Senior Motion Graphics Designer, with 12+ years of industry credits. Highly experienced in motion branding, animation, VFX, 3D, graphic design, illustration and editing. As well as further experience in creating projections and experiential AR, VR & 360 content.
Within both freelance & full-time roles I have designed and created promotions for films, computer games, books, music albums, consumer products and sports. Brands have included Adidas, Nike, Amazon, Spotify, Nissan, Universal, Lionsgate, Walkers, Unilever, BBC, Activision, Ubisoft, Warner Music, Harper Collins, CBS Action, Horror Channel, Unibet, FIFA, FA, EA, Viasat TV, JML, Renault, Mattel and Sony Music.
Last updated: Jan 2021
software of choice
CINEMA 4D
Advanced experience in creating effects using mo-graph, cloth, dynamics and particles. As well as animation, modeling, lighting and shading of assets. Knowledge of advanced particle plugins such as X-Particles and Realflow.
CINEMA 4D
AFTER EFFECTS
Advanced proficiency in all major features; including 3D layers, camera-tracking and keying. Knowledge of most popular and powerful plugins including Element 3D and Trapcode Suite.
AFTER EFFECTS
PHOTOSHOP
& ILLUSTRATOR
Proficient in storyboarding, logo development, print design & assets creation.
PHOTOSHOP
& ILLUSTRATOR
PREMIERE
Skilled in footage management, editing, colour grading & use of advanced effects.
PREMIERE
additional knowledge
REDSHIFT
Experience using GPU based renderer for fast & impressive results.
OCTANE
Experience using GPU based renderer for fast & impressive results.
UNITY
Experience in creating interactive sequences through coding & animation.
Experience using C4D external plugging to create fluid & dynamic particle effects.
X-PARTICLES
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
2017 - present
Media Zoo
Nov 2020
Animation for explainer videos.
Boots
June - Oct 2020
Animation of sizzles & social content - for brands such as No.7 and Soap & Glory.
Verve Records
Aug 2020
Working in-house & remotely for multiple media agencies on freelance & short-term contracts.
TBWA
July - Aug 2020
Working within large integrated teams remotely, on premium social content
Artisan Drinks
May 2020
Creation of DOOH, social and online campaign for their full selection of tonic drinks.
Voodooh
April 2020
Creation of DOOH dynamic outdoor advertising campaign.
Pinfinity AR
March 2020
Creation of animated videos for augmented reality app, within brand licensing industry. (Interactive pin badges for properties such as Star Wars and Marvel)
Amazon
July 2019 - Dec 2019
Design & Animation of TV, online adverts & social content - for Amazon Prime, Films, Music, Sports & retail. Also working up RND concepts for future campaigns.
IMG
June 2019
Creation of idents and stings for sports promos.
Citi Group
May 2019
2D & 3D storyboarding and animation for financial corporate explainer videos.
Unilever
Feb - April 2019
Social, DOOH, TV & print adverts for a huge range of brands such as Persil, Lynx, Toni & Guy, Cif and Walls.
Digitas / Prodigious
Feb 2019
Visualisation of set for Sky TV advert concept.
Universal Pictures
Jan 2019
Design and creation of fully animated sizzle videos to promote brand-licensing properties.
EA
Jan 2019
DOOH animations for game franchises Anthem and FIFA.
Intra Systems
Dec 2019
Sizzle video created for new product launch.
Amazon
June 2018 - Dec 2018
RND Design & Animation at D1 & XCM.
Havas
May 2018
Creation of motion graphic videos for pharmaceutical event.
Marketiers
March - April 2018
Motion graphic branding, video editing & explainer videos for Nissan, British Airways, L’Oreal, Skoda, Mercedes and Green Flag.
Wieden + Kennedy
Jan - Feb 2018
RND & Graphic mockups on video campaigns for Formula One, The FA & Honda.
Vice Media
Dec 2018
Creation of title sequence and breakers for a Vice TV show.
Taylor James
Nov 2018
Creation of cinemagraphs for Heineken campaign.
full-time roles
2008 - 2017
Powerstation Studios
July 2015 - Dec 2017
Sizzles, Idents, Visualisation & Animation for brand licensing & entertainment properties. Brands have included Activision, Mattel, Universal Films, Merlin Entertainment, SYBO, Rovio and more.
JJ Stereo
May 2014 - June 2015
Design and creation of music adverts for Kaiser Chiefs, The Pixies, Ed Sheeran, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and Spotify.
AMC Networks
Dec 2013 - April 2014
Creation of TV idents for clients such as CBS Action, Food Network and Horror channel.
Blueprint London
Aug 2010 - Nov 2013
Sole AV motion graphics designer; responsible for all TV, cinema and digital outdoor broadcasted graphics. Also experienced in creating online flash ads and print work. Clients have included Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate, Disney, Ubisoft and Harper Collins.
Global Eagle Ent
Dec 2008 - July 2010
Design and creation of idents and branding for Airlines such as Thomson, LAN and Air Europa. Long collaborative projects have included compositing and 3D animation roles on safety films for Sun Express and Etihad.
Square Zero
Jan 2008 - Nov 2008
Animation on TV adverts. music videos & idents for clients such as Sony, Musion, JML & Viasat.
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Lincoln University
2004 - 2007
Media Production, 3 Years, 2:1 BA (Hons)
Manchester Met
2003 - 2004
Media Studios, First Year, Foundation Degree
college & high school
Aquinas College
2001 - 2003
A Media Studies, B Business Studies, C Economics, C Communication Studies, D General Studies
Bramhall High School
1995 - 2001
B Business Studies, C Economics, C English Language, C English Lit, C Maths, D Art, DD Science