Posted 22 days ago

Junior Creative Animator

KyivRemote

AI Summary

Junior Creative Animator at Perion Network Ltd, building 2D motion animations for digital ads across social, CTV, DOOH, and display formats, translating creative briefs into polished visual stories.

About this role

Perion is a global advertising technology company delivering solutions to the biggest brands and publishers around the globe across search, social media and display, video, CTV, and programmatic DOOH.

Home to an award-winning technology solution –– with our unique data-driven AI/ML based technologies, we deliver and optimize hundreds of terabytes of data and billions of events per day. We’re working with dozens of sources to provide a superior experience across screens and platforms, including mobile, video, social and native.

Junior Creative Animator

Perion's Creative Services team builds the ads that people actually notice. We produce high-impact motion content across social, CTV, DOOH, and display, and the work is visible, measurable, and varied. This role is an entry point into that world. We're not looking for someone who has done it all, we're looking for someone with a strong foundation in motion design and a real drive to grow. You'll be based in Ukraine, working remotely alongside a close-knit creative team that takes the craft seriously.

What you'll be doing

Build 2D animations for digital ad formats across social, CTV, DOOH, and display, from initial asset prep through to final export
Apply core motion design principles, including timing, easing, rhythm, and weight, to make every frame work harder
Animate typography that communicates clearly and holds attention across different screen environments
Translate creative briefs into visual stories, working from concept through to polished motion deliverable
Partner with designers and project managers throughout the production cycle, incorporating feedback quickly and iterating with purpose
Keep a close eye on motion design and digital advertising trends to bring fresh thinking into your work

What we're looking for

A portfolio that demonstrates solid 2D animation and motion design work, even if your professional experience is limited
Basic to intermediate experience with Adobe After Effects
Basic experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator for asset preparation
A good eye for composition, layout, and visual storytelling
Ability to simplify complex messages into clear, engaging visual content
Openness to feedback and a genuine drive to improve and grow
Fluent English, written and spoken

Nice to have

Familiarity with After Effects 3D or Blender
Exposure to AI-assisted design tools such as Adobe Firefly, Claude, or Gemini
Any experience or interest in AdTech, programmatic advertising, or dynamic creative optimization (DCO)

What we offer

Full remote job at dynamic international company.
US working hours for smooth communication with the team. (15:00 - 00:00 Kyiv time)
Medical insurance, wellness programs, budget for sport, corporate events, etc.
Opportunity to grow as an animator in a creative and supportive team.
Hands-on experience working on real-world digital and advertising projects.
Exposure to modern tools, trends, and technologies in motion design.
A collaborative environment with designers and cross-functional teams.
Professional development and learning opportunities.

Skills

2D AnimationAdobe After EffectsAdobe FireflyAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAsset PreparationBlenderDynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)Motion DesignTypography Animation