Chad Bell

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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.

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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.

  • Joined January 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 1

Work experience· 6 roles

Animation Director · Aestetika StudioJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

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 · Autonomy DesignJan 2012 – Jan 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo

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 · Red Pepper PicturesJan 2004 – Jan 2012 · 8 yrs 1 mo

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 · Summer Sky ImagingJan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Senior 3D Animator · Global AccessJan 1996 – Jan 1999 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Junior 3D Animator · Vision Data SystemsJan 1995 – Jan 1996 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Diploma - Computer Graphics and Animation · Damelin Computer School1994 – 1995

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