Motion Graphic Designer - AI Start Up (Sheikh Zayed)

Location: Sheikh Zayed, Egypt Experience Level: 3+ years Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the CompanyKNOT Technologies is a startup backed by one of the top-performing VCs in the Middle East and a strong founding team from Meta and Goldman Sachs. We’re reshaping the event ticketing industry through the power of artificial intelligence. We solve some of the biggest challenges in ticketing, like fraud, scalping, and inefficiencies, through AI-driven infrastructure that verifies tickets, streamlines transactions, and empowers event organizers. Whether it’s a local concert or a global conference, our tools scale to meet the need.About the RoleWe are looking for a creative and experienced Motion Graphic Designer to join our brand and marketing team. In this role, you'll bring KNOT's products, campaigns, and story to life through compelling motion design, from showcasing product features/ Demo walkthroughs and social content to in-app animations and event-day visuals. You'll work alongside marketers, and product leads to shape how our brand moves and feels across every touchpoint.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, animate, and produce high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product launches, social media, and event activations as well as hero images in web articlesCreate explainer videos, product demos, and animated UI walkthroughs that communicate complex ideas clearlyDevelop and maintain a consistent visual motion language aligned with KNOT's brand identityCollaborate with cross-functional teams across Design, Product, and Marketing to translate concepts and storyboards into polished animated deliverablesEdit and assemble video content, including sound design, transitions, and color gradingIterate quickly based on stakeholder feedback and performance data from live campaignsManage multiple projects in parallel and deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStay current with motion design trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh creative ideas to the team (specifically within the fintech or sports industries)Requirements3+ years of professional experience in motion graphics, animation, or video productionStrong portfolio demonstrating a range of motion design work (2D animation, kinetic typography, explainer videos, social content)Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere ProWorking knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and FigmaSolid grasp of animation principles, timing, composition, and visual storytellingExperience with sound design, audio editing, and basic color gradingStrong eye for typography, layout, color, and brand consistencyExcellent written and verbal communication in EnglishAbility to take direction, give and receive feedback, and iterate efficientlySelf-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with 3D motion tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or SplineFamiliarity with Lottie, Rive, or other animation formats for web and mobileBackground in branding, advertising, or tech/SaaS marketingExperience designing for events, live entertainment, Fintech, or the ticketing industryBasic illustration skillsUnderstanding of social platform specs and best practices (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn)