I'm Claire Bowden, a motion designer specializing in clarity-driven animation that translates complex ideas into engaging visual stories. I lead end-to-end motion projects for agencies, broadcasters, and global brands, delivering explainers, documentary graphics, and campaigns with a crisp, information-led style. I'm the founder of One Block West (2024–Present) and have freelanced since 2019, collaborating with creative directors and producers to develop visual languages and brand-aligned motion systems. I'm relocating to London in May 2026.…

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I'm Claire Bowden, a motion designer specializing in clarity-driven animation that translates complex ideas into engaging visual stories. I lead end-to-end motion projects for agencies, broadcasters, and global brands, delivering explainers, documentary graphics, and campaigns with a crisp, information-led style. I'm the founder of One Block West (2024–Present) and have freelanced since 2019, collaborating with creative directors and producers to develop visual languages and brand-aligned motion systems. I'm relocating to London in May 2026.…

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I’m Claire Bowden, a motion designer specializing in clarity-driven animation that translates complex ideas into engaging visual stories. I lead end-to-end motion projects for agencies, broadcasters, and global brands, delivering explainers, documentary graphics, and campaigns with a crisp, information-led style.

I’m the founder of One Block West (2024–Present) and have freelanced since 2019, collaborating with creative directors and producers to develop visual languages and brand-aligned motion systems. I’m relocating to London in May 2026.

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Motion Designer & Founder at One Block West
January 1, 2024 - Present
Worked with creative agencies and production companies on animation projects. Designed and animated explainer films and broadcast graphics. Developed motion systems aligned with brand identities. Produced title sequences and documentary graphics. Collaborated with creative directors and producers across multiple projects.
Senior Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Delivered motion design for a range of clients, including explainers, documentary graphics, and campaign motion for agencies, broadcasters, and global brands. Collaborated with creative directors and producers on multiple projects.
Motion Designer at Punch Club Studio
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Lead end-to-end motion projects for agencies, broadcasters, and corporate clients; developed visual languages for explainers, documentary graphics, and brand content.
Motion Designer at Spaghetti TV
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Created motion design across broadcast and digital content, collaborating with producers and directors.
Junior Motion Designer at Solid Black
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Supported senior designers with animation workflows, storyboarding, and asset creation as part of a growing motion team.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Playroom

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    Playroom is a kids channel that was lunched on DSTV, part of the channel involved a daily live in studio segment with presenters. The live show is comprised of 8 different segments that are divided up through the week; Snack Corner, Chat Corner, Games Corner, Hashtag Corner, Quiz Corner, Talent Corner and Tech Corner. The show imaging involved creating an overall look that tied in with the main channel design as well as an individual look for each segment.

    paper Newsroom Afrika

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    Live news broadcasting in Southern, East and West Africa
    Newzroom Afrika is a 24hour live news channel based in South Africa. They have a variety of shows that air throughout the day each with their own focus, style and presenters. The designs and animation for some of these shows include the opening sequence, show bumpers, as well as the LED panoramic wall that runs behind the presenters.