I'm Adriel Vargas, a Lead Motion Designer and Creative Audio Designer based in Santo Domingo. With 8 years of experience in motion graphics animation, sound design, branding, and visual storytelling, I excel at leading projects, shaping creative direction, and delivering scalable visuals for events, digital media, and brand campaigns. I thrive on blending art and technology—mixing motion, sound, and graphic design into cohesive brand identities. My toolkit spans After Effects, Blender, and Ableton Live, and I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft immersive experiences that resonate with audiences.

I'm Adriel Vargas, a Lead Motion Designer and Creative Audio Designer based in Santo Domingo. With 8 years of experience in motion graphics animation, sound design, branding, and visual storytelling, I excel at leading projects, shaping creative direction, and delivering scalable visuals for events, digital media, and brand campaigns. I thrive on blending art and technology—mixing motion, sound, and graphic design into cohesive brand identities. My toolkit spans After Effects, Blender, and Ableton Live, and I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft immersive experiences that resonate with audiences.

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I’m Adriel Vargas, a Lead Motion Designer and Creative Audio Designer based in Santo Domingo. With 8 years of experience in motion graphics animation, sound design, branding, and visual storytelling, I excel at leading projects, shaping creative direction, and delivering scalable visuals for events, digital media, and brand campaigns.

I thrive on blending art and technology—mixing motion, sound, and graphic design into cohesive brand identities. My toolkit spans After Effects, Blender, and Ableton Live, and I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft immersive experiences that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Head Of Animation at Pav events
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led animation projects as Head of Animation for one of the Dominican Republic’s top event production companies, creating motion graphics and stage visuals for major concerts, high-profile artist performances, product launches, and corporate events. Oversaw creative direction, ensuring visually compelling, brand-aligned content that enhanced storytelling, energy and audience engagement. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions, blending fine art, illustration, and animation for immersive experiences. Optimized production workflows, delivering high-quality, rhythmic visuals tailored for large audiences and live shows.
Lead Motion Designer at MullenLowe Interamerica
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Directed animation projects and cross-platform campaigns, managing a team of animators and designers to deliver high-quality motion graphics and visual content. Developed strategic brand identities and visual narratives aligned with client goals, strengthening recognition and engagement while ensuring creative consistency across campaigns. Streamlined design workflows and mentored junior designers, improving efficiency, fostering innovation, and meeting client expectations under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at MullenLowe Interamerica
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Designed impactful visual assets for leading Dominican Republic brands, delivering successful campaigns across digital and print platforms. Created Google display banners, GIFs, and social media reels, boosting brand visibility, user engagement, and campaign performance while ensuring consistency across channels. Collaborated with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines, producing innovative, brand-aligned designs that supported product launches and large-scale marketing initiatives.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at 808crewrd
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Directed visual identity, branding, and promotional campaigns for a music producer crew creating large-scale events, delivering cohesive designs across digital, print, and social media that boosted community reach and audience engagement. Designed event flyers, Google display ads, GIFs, and branded assets, while leading art direction, creative planning, and content distribution to ensure brand consistency and maximize the impact of live music experiences.
Graphic Designer, Animator & Illustrator at Casa Quién
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Created original visual content for gallery exhibitions, cultural events, and artist residencies, enhancing the gallery’s public engagement and creative presence. Developed animated sequences and illustrations aligned with the gallery’s curatorial vision, translating conceptual ideas into visually compelling experiences. Collaborated cross-functionally with artists and curators to ensure design consistency and effective visual storytelling across all projects.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts & Illustration at CHAVÓN, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Workshop: Video Mapping, Animation, Interactive Technology & Video Graphics at CHAVÓN, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Workshop: Performing Arts at Universität der Künste Berlin
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 Music & Sound design of The Auto Body Experience (Animation)
    A music for animation video made with Ableton Live
    uniE603 The castle level - OST
    i worked a soundtrack for a mobile video game and this is my favorite track of all. music jingle beat instrumental soundtrack
    uniE603 Gem - White Flag Prod.: Adriel
    This is my lastest release. A collaboration with a talented Artist Gem music beat soundtrack soundtrack Trap pop R&B hiphop electronichiphop rap music
    uniE603 Jevita Feat Jeremy Garcia Prod.: by Adriel
    A piece of work made by an awesome collab, i really feel good making the whole process of this track and the final result was exactly what we thinking music soundtrack Trap pop R&B hiphop electronichiphop rap