Animator

About Ogilvy 

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It's the only truly integrated comms network – with beyond Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions (we are not a traditional advertising agency anymore) with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as through a passionate talent agenda.   

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 600 staff members.   

What You'll Do:  

Collaborating with the client and production team members to understand needs, review scripts, design storyboards, and create and edit animations Using software and other techniques to produce animations Listening to feedback and altering animations to better suit client needs Ensuring that the final product aligns with the needs of the client and is delivered on time without exceeding the budget Presenting the final animated piece to clients for their approval Using creativity and artistic techniques to tell a story or provide information in visual form Researching industry trends and developments and learning new applications Effectively manages multiple project requests Able to understand the strategic thinking that has gone into a brief, debate and contribute to it Ability to sell creative concepts and executions internally Builds strong relationships with Account Management, Planning & Traffic Presents ideas clearly, succinctly and passionately Ability to deal effectively with clients on a day-to-day level Ability to display meticulously well designed animation Good knowledge of creative formats (above and below the line) 

Responsibilities: 

You will be an expert animator with a passion for design, aesthetic and craft. You are disciplined and artistic with a firm grasp on animation techniques, fundamentals, and software. You will read through scripts and speak with clients to understand project needs, create storyboards and animations, and assist in the editing process. You should be collaborative, knowledgeable, and reliable. To be a successful Animator with Ogilvy, you should be adaptable, creative, and receptive to direction. You should have strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Recognises and values work done well 

What You'll Need: 

Bachelor's degree or certificate in computer animation, fine arts, graphic design, or related field More education, experience, or proficiency with specific animation software platforms may be preferred Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and computer skills Understanding of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction Ability to work independently or with a team to develop animations and solve problems Courage: Shows bravery in making decisions, and stands by values and beliefs Idealism: Strives for achievements; dares to raise our sights and blaze new trails Curiosity: Has a desire to know more, and is open to all possibilities Playfulness: Has fun and knows when not to take him or herself too seriously Candour: Encourages openness and honesty with colleagues and with clients Intuition: Trusting and listening to our unconscious or "inner guru", to find unique solutions Free-spiritedness: Permission to practice magic, encourage and promote flexibility Persistence: Shows determination to achieve the right results Demonstrates a basic understanding of the key elements of the communications mix. Demonstrate sound creative judgement. Familiar with the Ogilvy 360 and Brand Stewardship toolbox. Understands and is able to use discipline specific tools. 

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