Elio Malkoun

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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.

About

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.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • ArabicFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience

Lead 2D-3D Animator & AI Content Creator · IN CommunicationJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

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.

Creative Consultant/Director · FreelanceMar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Leading creative projects for clients in gaming, digital media, and corporate sectors. Managing distributed creative teams and developing AI-assisted visual concepts.

2D-3D Animation Lead · Mirum MEA, Part of WPPDec 2014 – Jan 2024 · 9 yrs 2 mos

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science - Emphasis on Computer Graphics and Animation · Notre Dame University2009 – 2013

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