– ANIMATOR

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 a full-time, on-site role (Egmore, Chennai; Monday – Saturday, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM).
- Please read the complete JD before applying.
- The Animator will work across all Digenie projects, clients and sectors rather than being restricted to one type of animation.
- The role covers 2D, 3D, motion graphics, social media creatives, video, AI-assisted content and visual design.
- A portfolio/showreel is required.

ABOUT DIGENIE

Digenie is a creative digital marketing and business solutions company serving businesses across India, the UK, the US and Canada.

Our services include

- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Creative & Content
- Web Development
- Staffing
- Translation
- Data Analytics
- Brand & Business Solutions

We work with clients across sectors including F&B;, tourism, lifestyle, alcohol & beverages, government, corporate, retail and startups.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an Animator who can turn scripts, concepts and creative briefs into engaging visual content.

You will work across

- 2D animation
- 3D animation
- Motion graphics
- Character animation
- Product animation
- Animated Reels & Shorts
- Explainer videos
- Motion posters
- Brand/campaign videos
- VFX and compositing
- AI-assisted visual content
- Social media posters and carousels

You will work closely with Creative Writers, Designers, Video Editors, Social Media Managers and Account Managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Animation & Motion

- Create 2D animations, motion graphics and animated Reels.
- Create motion posters, kinetic typography and animated graphic elements.
- Develop character animation where required.
- Create or assist with 3D animations and product visualisations.
- Animate logos, illustrations, products and other visual assets.
- Create explainer videos and campaign animations.
- Develop transitions, camera movements and visual effects.

Design & Social Media

- Create social media posters, carousels, Stories and thumbnails.
- Convert static designs into engaging motion creatives.
- Adapt content for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
- Maintain brand consistency across typography, colour, composition and visual style.
- Create content suited to social-media viewing behaviour and current formats.

Storyboarding & Creative Development

- Interpret scripts and creative briefs.
- Develop storyboards and visual sequences.
- Plan animation flow, camera movement and transitions.
- Participate in creative brainstorming.
- Suggest visual improvements to concepts.




- Translate written ideas into clear visual narratives.

AI-Assisted Production Use AI tools to support ideation, production and experimentation, including:

- Midjourney
- Higgsfield
- Runway
- Pika
- Stable Diffusion
- Other emerging AI image/video tools

Responsibilities may include:

- Generating visual references and assets.
- Creating AI-assisted video sequences.
- Integrating AI-generated assets into animation.
- Exploring AI workflows that improve creative quality and production speed.

Video & Post-Production

- Edit Reels, Shorts, testimonials, BTS and campaign videos where required.
- Perform basic colour correction and visual enhancement.
- Work with sound effects, music and voiceovers.
- Composite animation, footage and generated assets.
- Export content in appropriate formats and aspect ratios.

Creative Research

- Follow current animation, design, editing and social media trends.
- Research motion styles, transitions, visual references and emerging formats.
- Identify relevant meme and trend-based creative opportunities.
- Experiment with new techniques, software and AI workflows.
- Share useful creative references with the team.

Collaboration

- Work with writers to understand scripts and concepts.
- Work with designers to develop and animate visual assets.
- Work with video editors on mixed-media projects.
- Coordinate with social media teams on platform requirements.
- Participate in creative reviews and brainstorming.
- Implement internal and client feedback.

WORKING ACROSS ALL PROJECTS Digenie is an agency, so you will work on different clients, industries and creative styles.

Projects may include

- F&B; campaigns
- Tourism campaigns
- Lifestyle brands
- Product launches
- Government campaigns
- Corporate content
- Alcohol & beverage brands
- Startup campaigns
- Social media campaigns
- Product showcases
- Explainer videos
- Meme/trend-led content
- AI-generated creative projects

You should therefore be comfortable switching between different creative styles and formats depending on the project.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Strong understanding of animation principles.
- Good knowledge of timing, spacing, movement and transitions.
- Strong visual storytelling ability.
- Good understanding of typography, composition and colour.
- Ability to create engaging 2D animation and motion graphics.




- Understanding of 3D animation is an advantage.
- Good understanding of social-media-first content.
- Ability to interpret scripts and storyboards.
- Ability to work within brand guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn new tools and workflows.

SOFTWARE & TOOLS Strong proficiency in relevant tools such as:

- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator

Knowledge of:

- Blender
- Cinema 4D
- Autodesk Maya
- Other 3D animation tools

is an advantage. Experience with AI creative tools such as Midjourney, Higgsfield, Runway or Pika is highly desirable.

Candidates do not need to master every tool listed, but should be strong in their core tools and capable of learning new software quickly.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- 0–5 years of relevant experience in animation, motion graphics, design or video.
- Degree/diploma in Animation, Visual Communication, Design, Multimedia, Film or a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience with a strong portfolio will be considered.
- Agency experience is an advantage.
- Experience creating social media content is strongly preferred.
- Portfolio/showreel is mandatory.

IDEAL CANDIDATE We are looking for someone who:

- Thinks visually and creatively.
- Can turn a concept into an engaging visual.
- Has strong animation fundamentals.
- Understands social media trends and formats.
- Is comfortable with both design and animation.
- Can adapt to different brands and industries.
- Is curious about AI and emerging creative technologies.
- Can work independently from a brief.
- Collaborates well with creative teams.
- Is comfortable receiving and implementing feedback.
- Can manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Balances creativity, quality, speed and deadlines.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS Before applying, please ensure you are comfortable with:

- Monday – Saturday, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Full-time, in office work in Egmore, Chennai
- Working across multiple clients and industries.
- 2D animation and motion graphics.
- 3D animation where required.
- Designing posters and carousels.
- Social media content production.
- Storyboarding and creative development.
- AI-assisted creative workflows.
- Working with tools such as Midjourney and Higgsfield.
- Multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creative revisions and client requirements.
- Learning new tools and techniques.

Please read the complete JD carefully before applying. If you are looking for a role restricted to one animation style, one client or one specific type of project, this may not be the right position for you.

📌 Animator (Chennai)
🏢 Digenie
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