Animator & Videographer

APCO Worldwide LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global advisory firm seeks a talented Animator/Videographer to create and edit high-quality video and animation content for a prestigious client. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in animation and videography, and proficiency in industry-standard tools. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a portfolio showcasing creative work. This is a freelance project based in Abu Dhabi requiring the candidate to sponsor their own visa.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in animation and videography, preferably in a corporate or government environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating video and animation work.
• Candidate must be based in Abu Dhabi or be willing to commute.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging video and animation content for various platforms.
• Storyboard, edit, and produce videos ensuring high quality.
• Create animations and motion graphics to articulate complex concepts.
• Maintain a digital asset library for content organization.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Proficiency with Adobe After Effects

Proficiency with Premiere Pro

Proficiency with Photoshop

Proficiency with Illustrator

Proficiency with Final Cut Pro

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film Production, Multimedia, or a related field

Tools

AI-powered creative tools

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and creative Animator/Videographer to be seconded to a high-profile government client in the finance sector for a period of one year. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and editing high-quality video and animation content that supports the organization’s internal and external communications, public awareness campaigns, and digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging video and animation content for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, presentations, and internal communications.
• Storyboard, edit, and produce videos from concept to final delivery, ensuring high production quality and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Create animations, motion graphics, and infographics to visually articulate complex financial concepts and messages.
• Maintain a digital asset library and ensure all content is stored and organized for easy access and reuse.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies to ensure content remains fresh, modern, and effective.
• Ensure all video and animation projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film Production, Multimedia, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ professional experience in animation and videography, preferably in a corporate or government environment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro).
• Strong proficiency with AI-powered creative tools, including advanced experience in generating and editing images and videos.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating video and animation work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Creative storytelling and visual communication.
• Technical proficiency in animation and video production.
• Candidate must be based in Abu Dhabi or be willing to commute.
• This is a freelance project, thus candidate must be sponsoring their own visa.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.