I'm a Graphics and Motion Designer with over 15 years of expertise, collaborating with global brands, international marketing teams, start-ups, and charities. Proficient in direct management and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to excel both individually or as part of a wider team. My passion for bringing concepts and content to life through 2D and 3D animation enables me to deliver creative, engaging and original solutions to design challenges.

Benedict Hounslow

I'm a Graphics and Motion Designer with over 15 years of expertise, collaborating with global brands, international marketing teams, start-ups, and charities. Proficient in direct management and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to excel both individually or as part of a wider team. My passion for bringing concepts and content to life through 2D and 3D animation enables me to deliver creative, engaging and original solutions to design challenges.

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I’m a Graphics and Motion Designer with over 15 years of expertise, collaborating with global brands, international marketing teams, start-ups, and charities. Proficient in direct management and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to excel both individually or as part of a wider team. My passion for bringing concepts and content to life through 2D and 3D animation enables me to deliver creative, engaging and original solutions to design challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphics and Motion Designer at BFH Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led freelance motion design work for THG as part of a brand launch campaign, creating motion graphics, advertisements and a sizzle reel. Also developed branding for the Manchester Dementia Alliance and designed two directories commissioned by Manchester City Council. Created an explainer animation for a Manchester-based charity for women’s well-being, which helped raise awareness and became a key part of internal induction materials.
Creative Lead at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led multiple client accounts, managed teams and workloads to deliver high-quality work in fast turnover environments. Produced and edited films, videos and vlogs for digital platforms, social media and international conferences. Developed a visual identity evolution for the ESG sector of a leading international law firm, overseeing the concept to rollout.
Design Manager at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Supervised a team of four designers during an international secondment in Kuala Lumpur, coordinating workloads across multiple time zones. Collaborated with marketing teams across Asia on high-value pitches. Mentored and trained colleagues in their design development.
Senior Designer at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Spearheaded a dedicated digital team producing animations and motion graphics. Created long-form films and animations for high-value firms in the private sector. Managed and cultivated client relationships.
Designer at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Worked across multiple accounts for clients in the B2B sector. Created creative content that aligned with corporate guidelines. Assisted in the development and rollout of HTML email templates, streamlining the communication production for key marketing teams. Regularly liaised with suppliers and print reps to ensure the deliverables met on time and on budget.
Designer and Artworker at TCS Recruitment
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025
Designer and artworker as part of a dedicated team for a marketing recruitment agency.
Freelance Graphics and Motion Designer at BFH Creative
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Freelance Motion Designer for THG, creating motion graphics, advertisements and a sizzle reel as part of a brand launch campaign for a high-end, international client. Created branding for the Manchester Dementia Alliance and designed two directories commissioned by Manchester City Council (the first publications of their kind for the region). Crafted an explainer animation for a leading Manchester-based charity for women’s well-being, which proved invaluable for awareness and became a core component of the organisation’s internal induction materials.
Creative Lead at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led on multiple client accounts within a Design Agency. Managed teams and workloads to deliver high-standard work in fast turnover environments. Spearheaded the production of numerous films, video edits and vlogs for digital platforms, social media and international conferences. Developed a visual identity evolution for the ESG sector of a leading international law firm, overseeing and delegating work across a dedicated team from concept stage to rollout.
Design Manager at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Supervised a team of four designers during an international secondment in Kuala Lumpur. Delegated workloads to meet deadlines across multiple time zones. Collaborated with leading marketing teams across Asia on high-value pitch work. Mentoring and training colleagues in their design development.
Senior Designer at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Spearheaded a dedicated digital team, producing animations and motion graphics. Created long-form films and animations for high-value firms in the Private Sector. Managed and cultivated client relationships.
Designer at Epigram Communications and Design
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Worked across multiple accounts for clients in the B2B sector. Created creative content that aligned with corporate guidelines. Assisted in the development and rollout of HTML email templates, streamlining communication production for key marketing teams. Regularly liaised with suppliers and print reps to ensure deliverables met standards on time and on budget.
Designer and Artworker at TCS Recruitment
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025
Designer and artworker as part of a dedicated team for a marketing recruitment agency.

Education

Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Foundation in Graphic Design at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
GNVQ in Art & Graphic Design at Xaverian College Manchester
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Foundation in Graphic Design at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
GNVQ in Art & Graphic Design at Xaverian College Manchester
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education

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