Animator

About GAT The Agency

GAT The Agency, also known as GAT Middle East, ranks among Qatar's foremost integrated advertising, marketing, and event firms. Employing approximately 90 full-time experts based locally, the agency combines strategy, creative design, advertising, digital content, social media, event coordination, and production into a seamless service suite. Their portfolio includes significant events like the Qatar Michelin Guide launch, Qatar Tourism Awards, Qatar Design Week, and the Qatar International Food Festival. They serve prestigious clients in tourism, telecommunications, entertainment, retail, healthcare, utilities, and hospitality sectors, including Visit Qatar, Ooredoo Qatar, Mercedes-Benz Qatar, and Banyan Tree Doha. The agency fosters a dynamic and collaborative culture focused on impactful campaigns and memorable brand experiences.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-location position based in Doha requires an Animator responsible for producing premium 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual assets tailored for advertising campaigns, social media, event promotions, and various digital channels. The Animator’s daily tasks include creating storyboards, collaborating closely with creative directors and designers to transform concepts into animated sequences, and iteratively refining work based on feedback. Responsibilities also extend to integrating motion capture data when necessary, maintaining brand consistency across all animated content, and preparing final outputs optimized for multiple platforms. The role entails active cooperation with cross-functional teams to adhere to deadlines, contribute creatively during pitches, and uphold the agency's overarching artistic vision.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong expertise in Animation and Motion Graphics, specifically designing content for advertisements, social media, and events.
• Skilled in Storyboarding to effectively convert scripts and ideas into coherent visual stories and sequences.
• Experience handling Motion Capture technology, including processing and incorporating mocap data into animation projects.
• Excellent communication abilities for interacting and collaborating with creative, account, and production teams, along with presenting concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with professional animation and graphic design software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D tools like Maya, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
• Proven background in agency or production environments with a diverse portfolio demonstrating varied animation and motion graphics projects.
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks, adhere to urgent deadlines, and adapt positively to feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields like Animation, Motion Design, Media Arts, or Graphic Design.