Lead 2D Animator: Create, Mentor, Deliver Impact

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Lead creative projects

Creative work environment

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Caliberly in Dubai seeks a Senior 2D Animator to lead projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring high-quality, audience-ready animations and consistency across productions. You will collaborate with creative, production, and design teams and mentor junior animators.

You will translate storyboards into expressive animations, manage timelines, review work, and help shape creative direction. The role blends artistry with technical know-how, demanding strong communication, leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Animation, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of professional experience in 2D animation in a studio or digital media setting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony or After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D animations including character animation, motion graphics, and visual effects.
• Translate storyboards and briefs into smooth, expressive animations meeting requirements.
• Maintain consistency in style, motion, timing and visual quality across projects.
• Manage multiple animation tasks, meet production timelines and delivery schedules.
• Review and adjust work based on feedback to ensure quality and standards.
• Mentor junior animators and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation or related field

Tools

Adobe Animate

Toon Boom Harmony

After Effects

Job description

Caliberly in Dubai seeks a Senior 2D Animator to lead projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring high-quality, audience-ready animations and consistency across productions. You will collaborate with creative, production, and design teams and mentor junior animators.

You will translate storyboards into expressive animations, manage timelines, review work, and help shape creative direction. The role blends artistry with technical know-how, demanding strong communication, leadership,