Hi, I’m Charles Agnew—a dynamic freelance motion designer based in London with over 10 years of experience delivering impact visual storytelling across 2D, 3D, UI motion, and AI-assisted workflows. I craft engaging visuals that elevate brand storytelling and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce compelling multimedia experiences across video, social, and large-format displays. I enjoy exploring cutting-edge technologies to push creative boundaries, from Cinema 4D and After Effects to AI-enabled design and UI motion. My passion is translating client objectives into visually stunning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences while staying focused on measurable outcomes.

Charles Agnew

Hi, I’m Charles Agnew—a dynamic freelance motion designer based in London with over 10 years of experience delivering impact visual storytelling across 2D, 3D, UI motion, and AI-assisted workflows. I craft engaging visuals that elevate brand storytelling and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce compelling multimedia experiences across video, social, and large-format displays. I enjoy exploring cutting-edge technologies to push creative boundaries, from Cinema 4D and After Effects to AI-enabled design and UI motion. My passion is translating client objectives into visually stunning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences while staying focused on measurable outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Charles Agnew—a dynamic freelance motion designer based in London with over 10 years of experience delivering impact visual storytelling across 2D, 3D, UI motion, and AI-assisted workflows. I craft engaging visuals that elevate brand storytelling and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce compelling multimedia experiences across video, social, and large-format displays.

I enjoy exploring cutting-edge technologies to push creative boundaries, from Cinema 4D and After Effects to AI-enabled design and UI motion. My passion is translating client objectives into visually stunning experiences that resonate with diverse audiences while staying focused on measurable outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Designer. + Art Director at Anima Creative Ltd
May 29, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Freelance Motion Design Company
Director / Owner at Xen Studio LTD
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead 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
August 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Re-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 Motion Graphic Designer at M-is
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Signed an NDA - pitch work for a technology application expo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Grand Visual
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Hired to help out with cinematic trailers, brand sponsorship communication and localisation.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Missouri Creative
April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Hired to create 3D anamorphic DOOH campaign for Blu.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Wasserman
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Worked on a series of DOOH content for Alpine / Microsoft F1 presented at Allegiant Stadium.
Freelance 3D Motion Designer at Red Brick Road
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Designed a couple social media posts centred around vegan chocolate that involved both 2D/3D practices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Blacklist Creative
July 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Outputting social media content for Ferrari E-Sport division.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Impero
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Created socials and HTML5 content.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at DesignStudio
September 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Assisted with branding, animation, design and a launch video for client Coral’s new software release called Alludo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Lucky Generals
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Assisted in creating 3D branding work for pitch work.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Hello Charlie
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Created 3D backgrounds for annual celebration meet for NBC television.
Freelance Motion Designer at Wolff Olins
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Freelance work on motion design projects.
Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Ran motion design agency providing creative service to brands of any size. Working remotely and as a digital nomad.
Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP
February 28, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Provided freelance motion design and art direction.
Freelance Motion Designer at Revolut
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Did language localizations and conceptual 3D design for retail marketing of products and services. Used Figma, After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Depop
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created content for all social platforms including AR, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Freelance Motion Designer at Sweaty Betty
June 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Freelance motion design work.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy
January 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created 3D motion design for global brands.
Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Freelance motion graphic design work.
Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director at Qumin
October 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Worked on Huawei social projects remotely.
Freelance 3D Motion Graphic Designer at Unit Studios London
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Created splash-like animation for Huawei's digital products and devices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Behaviour.
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Created a variety of moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO
February 29, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Freelance motion graphic design and art direction.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Engine Group
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Worked on Jagermeister content and branding.
Director / Owner at Xen Studio LTD, London
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead 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, 2025
Re-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 Motion Graphic Designer at M-is, London Area, United Kingdom
July 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Signed an NDA - pitch work for a technology application expo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Grand Visual, London Area, United Kingdom
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Helped out with cinematic trailers, brand sponsorship communication and localisation.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Missouri Creative, London Area, United Kingdom
April 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Created 3D anamorphic DOOH campaign for Blu.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Wasserman, London, England, United Kingdom
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Worked on a series of DOOH content for Alpine / Microsoft F1 presented at Allegiant Stadium.
Freelance 3D Motion Designer at Red Brick Road, London, England, United Kingdom
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Designed social media posts centred around vegan chocolate using both 2D and 3D practices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Blacklist Creative, London, England, United Kingdom
July 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Outputted social media content for Ferrari E-Sport division.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Impero, London, England, United Kingdom
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Produced socials and HTML5 content.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer [remote] at DesignStudio, New York, United States
September 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Assisted with branding, animation, design, and launch video for client Coral’s new software release called Alludo.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer (remote) at Lucky Generals, London, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Assisted in creating 3D branding work for pitch.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer (Remote) at Hello Charlie, London, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Created 3D backgrounds for annual celebration meet for NBC television.
Freelance Motion Designer at Wolf Olins, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Provided creative motion design service to brands of any size while working remotely as a digital nomad.
Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP, London, England, United Kingdom
February 28, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Freelance Motion Designer at Revolut
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Performed language localizations and conceptual 3D design for retail marketing of products and services using Figma, After Effects, and C4D.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Depop, United States
August 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created content for various social platforms including AR, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Freelance Motion Designer at Sweaty Betty, London, England, United Kingdom
June 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy, London, England, United Kingdom
January 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created 3D motion design for global brands.
Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP, London, England, United Kingdom
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director (Remote) at Qumin, Shanghai, China
October 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Worked on Huawei social projects.
Freelance 3D Motion Graphic Designer at Unit Studios London, London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Created splash-like animation for Huawei's digital products and devices.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Behaviour., London, England, United Kingdom
March 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Created moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform aimed at enabling effective human communication.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO, London, United Kingdom
February 29, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Engine Group, London, United Kingdom
December 31, 2019 - July 29, 2025
Worked on content and branding for Jagermeister.
Freelance UI/UX Motion Designer at Aether
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Product 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 UI/UX Motion Designer at Navys
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Product 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 3D/2D Motion Designer at Global Bartending
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Led 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, 2025
Led motion design across client projects, partnering with creative and strategy teams to develop data-informed visuals aligned with campaign performance and revenue objectives.
Freelance Art Director / Motion Designer at WGSN
July 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Generating 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.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer [remote] at DesignStudio
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Remote work on branding, animation, and a launch video for Coral’s DOOH marketing platform Alludo (“All-you-do”).
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Design Studio
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Collaborated with Design Studio New York on branding, animation, and a launch video for Coral’s DOOH platform Alludo.
Freelancer/Director/Owner at Anima Designs Ltd
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
Anima Designs Ltd is a motion design agency that provides a creative service to brands of any size.
Freelance Motion Design + Art Direction at VCCP
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Elmwood Brand Consultancy
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
3D Motion Design for Global Brands.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at VCCP
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Freelance Motion Designer & Art Director (Remote) at Qumin
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Working on Huawei social projects.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer & Art Director at AMV BBDO
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Freelance motion design and art direction.
Head of Motion at Keko Ltd
November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Lead the conceptualisation, production, and execution of motion graphics, overseeing a team of designers and ensuring quality and consistency across projects.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at MUMBLi
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Created moto logo animations for MUMBLi, a hearing wellness platform.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at London South Bank University
September 1, 2004 - July 5, 2007
Digital Film and Video Production + Design
BA at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009
BA at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2006
BA at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009
BA at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2004 - January 31, 2006
BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Digital Film and Video Production at London South Bank University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Agriculture & Mining, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other