Hi, I'm Chiyao Lien, a creative motion designer with over five years of experience in crafting narrative-driven visuals and leading creative teams. I specialize in building brand identities and creating immersive visual stories across motion, experiential, and digital platforms. I'm passionate about transforming concepts into engaging and emotional visual experiences. I enjoy collaborating on projects that push the boundaries of design and animation, and I always strive to bring fresh, innovative ideas to each project. When I'm not designing, I love exploring new visual techniques and staying on top of industry trends.…

Chiyao Lien

Hi, I'm Chiyao Lien, a creative motion designer with over five years of experience in crafting narrative-driven visuals and leading creative teams. I specialize in building brand identities and creating immersive visual stories across motion, experiential, and digital platforms. I'm passionate about transforming concepts into engaging and emotional visual experiences. I enjoy collaborating on projects that push the boundaries of design and animation, and I always strive to bring fresh, innovative ideas to each project. When I'm not designing, I love exploring new visual techniques and staying on top of industry trends.…

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Hi, I’m Chiyao Lien, a creative motion designer with over five years of experience in crafting narrative-driven visuals and leading creative teams. I specialize in building brand identities and creating immersive visual stories across motion, experiential, and digital platforms. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into engaging and emotional visual experiences.

I enjoy collaborating on projects that push the boundaries of design and animation, and I always strive to bring fresh, innovative ideas to each project. When I’m not designing, I love exploring new visual techniques and staying on top of industry trends.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at COMOTION
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team of 40 to develop branding and visual concepts across animation, design, web, and experiential media. Established a cohesive and innovative event identity for SCAD's flagship motion design showcase.
Full-Time Designer at The Mill
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Pitched, designed, and animated narrative-driven marketing content in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Selected clients included Apple (iPhone 14 launch), Buick (UI/animation), Meta (OOH), Spotify (FC Barcelona), and Amazon Prime (title pitch).
Freelance Motion Designer / Intern at BRAND NEW SCHOOL
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D animated content under tight deadlines. Clients included Google (Pixel 6 launch), Amazon Prime (product features), and Walmart (holiday/Black Friday ads).
Motion Design Intern at EP+CO
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Produced motion assets for clients such as NCAA and Verizon. Developed promo video and typography-driven visual treatments for movie trailers.
Motion Designer at Deloitte SCADpro Collaborations
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked directly with clients and project leads on concept development, storyboarding, styleframes, logo animation, and final animation. Notable project included explainer motion video for Deloitte and DMV.
Director / Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led $70K projection mapping projects with a team of 7 artists across Taiwan and Macao. Delivered immersive visuals for large-scale public events, including Macao Light Festivals and Shanghai Andersen Theme Park. Collaborated with I2 Studio as a postproduction motion designer for 1.5 years.
Creative Director at COMOTION 2025
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team of 40 to develop branding and visual concepts across animation, design, web, and experiential media. Established a cohesive and innovative event identity for SCAD’s flagship motion design showcase.
Full-Time Designer at The Mill
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Pitched, designed, and animated narrative-driven marketing content in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Worked with clients such as Apple (iPhone 14 launch), Buick (UI/animation), Meta (OOH), Spotify (FC Barcelona), and Amazon Prime (title pitch).
Freelance Motion Designer / Intern at Brand New School
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D animated content under tight deadlines. Clients included Google (Pixel 6 launch), Amazon Prime (product features), and Walmart (holiday/Black Friday ads).
Motion Design Intern at EP+CO
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Produced motion assets for clients such as NCAA and Verizon. Developed promo video and typography-driven visual treatments for Movie trailers.
Motion Designer at Deloitte SCADpro Collaborations
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked directly with clients and project leads on concept development, storyboarding, styleframes, logo animation, and final animation. Notable project includes explainer motion video for Deloitte and DMV.
Director / Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led $70K projection mapping projects with a team of 7 artists across Taiwan and Macao. Delivered immersive visuals for large-scale public events, including Macao Light Festivals and Shanghai Andersen Theme Park. Collaborated with I2 Studio as a postproduction motion designer for 1.5 years.
Creative Director at COMOTION 2025
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team of 40 to develop branding and visual concepts across animation, design, web, and experiential media. Established a cohesive and innovative event identity for SCAD's flagship motion design showcase.
Full-Time Designer at The Mill
