Hi, I'm Chad Bell. I'm an award-winning Creative Director, Motion Designer and Animation Director with 20 years of experience crafting high-impact content for the banking sector and beyond. I’ve designed and animated B2B and B2C campaigns for top-tier clients across the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, and Mauritius, including ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB. My work blends brand storytelling with immersive communication design to help organizations connect with staff and customers while turning values into behaviors and strategy into storytelling. I believe in the power of communication to inspire purpose, craft culture, and elevate customer experiences. I solve complex challenges by choosing the right mix of 2D and 3D animation, broadcast design, and emerging AI tools, ensuring creativity stays aligned with business goals. My ethical approach and professional discretion have earned client trust across competitive boundaries.

Chad Bell

Hi, I'm Chad Bell. I'm an award-winning Creative Director, Motion Designer and Animation Director with 20 years of experience crafting high-impact content for the banking sector and beyond. I’ve designed and animated B2B and B2C campaigns for top-tier clients across the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, and Mauritius, including ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB. My work blends brand storytelling with immersive communication design to help organizations connect with staff and customers while turning values into behaviors and strategy into storytelling. I believe in the power of communication to inspire purpose, craft culture, and elevate customer experiences. I solve complex challenges by choosing the right mix of 2D and 3D animation, broadcast design, and emerging AI tools, ensuring creativity stays aligned with business goals. My ethical approach and professional discretion have earned client trust across competitive boundaries.

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Hi, I’m Chad Bell. I’m an award-winning Creative Director, Motion Designer and Animation Director with 20 years of experience crafting high-impact content for the banking sector and beyond. I’ve designed and animated B2B and B2C campaigns for top-tier clients across the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, and Mauritius, including ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FNB. My work blends brand storytelling with immersive communication design to help organizations connect with staff and customers while turning values into behaviors and strategy into storytelling.

I believe in the power of communication to inspire purpose, craft culture, and elevate customer experiences. I solve complex challenges by choosing the right mix of 2D and 3D animation, broadcast design, and emerging AI tools, ensuring creativity stays aligned with business goals. My ethical approach and professional discretion have earned client trust across competitive boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Animation Director at Aestetika Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead creative direction and motion design for high-profile regional clients at a Mauritius-based design and animation studio. Focus on strategic storytelling, 2D/3D animation, and immersive content, with an emphasis on ethical production and client confidentiality.
Animation Director at Autonomy Design
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Directed animation projects for a multi-disciplinary design studio, including character-driven series and internal communications content for major banking clients; oversaw creative concepts, story development, and production pipelines.
Executive Creative Director at Red Pepper Pictures
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012
Led creative direction and brand development for a multi-media broadcast and production facility, overseeing high-profile campaigns and show branding across multiple formats.
Senior 3D Animator at Summer Sky Imaging
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Senior 3D animator contributing to multi-media broadcast and production projects, delivering high-quality 3D visuals and animation for varied client briefs.
Senior 3D Animator at Global Access
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Senior 3D animator responsible for creating 3D content for broadcast and corporate communications.
Junior 3D Animator at Vision Data Systems
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Junior 3D animator supporting production pipelines and asset creation for client projects.

Education

Diploma - Computer Graphics and Animation at Damelin Computer School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services