I am a motion graphic designer based in Amsterdam. My specialty is explanatory videos for educational, corporate, and commercial projects.…

Olga Pokatilova

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I am a motion graphic designer based in Amsterdam. My specialty is explanatory videos for educational, corporate, and commercial projects.…

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I am a motion graphic designer based in Amsterdam. My specialty is explanatory videos for educational, corporate, and commercial projects.

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelancer at BorigGames
January 1, 2014 - Present
Video editing, sound design, animation, and graphic design, along with art direction and coordination of creative projects.
Motion Designer at Free Press for Eastern Europe
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Created animations for social media and edited promotional videos and explainers.
After Effects Instructor at Prague Media School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Taught beginner-level Adobe After Effects courses and developed educational materials for students from Eastern and Central Europe.
Motion Designer and CG Supervisor at KORKEM FILM
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Created visual effects and graphic packages for documentary films, and supervised chroma key studio shoots during post-production.
Head of Motion Graphics Department at RU TV
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Led the design team, managing projects and creating promotional campaigns and channel branding.
Broadcast Designer at MTV Russia
January 1, 2005 - Present
Developed on-air graphics for MTV Music Awards and various TV programs.
Concept Artist and CG Designer at Bazelevs Production
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Supervised CG artists, developed 3D environments, and visual concepts for film.
Freelance at BorigGames
January 1, 2014 - Present
Video editing, sound design, animation, and graphic design. Art direction and coordination of creative projects.

Education

Postgraduate program at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Degree in Design at Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Degree in Advertising Design at Oryol Art College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
    paper Cyber Security Animated Explainer

    A series of explanatory videos has been created for the Russian LGBT media network. The videos teaches the basics of cybersecurity, personal security, and also explains what rights you have based on the constitution of the Russian Federation

    paper TV Show Opener Animation

    Уй болу киын. Starting a Family Is Hard
    TV series opener for the Kazakh comedy-drama «Үй болу қиын».

    The series is directed by Anna Drannikova and Rashid Suleimenov and tells the story of a couple going through a divorce while being forced to continue living together.
    Produced by the Kazakhstan-based company Tiger Films, the project blends elements of light romantic comedy with everyday family drama.

    paper Chatham House Annual Report Animation

    Chatham House Annual Report
    Corporate storytelling animation for Chatham House