Designer - Motion Graphics
Asharq News · Saudi Arabia ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 7+ years
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design and animate high-quality motion graphics for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Develop channel identities, show packages, title sequences, promos, campaigns, explainers and other branded content.
- Take projects from creative concept and style development through animation, compositing and final delivery.
- Create sophisticated 2D and 3D motion design using Houdini, Cinema 4D and After Effects.
- Develop 3D environments, objects and animations, including lighting, texturing, rendering, particles, procedural animation and simulations where required.
- Handle advanced compositing, tracking, masking, keying, rotoscoping and visual effects.
- Create and develop strong typography, supers and graphic treatments that align with the visual identity of each project.
- Work closely with Art Directors, designers, editors, promo producers and other members of the creative and post-production teams to develop and execute creative ideas.
- Adapt and deliver content across multiple platforms, formats and aspect ratios while maintaining visual quality and brand consistency.
- Work effectively within the fast turnaround times and changing priorities of a broadcast and news environment.
AI & Generative Production
AI is a core part of this role, and candidates should demonstrate practical, hands-on experience using generative AI as part of real creative workflows.
Responsibilities include:
- Generate and develop visual concepts using AI image and video generation tools.
- Work with platforms such as Seedance, Higgsfield, Kling, Runway, and other emerging generative tools.
- Develop AI-generated imagery and transform it into animated sequences and finished visual content.
- Maintain character, environment, style and visual consistency across AI-generated shots and sequences.
- Refine and troubleshoot AI outputs rather than relying solely on first-generation results.
- Combine AI-generated assets with After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini and traditional post-production techniques to achieve professional-quality results.
- Use AI for concept development, storyboarding, style exploration, image generation, video generation, animation, enhancement and creative problem-solving.
- Continuously explore emerging AI tools and identify practical ways to integrate them into existing creative workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 7 years of professional motion design experience.
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience with Houdini.
- Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
- Strong 3D and 2D animation skills.
- Strong understanding of motion design principles, composition, color and visual storytelling.
- Experience with 3D modelling, animation, lighting and rendering.
- Experience with VFX and compositing workflows.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with generative AI image and video tools.
- Ability to develop a project creatively from a brief rather than relying solely on supplied designs or storyboards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver polished, broadcast-quality work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating motion design, 3D, VFX and creative execution.
Preferred
- Previous experience working within broadcast, television, news, entertainment or a creative agency environment.
- Experience creating channel branding and broadcast packages.
- Experience with advanced Houdini simulations and procedural workflows.
- Experience integrating AI-generated assets into professional motion/VFX pipelines.
- Understanding of broadcast delivery requirements and production workflows.
- A portfolio demonstrating experimentation with AI-generated visual storytelling, not simply standalone AI images.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Creative first, with a strong visual and design eye.
- Technically confident across motion, 3D and VFX.
- Genuinely hands-on with generative AI and understands both its capabilities and current limitations.
- Curious and willing to experiment with new technologies and workflows.
- Able to take ownership of projects and work independently.
- Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary creative teams.
Able to maintain quality while working within the pace and deadlines of a broadcast environment.