Motion Graphics Designer & AI Animator

Intellectica is recruiting a creative and tech-savvy Motion Graphics Designer & AI Animator on behalf of its client, a leading international media and entertainment group with a strong presence in Greece and a diverse portfolio spanning television, digital media, news, entertainment, and content production. The organization is currently building a comprehensive in-house audiovisual production team within its digital newsroom, dedicated to creating informative and entertainment content for digital and social-first platforms. Based in Athens and reporting to the Lead Videographer / Head of Production, the successful candidate will turn editorial ideas, research, and data into compelling visual stories through motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and the creative use of generative AI tools.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Translating editorial content, research, and data provided by journalists into clear and engaging visual narratives, taking each project from concept and storyboarding through to final animation for explainers and in-depth digital stories
• Contributing to the definition and consistent application of a unified visual language across the team’s shows, formats, and platforms, in close collaboration with the Head of Production, art directors, the creative team, and video editors
• Designing and animating explainer visuals, infographics, maps, and data visualizations that are integrated into green-screen studio productions, complementing presenters and journalists on screen
• Creating high-quality motion graphics packages, including show intros, title sequences, lower thirds, transitions, kinetic typography, and logo animations, while bringing static designs from the creative team to life through movement
• Integrating generative AI tools into the design and animation workflow to create distinctive visual assets, textures, concepts, and effects, accelerating production without compromising quality or editorial accuracy
• Producing and adapting visual assets for social media, digital campaigns, branded content, and full video packages, across both horizontal and vertical formats
• Ensuring the technically sound delivery of all graphics and animations, applying best practices in compositing, keying, alpha channels, and video formats, and building a well-organized library of reusable templates and graphic elements
• Keeping abreast of current design trends, visual effects techniques, and emerging AI technologies, proactively introducing new approaches that elevate the quality and originality of the team’s output
• Any other task that may be required from time-to-time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Communication, or a related field
• At least 2 years of professional experience in motion graphics, animation, or digital content creation, ideally within digital media, news or broadcasting, content production, or a creative agency environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in typography, kinetic text, logo animation, and graphic design, ideally including explainer videos, infographics, or data-driven visual storytelling
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, while experience in Cinema 4D or Blender, as well as familiarity with Premiere Pro, will be considered a strong plus
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools for image, video, or asset generation (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, Adobe Firefly, Stable Diffusion, or similar), combined with a genuine interest in experimenting with emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of video formats, codecs, alpha channels, compositing techniques, and green-screen workflows
• Proven ability to translate complex information into accurate, clear, and visually engaging content, executing creative briefs within brand guidelines and tight newsroom deadlines
• Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Visual storytelling and creative thinking
• Curiosity and an experimental mindset towards AI and new technologies
• Attention to detail and quality
• Collaboration and team spirit
• Time management and ability to work under tight deadlines
• High ethical standards and integrity

Apply now!

At Intellectica, we’re always excited to connect with talented professionals. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your profile, we’d love to hear from you. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality.