Social Media Designer & Animation specialist

Element8; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking branding agency based in Dubai is seeking a creative Social Media Designer & Animator to elevate brand storytelling through engaging graphics and animations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in social media design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. You'll use innovative AI design tools, collaborate with teams, and adapt content for multiple platforms in a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with AI innovation

Collaborative work culture

Access to cutting-edge tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in social media design and animation.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original creative and platform-optimized content.
• Familiarity with AI design tools and workflows is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging graphics stories carousels, GIFs, reels, and videos tailored for platforms.
• Create animations and motion graphics to elevate brand storytelling.
• Collaborate with content and strategy teams to develop creative concepts.

Skills

Social media design

Animation

AI-assisted design workflows

Graphic design

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Basic video editing tools

Job description

Moonbox is a future-forward branding agency driven by AI innovation. Based in Dubai we specialize in transforming brand identities through strategy storytelling and design enhanced by artificial intelligence. We work with visionary brands across industries to craft impactful digital-first experiences.

Role Overview

We're looking for a creative and tech-savvy Social Media Designer & Animator with hands-on experience in AI-assisted design workflows. The ideal candidate is highly visual trend-aware and passionate about pushing boundaries in digital content creation for social media.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging graphics stories carousels GIFs reels and videos tailored for platforms like Instagram TikTok LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts.
• Create animations and motion graphics to elevate brand storytelling.
• Use AI tools (e.g. Midjourney Runway Adobe Firefly D-ID) to generate and enhance visual assets.
• Maintain brand consistency while staying on top of evolving design and social media trends.
• Collaborate with the content and strategy teams to develop creative concepts that boost visibility and engagement.
• Adapt content to various digital formats and platform-specific best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in social media design and animation.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating original creative and platform-optimized content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop After Effects Premiere) Figma and basic video editing tools.
• Familiarity with AI design tools and workflows is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing branding and social media algorithms.
• Ability to work quickly and creatively within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering for generative design.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and AI innovation.
• A vibrant collaborative and visionary work culture based in the heart of Dubai.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and participation in high-impact branding projects.
• Career growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

To Apply

Send your CV portfolio with the subject and a brief note on your favorite AI design tool.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority