Digenie
Website:
digenie.in
Job details:
JOB DESCRIPTION – ANIMATION ARTIST
Location: Egmore, Chennai
Company: Digenie
Type: Full-time / On-site
Working Days & Timings: Monday – Saturday, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Applicants outside Chennai should be willing to relocate.
IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is not a role limited to animation. The selected candidate will work across animation, graphic design, motion graphics, video editing, storyboarding and visual content creation for multiple Digenie projects and clients.
Please read the complete Job Description before applying. A portfolio/showreel is mandatory.
ABOUT DIGENIE
Digenie is a creative and technology solutions company with over a decade of collective experience, serving businesses across India, the UK, the US and Canada.
We work with brands across diverse sectors, providing solutions in:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative & Content
- Web & App Development
- Staffing
- Translation
- Data Analytics
- Technology & Business Solutions
Our creative team works on campaigns, social media content, branding, videos, animations and digital experiences for a wide range of clients.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an Animation Artist with a strong combination of animation, graphic design, motion graphics and video editing skills.
The candidate should be able to take an idea from concept → storyboard → design → animation → editing → final output.
You will work across different projects and industries and collaborate with content writers, designers, photographers, videographers, social media managers and account teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnimation & Motion Graphics
- Create engaging 2D animations, character animations and motion graphics.
- Develop animated Reels, short videos, explainers and promotional content.
- Animate typography, illustrations, logos and graphic elements.
- Create transitions, visual effects and kinetic typography.
- Convert static designs into engaging animated content.
- Assist with 3D animation and product animation where required.
Graphic Design
- Design social media posters, carousels, thumbnails and digital creatives.
- Create and adapt logos, brand assets and visual identities.
- Develop layouts for campaigns and digital platforms.
- Maintain consistency in typography, colour, composition and branding.
- Create illustrations and graphic elements required for animation and video projects.
Video Editing
- Edit Reels, Shorts, promotional videos, testimonials, BTS content and campaign videos.
- Combine footage, animation, graphics, music, sound effects and text.
- Add subtitles, transitions and basic visual effects.
- Perform basic colour correction and visual enhancement.
- Optimise videos for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
Storyboarding & Visual Development
- Develop storyboards and visual concepts from scripts and briefs.
- Plan scenes, camera movements, transitions and animation sequences.
- Translate written ideas into clear visual narratives.
- Develop visual references and moodboards where required.
- Work with the content team to understand the objective and message of each project.
Creative Collaboration
- Participate in creative brainstorming and campaign discussions.
- Suggest animation styles, visual treatments and editing approaches.
- Work closely with writers, designers and social media teams.
- Understand creative briefs and convert them into finished visual content.
- Implement feedback and make revisions efficiently.
AI-Assisted Creative Work
Use emerging AI tools where appropriate to improve creative output and production efficiency.
Experience with tools such as:
- Midjourney
- Higgsfield
- Runway
- Pika
- Stable Diffusion
- Other AI image/video tools
AI-generated assets may be used for concept development, backgrounds, characters, visual references, animation and video production.
Creative Research
- Research current animation, design, editing and social media trends.
- Explore new visual styles, transitions and formats.
- Identify relevant references and creative inspiration.
- Experiment with new tools and techniques.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong understanding of 2D animation and motion graphics.
- Good knowledge of graphic design principles.
- Experience with storyboarding and visual storytelling.
- Strong video editing skills.
- Good understanding of typography, colour, composition and visual hierarchy.
- Ability to create both static and animated content.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to take a concept from brief to final output.
SOFTWARE & TOOLSStrong proficiency in relevant tools such as:
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Animate
Good to have:
- Blender
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- DaVinci Resolve
- CapCut
- Figma
AI Tools:
- Midjourney
- Higgsfield
- Runway
- Pika
- Stable Diffusion
- Other AI creative tools
Candidates do not need to master every tool listed, but should be highly proficient in their primary tools and willing to learn new ones.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 1–5 years of experience in animation, motion graphics, graphic design or video production.
- Degree/diploma in Animation, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia or a related field is preferred.
- Agency experience is an advantage.
- Experience creating social-media-first content is preferred.
- Portfolio/showreel is mandatory.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate should be:
- Creative and visually strong
- Comfortable with both design and animation
- Good at visualising ideas and creating storyboards
- Comfortable editing videos as well as creating animations
- Interested in trends and new creative technologies
- Able to work across different brands and industries
- Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback
- Proactive in suggesting creative ideas
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Willing to experiment with AI-assisted creative workflows
IMPORTANT
This role is best suited for someone who wants to be a multi-skilled visual creative, rather than someone looking to work exclusively as a character animator.
You may be required to work on posters, logos, carousels, animations, motion graphics, Reels, videos, storyboards and campaign creatives depending on project requirements.
- Please read the complete JD carefully before applying. A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating your range across animation, design, motion and video is required.
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