I'm an award-winning Senior 2D/3D Animator and AI Motion Design Lead with 12+ years of experience delivering high-impact campaigns for global brands, government initiatives, and major GCC clients. I specialize in cinematic animation, 3D visualization, and AI-driven creative workflows, with a strong track record of leading teams and producing visually compelling content across all platforms.\n\nI am recognized for blending creative direction with technical excellence to create engaging, high-visibility campaigns, and I excel at guiding projects from concept to final delivery, collaborating with creative directors, strategists, and designers to ensure brand consistency and production quality.

Elio Malkoun

I'm an award-winning Senior 2D/3D Animator and AI Motion Design Lead with 12+ years of experience delivering high-impact campaigns for global brands, government initiatives, and major GCC clients. I specialize in cinematic animation, 3D visualization, and AI-driven creative workflows, with a strong track record of leading teams and producing visually compelling content across all platforms.\n\nI am recognized for blending creative direction with technical excellence to create engaging, high-visibility campaigns, and I excel at guiding projects from concept to final delivery, collaborating with creative directors, strategists, and designers to ensure brand consistency and production quality.

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I’m an award-winning Senior 2D/3D Animator and AI Motion Design Lead with 12+ years of experience delivering high-impact campaigns for global brands, government initiatives, and major GCC clients. I specialize in cinematic animation, 3D visualization, and AI-driven creative workflows, with a strong track record of leading teams and producing visually compelling content across all platforms.\n\nI am recognized for blending creative direction with technical excellence to create engaging, high-visibility campaigns, and I excel at guiding projects from concept to final delivery, collaborating with creative directors, strategists, and designers to ensure brand consistency and production quality.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead 2D-3D Animator & AI Content Creator at IN Communication
January 1, 2024 - Present
Producing high-impact 2D and 3D animation campaigns for major GCC brands, featured across digital billboards and social media platforms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Integrating AI-assisted creative workflows to accelerate production and enhance visual storytelling.
2D-3D Animation Lead at Mirum MEA, Part of WPP
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
Led the animation team producing award-winning campaigns for major brands. Delivered high-quality 2D/3D animation and digital storytelling for branded campaigns. Developed animated content for various platforms including Lottie animations.
Creative Consultant/Director at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - Present
Leading creative projects for clients in gaming, digital media, and corporate sectors. Managing distributed creative teams and developing AI-assisted visual concepts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science - Emphasis on Computer Graphics and Animation at Notre Dame University
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet