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Charles Agnew is a Motion Designer and AI Creative Director with 10+ years delivering motion and storytelling for global brands including Unilever, Porsche, Bentley, Revolut, Depop and WGSN. He founded XEN Studio, a Motion + AI practice combining 2D/3D craft with production-grade generative AI workflows.
He leads brand-safe AI pipelines, structured prompt systems, and AI-assisted post-production processes used across Unilever’s global Skincare and Haircare brands, translating complex product and technology narratives into high-quality content for global audiences.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Senior AI/Motion Designer + Editor (Contract, Remote) at Unilever
February 1, 2026 - PresentDeliver AI-driven motion and video content for Unilever’s global Skincare and Haircare brands, supporting internal communications and innovation-led storytelling. Collaborate with brand, marketing and R&D teams to translate complex product/technology narratives into high-quality content for global audiences and events. Integrate generative AI tools into existing post-production workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining brand consistency.
Freelance 3D/2D Motion Designer at Global Bartending
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026Led the creation of 2D and 3D motion content for Schweppes at Evolution London, developing immersive large-screen visuals that enhanced brand presence within a flagship UK pub industry event.
Freelance Motion Designer at STM Agency
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Led motion design across client projects, partnering with creative and strategy teams to develop data-informed visuals aligned with campaign performance and revenue objectives.
Freelance UI/UX Motion Designer at Navys
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Product explainer and motion design for a collaborative investment platform. Worked from early Figma concepts to design and storyboard a stylised interface animation, clearly communicating how multiple stakeholders collaborate within the platform through motion, iconography, and UI transitions.
Freelance UI/UX Motion Designer at Aether
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Product explainer and motion design for a collaborative creative AI app. Worked from early Figma concepts to design and storyboard a stylised interface animation, clearly communicating how multiple stakeholders collaborate within the app through motion, iconography, and UI transitions.
Freelance Art Director / Motion Designer at WGSN
July 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Generating a new intro video for the global business of WGSN. An explainer video that breaks down their complex operation into a simplified and visually stunning piece.
Director / Owner at Xen Studio LTD, London
January 1, 2025 - PresentLead projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and objectives. Develop innovative motion graphics and video content enhancing brand storytelling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling multimedia experiences. Utilize advanced software tools to execute high-quality 2D and 3D designs. Explore and implement AI technologies to elevate creative processes and outcomes.
Director / Owner at Xen Studio LTD
January 1, 2025 - PresentLead projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client vision and objectives. Develop innovative motion graphics and video content enhancing brand storytelling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling multimedia experiences. Utilize advanced software tools to execute high-quality 2D and 3D designs. Explore and implement AI technologies to elevate creative processes and outcomes.
Freelance 3D Artist at Accenture Song, London Area, United Kingdom
August 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Re-topologized 3D models for 3D printing using Zbrush and Cinema 4D. Specialized in hard surface modeling and 3D sculpting techniques. Achieved precise detailing and accuracy in 3D models for optimal printing results.
Freelance 3D Artist at Accenture Song
August 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Re-topologized 3D models for 3D printing using Zbrush and Cinema 4D. Specialized in hard surface modeling and 3D sculpting techniques. Achieved precise detailing and accuracy in 3D models for optimal printing results.
3D Artist (Retopology) at Accenture Song
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Retopologise 3D models for 3D printing, including hard-surface modelling and sculpting.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at M-is, London Area, United Kingdom
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Signed an NDA - pitch work for a technology application expo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at M-is
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025Signed an NDA - pitch work for a technology application expo.
Motion Graphic Designer at M-is
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Pitch work for a technology application expo (NDA).
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Grand Visual, London Area, United Kingdom
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Helped out with cinematic trailers, brand sponsorship communication and localisation.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Grand Visual
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Hired to help out with cinematic trailers, brand sponsorship communication and localisation.
Motion Graphic Designer at Grand Visual
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Create cinematic trailers, brand sponsorship communication, and localisation work.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Missouri Creative, London Area, United Kingdom
April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Created 3D anamorphic DOOH campaign for Blu.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Missouri Creative
April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025Hired to create 3D anamorphic DOOH campaign for Blu.
Motion Graphic Designer at Missouri Creative
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Produce a 3D anamorphic DOOH campaign for Blu.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Wasserman, London, England, United Kingdom
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Worked on a series of DOOH content for Alpine / Microsoft F1 presented at Allegiant Stadium.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Wasserman
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Worked on a series of DOOH content for Alpine / Microsoft F1 presented at Allegiant Stadium.
Motion Graphic Designer at Wasserman
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Produce DOOH content series for Alpine / Microsoft F1 at Allegiant Stadium.
Freelance 3D Motion Designer at Red Brick Road, London, England, United Kingdom
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Designed social media posts centred around vegan chocolate using both 2D and 3D practices.
Freelance 3D Motion Designer at Red Brick Road
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Designed a couple social media posts centred around vegan chocolate that involved both 2D/3D practices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Blacklist Creative, London, England, United Kingdom
July 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Outputted social media content for Ferrari E-Sport division.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Blacklist Creative
July 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025Outputting social media content for Ferrari E-Sport division.
