Senior Motion designer | Group Communications | Corporate Services

Job Requisition ID: 168993 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced Motion Designer professional to join our Group Communications Team in the capacity of Senior Motion Designer.

Overview of the role
We are building a global design team in Egypt and across the region to support our operations in more than 20 countries. As part of this expansion, we’re looking for a talented Senior Motion Designer who can bring ideas to life through dynamic animation, kinetic typography, and visually engaging motion graphics.

This role is ideal for a creative thinker with a strong grasp of design fundamentals and animation principles, someone who can translate concepts into visually compelling animated assets across digital and social platforms. You’ll be working closely with video editors, designers, and content teams to craft visual narratives that support our global brand.

We're also exploring how AI can help us speed up and enhance motion workflows—so if you're curious about new tools and open to experimenting, this is a great opportunity to grow within an innovative and fast-moving creative team. The role also requires the ability to work effectively in a remote

What you will do

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for a variety of content, including explainer videos, social media animations, UI/UX walkthroughs, and branding elements 
• Use tools such as **Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop**, and optionally **Blender or Cinema4D** for 2D/3D motion work 
• Collaborate with creative leads, video editors, and brand teams to ensure visual consistency and storytelling impact 
• Create animated templates, toolkits, and visual assets that can be reused across campaigns and regions 
• Explore and integrate **AI-powered tools** (like RunwayML, Kaiber, or similar) to enhance motion workflows and increase production speed 
• Stay on top of motion design trends, animation styles, and platform-specific best practices 
• Manage multiple animation projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work on schedule in a deadline-driven environment 

Required skills to be successful

• Portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling, design sensibility, and animation execution 
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop 
• Familiarity with 3D animation tools like Blender or Cinema4D is a plus (but not required) 
• Understanding of AI-assisted creative tools and an openness to experimenting with them 
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow brand guidelines, and a collaborative mindset 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment with shifting priorities 

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Animation, Visual Communication, or a related field 
• 7 years of experience in motion design, ideally with **agency or studio experience, able to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders with agility 
• Have experience creating branded content for digital platforms 
• Understand sound design basics or how to sync visuals with audio 
• Can build motion libraries or modular design systems for scalable use 

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