– 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 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 current 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.

📌 Animation Artist (Chennai)
🏢 Digenie
📍 Chennai