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We are one of the Middle East's leading strategic and creative corporate communications agencies. With established offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, we bring deep local insight and global perspective to every partnership. We are trusted collaborators to some of the GCC’s most prestigious organisations delivering projects including reporting, brand, digital and sustainability.\nWe want to be the agency of choice for ambitious talent. So, we’re looking for brilliant people who actively want to create great things with us.\nRole\nAs an Animator, you’ll deliver high-quality animation projects that push boundaries while staying true to the brief. We’ll expect you to interpret briefs and creative direction with originality and playfulness and always strive to deliver the best possible outcome for the client.\nYou’ll conduct research and apply insights to inform your creative decisions, clearly articulating how these have shaped your approach. With preparation, you’ll be able to present your ideas to colleagues and clients with confidence, clarity and intelligence.\nYou’ll have a strong understanding of what drives the impact of our work and will gather evidence to show why it’s effective. We’ll expect you to show a high standard of craft, design and storytelling, and you’re committed to improving these technical and conceptual skills alike.\nWith a curiosity for new tools and techniques, you’re agile in your thinking and collaborative in your approach. You’re ready to jump in and support the team whenever needed, and you’ll\ncontribute positively to the creative culture of the agency.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with colleagues across disciplines. 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