Senior Animator- Amman

Our Vision:

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.   

We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas, we call this Borderless Creativity.        

This is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities Advertising, Experience, PR, Consulting and Health.   This allows us to not only operate but also innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent.  We believe impact and magic lie at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.   

Our mission: We inspire brands and people to impact the world

How we do it: We innovate and operate at the intersection of people and capabilities

What we do: Borderless creativity

Today, Ogilvy is recognized as the world’s leading creative agency. We are also one of the most effective networks globally.

About Memac 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 WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Consulting, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We inspire brands and people to impact the world. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People 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 500 staff members.

What we're looking for:

Memac Ogilvy Jordan is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Animator to join our dynamic creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in animation and motion graphics, with the ability to create compelling visual content for a variety of platforms. As a Senior Animator, you will play a key role in bringing our client's visions to life, working on projects ranging from commercials and digital campaigns to social media content and interactive experiences.

To Succeed in This Role, You Need To:

Animation and Motion Graphics:

• Create high-quality animations and motion graphics for a variety of media, including TV commercials, digital campaigns, social media content, and interactive experiences.
• Develop storyboards, concepts, and animatics to visualize and plan animations.

Creative Development:

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop innovative concepts and ideas that meet client objectives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the creative process with fresh ideas and solutions.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple animation projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with producers, directors, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize advanced animation software and tools to create animations, including Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and other industry-standard programs.
• Stay updated with the latest animation techniques, software, and industry trends to continually improve skills and processes.

Client Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide creative solutions that exceed their expectations.
• Present animation concepts and progress to clients, incorporating feedback and making necessary adjustments.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior animators, providing feedback and support to help them grow and develop their skills.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging creativity and innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in animation and motion graphics, preferably in an agency or production studio environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of animation styles and techniques.
• Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and other industry-standard tools.
• Excellent storytelling and visual communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Memac Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We exist to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driven ideas for our clients. 

Borderless Creativity is our lifeblood. We operate, innovate, and create at the intersection of our talented people, across advertising disciplines such as strategic thinking and distinctive idea creation, through a social-first approach — alongside our wider Memac Ogilvy family of Advertising, Experience, Health, Consulting and PR.  Never have there been more opportunities available to communicate incredible ideas, impact culture, and influence consumer behaviour. Paid advertising is a consistent, regular and controllable way of getting a business and brand’s core message in front of consumers in a way that no other medium can. Creativity is our greatest differentiator as we transcend the status quo and shift culture.

How We’ll Support You

Memac Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.