Hi, I’m Alessandro Zaharur, a Motion Designer and Video Editor with over eight years of hands-on experience crafting 2D and 3D animations, branding assets, and educational videos. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with cross-cultural teams across Europe and Brazil to deliver scalable creative solutions that tell compelling stories. I excel at building efficient pipelines, from concept and storyboard through final edit, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. My work balances strong art direction, technical craft, and a focus on delivering high-quality results for branding, marketing, corporate communication, and learning projects.

Alessandro Zaharur

Hi, I’m Alessandro Zaharur, a Motion Designer and Video Editor with over eight years of hands-on experience crafting 2D and 3D animations, branding assets, and educational videos. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with cross-cultural teams across Europe and Brazil to deliver scalable creative solutions that tell compelling stories. I excel at building efficient pipelines, from concept and storyboard through final edit, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. My work balances strong art direction, technical craft, and a focus on delivering high-quality results for branding, marketing, corporate communication, and learning projects.

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Hi, I’m Alessandro Zaharur, a Motion Designer and Video Editor with over eight years of hands-on experience crafting 2D and 3D animations, branding assets, and educational videos. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with cross-cultural teams across Europe and Brazil to deliver scalable creative solutions that tell compelling stories.

I excel at building efficient pipelines, from concept and storyboard through final edit, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals. My work balances strong art direction, technical craft, and a focus on delivering high-quality results for branding, marketing, corporate communication, and learning projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Designer & Video Editor (Freelance) at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Led and structured an EU-funded project, delivering 6 fully animated and edited videos in 7 days, achieving 100% client satisfaction through optimized workflow and deadline-driven execution. Managed a 3-month production project delivering 20 animations, establishing a structured workflow for planning and deliveries, streamlining coordination between illustrator, scriptwriter, and sound producer to improve efficiency and delivery consistency. Adapted 10 LED panel animations for an agency under shortened deadlines, prioritizing art direction and storytelling, delivering 5 client-approved animations before the deadline. Implemented a streamlined video editing workflow that reduced turnaround time by 25%, enabling the team to take on 5 additional projects per quarter. Improved social engagement by 40% on Twitter/Instagram and reduced production costs by 30–40%. Increased company reach by 20% during lead-generation events; boosted first-time customer engagement by over 30%.
Design Assistant at Uni Design e Comunicação Brazil
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Led the Educa+ project for Editora Abril, coordinating a team of 8 and delivering 65+ assets two weeks ahead of schedule through efficient planning. Systematized 20+ folder structures and tagging conventions in macOS to support production of 300+ visual assets for bank storefront displays, improving collaboration, asset traceability, and production efficiency.
Editor at Editora Moderna Brazil
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Designed and implemented a custom automation system to streamline review and correction processes, accelerating project delivery by 40% while maintaining quality and consistency.

Education

Associate Degree (NFQ Level 6) – Audiovisual Communications Technologies at ETEC – Escola Técnica Estadual de São Paulo
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
General English - Upper-intermediate level (B2) at Dorset College Dublin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Motion Design Essentials at Layer Lemonade
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Storytelling and Writing at FAAP – Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Advanced Motion Methods
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Motion Design Essentials
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Storytelling and Writing
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services