Campaign’s Digital Faces to Watch 2026 – Roy Simonian, Senior Animator, Netizency
Campaign’s Digital Faces to Watch 2026 – Roy Simonian, Senior Animator, Netizency
Age: 28
Country: Lebanon
Nominated by Layal Akiki, Head of motion graphics:
Roy is truly a dream to work with. A genuine team player who’s always ready to support others, while confidently stepping up to take the lead when needed. He takes on every challenge with focus and determination, taking every project to the next level, always willing to go the extra mile, and exceeding expectations. Roy seamlessly blends creativity with efficiency. He’s constantly sharpening his skills, always eager to explore new tools and techniques. Simply put, Roy is a force to be reckoned with.
Career highlights:
I’m a Senior Motion Designer driven by curiosity and a love for visual storytelling. I turn ideas into motion-led experiences that connect brands with people. In my leading role at Netizency, I collaborate closely with teams, manage key accounts, and help shape creative direction across projects. I blend design, animation, and AI-powered tools to explore new possibilities and push creative boundaries. I’ve contributed to award-winning case studies as part of my team, and I’m constantly experimenting, learning, and creating work that feels meaningful, bold, and forward-thinking.
Guiding principles:
I’m guided by curiosity, experimentation, and intentional design. I believe in the power of motion to tell stories, evoke emotion, and bring ideas to life. Creativity leads everything I do, supported by evolving tools including animation and AI. I value collaboration, continuous growth, and creating work that feels authentic, expressive, and forward-thinking.
Side hustle:
Alongside my full-time role, I co-founded Blind.Boxed, a creative collectible startup born from my love for design culture and storytelling through objects. Building something from the ground up has pushed me beyond motion design into entrepreneurship, branding, and community-building. In parallel, I continue freelancing, collaborating across different creative spaces. This mix allows me to experiment freely, explore new visual languages, and constantly evolve my creative voice while shaping ideas into real-world experiences.
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