Motion Graphic Designer at Blacklist Creative
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Create social content for Ferrari E-Sport division.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Impero, London, England, United Kingdom
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Produced socials and HTML5 content.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Impero
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025Created socials and HTML5 content.
Motion Graphic Designer at Impero
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Create social and HTML5 content.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer [remote] at DesignStudio, New York, United States
September 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025Assisted with branding, animation, design, and launch video for client Coral’s new software release called Alludo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at DesignStudio
September 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025Assisted with branding, animation, design and a launch video for client Coral’s new software release called Alludo.
Motion Graphic Designer at Design Studio (New York)
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Work on branding, animation, and launch video for Coral’s DOOH platform Alludo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Design Studio
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Collaborated with Design Studio New York on branding, animation, and a launch video for Coral’s DOOH platform Alludo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer [remote] at DesignStudio
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Remote work on branding, animation, and a launch video for Coral’s DOOH marketing platform Alludo (“All-you-do”).
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer (Remote) at Hello Charlie, London, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Created 3D backgrounds for annual celebration meet for NBC television.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer (remote) at Lucky Generals, London, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Assisted in creating 3D branding work for pitch.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Hello Charlie
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Created 3D backgrounds for annual celebration meet for NBC television.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Lucky Generals
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Assisted in creating 3D branding work for pitch work.
Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Provided creative motion design service to brands of any size while working remotely as a digital nomad.
Freelance Motion Designer at Wolf Olins, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Ran motion design agency providing creative service to brands of any size. Working remotely and as a digital nomad.
Freelance Motion Designer at Wolff Olins
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025Freelance work on motion design projects.
Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP, London, England, United Kingdom
February 28, 2022 - July 29, 2025Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP
February 28, 2022 - July 29, 2025Provided freelance motion design and art direction.
Motion Designer at Wolff Olins
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Motion design work for multiple branding and campaign outputs.
Freelance Motion Designer at Revolut
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Performed language localizations and conceptual 3D design for retail marketing of products and services using Figma, After Effects, and C4D.
Freelance Motion Designer at Revolut
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Did language localizations and conceptual 3D design for retail marketing of products and services. Used Figma, After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Depop, United States
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Created content for various social platforms including AR, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Depop
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Created content for all social platforms including AR, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Motion Designer at Revolut
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Deliver language localisations and conceptual 3D illustration for retail marketing.
Freelance Motion Designer at Sweaty Betty, London, England, United Kingdom
June 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025Freelance Motion Designer at Sweaty Betty
June 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025Freelance motion design work.
Motion Designer at Sweaty Betty
June 1, 2021 - PresentFreelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy, London, England, United Kingdom
January 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Created 3D motion design for global brands.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy
January 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Created 3D motion design for global brands.
Motion Graphic Designer at Depop
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Create content across social platforms including AR, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP, London, England, United Kingdom
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Freelance motion graphic design work.
Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Create 3D motion design for global brands.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 20213D Motion Design for Global Brands.
Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022Motion design and art direction across campaigns.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director (Remote) at Qumin, Shanghai, China
October 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Worked on Huawei social projects.
Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director at Qumin
October 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Worked on Huawei social projects remotely.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Behaviour., London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Created moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform aimed at enabling effective human communication.
Freelance 3D Motion Graphic Designer at Unit Studios London, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Created splash-like animation for Huawei's digital products and devices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Behaviour.
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Created a variety of moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform.
Freelance 3D Motion Graphic Designer at Unit Studios London
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025Created splash-like animation for Huawei's digital products and devices.
3D Motion Graphic Designer at Unit Studios London
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Create splash animation for Huawei digital products and devices.
Motion Designer & Art Director (Remote) at Qumin
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Create Huawei social projects remotely.
Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director (Remote) at Qumin
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Working on Huawei social projects.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO, London, United Kingdom
February 29, 2020 - July 29, 2025Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO
February 29, 2020 - July 29, 2025Freelance motion graphic design and art direction.
Motion Graphic Designer at Behaviour.
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Create logo animations for the MUMBLi hearing wellness platform.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at MUMBLi
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Created moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Engine Group, London, United Kingdom
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025Worked on content and branding for Jagermeister.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Engine Group
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025Worked on Jagermeister content and branding.
Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Motion design and art direction work.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Freelance motion design and art direction.
Motion Designer. + Art Director at Anima Creative Ltd
May 29, 2019 - January 1, 2025Freelance Motion Design Company
Freelancer / Director / Owner at Anima Designs Ltd
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Run a motion design agency providing creative services to brands of any size.
Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Anima Designs Ltd is a motion design agency that provides a creative service to brands of any size.
Head of Motion at Keko Ltd
November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Lead the conceptualisation, production, and execution of motion graphics, overseeing a team of designers and ensuring quality and consistency across projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at London South Bank University
September 1, 2004 - July 5, 2007Digital Film and Video Production + Design
BA at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009BA at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2006BA at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009BA at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2006BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009BA Digital Film and Video Production (2:1) at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Agriculture & Mining, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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