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Pitched, designed, and animated narrative-driven marketing content in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Worked with selected clients including Apple (iPhone 14 launch), Buick (UI/animation), Meta (OOH), Spotify (FC Barcelona), and Amazon Prime (title pitch).
Freelance Motion Designer / Intern at Brand New School
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D animated content under tight deadlines. Clients included Google (Pixel 6 launch), Amazon Prime (product features), and Walmart (holiday/Black Friday ads).
Motion Design Intern at EP+CO
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Produced motion assets for clients such as NCAA and Verizon. Developed promo video and typography-driven visual treatments for movie trailers.
Motion Designer at Deloitte SCADpro Collaborations
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked directly with clients and project leads on concept development, storyboarding, styleframes, logo animation, and final animation. Notable project included explainer motion video for Deloitte and DMV.
Director / Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led $70K projection mapping projects with a team of 7 artists across Taiwan and Macao. Delivered immersive visuals for large-scale public events including Macao Light Festivals and Shanghai Andersen Theme Park. Collaborated with I2 Studio as a postproduction motion designer for 1.5 years.
Creative Director at COMOTION
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary team of 40 to develop branding and visual concepts across animation, design, web, and experiential media. Established a cohesive and innovative event identity for SCAD’s flagship motion design showcase.
Full-Time Designer at The Mill
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Pitched, designed, and animated narrative-driven marketing content in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Worked with clients including Apple (iPhone 14 launch), Buick (UI/animation), Meta (OOH), Spotify (FC Barcelona), and Amazon Prime (title pitch).
Freelance Motion Designer / Intern at BRAND NEW SCHOOL
June 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Delivered high-quality 2D and 3D animated content under tight deadlines. Clients included Google (Pixel 6 launch), Amazon Prime (product features), and Walmart (holiday/Black Friday ads).
Motion Design Intern at EP+CO
January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Produced motion assets for clients such as NCAA and Verizon. Developed promo videos and typography-driven visual treatments for movie trailers.
Motion Designer at Deloitte SCADpro Collaborations
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked directly with clients and project leads on concept development, storyboarding, styleframes, logo animation, and final animation. Notable project includes explainer motion video for Deloitte and DMV.
Director / Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led $70K projection mapping projects with a team of 7 artists across Taiwan and Macao. Delivered immersive visuals for large-scale public events including Macao Light Festivals and Shanghai Andersen Theme Park. Collaborated with I2 Studio as a post production motion designer for 1.5 years.

Education

MA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
BFA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
MA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025
BFA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025
MA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
BFA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2017 - June 1, 2023
MA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
BFA Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

ADC Awards Silver – Title Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
American Advertising Awards (AAF) Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ADC Awards shortlist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Comotion Awards Motion Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Composition Finalist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Comotion Awards Design Composition Shortlist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ADC Awards Silver – Title Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
American Advertising Awards (AAF) Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ADC Awards shortlist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Comotion Awards Motion Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Composition Finalist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Comotion Awards Design Composition Shortlist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ADC Awards Silver – Title Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
American Advertising Awards (AAF) Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ADC Awards shortlist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Comotion Awards Motion Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Composition Finalist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Comotion Awards Design Composition Shortlist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ADC Awards Silver – Title Design
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
American Advertising Awards (AAF) Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ADC Awards shortlist
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Comotion Awards Motion Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Social Shortlist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Comotion Awards Design Composition Finalist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Comotion Awards Design Composition Shortlist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
MTV ASIA Awards
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet

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