I’m a graphic designer and video editor/animator with 4 years of commercial experience creating engaging visual content for digital, print, and motion platforms. I specialise in motion graphics, video editing, and brand-focused design—supporting marketing campaigns and keeping brand identity consistent. I work across the full production cycle from concept to filming and delivery, with an obsessive eye for detail in both static and motion assets. I’m reliable, energetic, and focused on creating work that not only looks great but performs effectively for strategic goals.

Ethan Jones

I’m a graphic designer and video editor/animator with 4 years of commercial experience creating engaging visual content for digital, print, and motion platforms. I specialise in motion graphics, video editing, and brand-focused design—supporting marketing campaigns and keeping brand identity consistent. I work across the full production cycle from concept to filming and delivery, with an obsessive eye for detail in both static and motion assets. I’m reliable, energetic, and focused on creating work that not only looks great but performs effectively for strategic goals.

Available to hire

I’m a graphic designer and video editor/animator with 4 years of commercial experience creating engaging visual content for digital, print, and motion platforms. I specialise in motion graphics, video editing, and brand-focused design—supporting marketing campaigns and keeping brand identity consistent.

I work across the full production cycle from concept to filming and delivery, with an obsessive eye for detail in both static and motion assets. I’m reliable, energetic, and focused on creating work that not only looks great but performs effectively for strategic goals.

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Language

French
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video and Graphic Designer at Inspired -Kirkham
June 1, 2023 - Present
Working within the marketing team to edit various video projects and design static graphics for engaging promotional content across social media and internal comms/training. Produces marketing assets that help support campaigns and ongoing brand communication.
Motion Graphic Designer at ICON/Inspired PLC
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Sole graphic/animation/video designer responsible for creating animated video projects and designing supporting graphics, social tiles, and digital presentations for multiple ICON deliverables and campaigns.
Motion Graphic Designer at ICON/Inspired PLC -Kirkham
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Sole graphic/animation/video designer responsible for creating animated video projects and designing graphics, social tiles, and digital presentations to support ICON deliverables and campaigns.
Customer Assistant at Wm Morrison plc -Murton
November 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Understood and anticipated customer needs and delivered a service focused on customer satisfaction.
Freelance Design at Props Northeast Charity
June 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and produced promotional materials and an animation (plus leaflet and poster) and created a range of cartoons to raise awareness for the charity.
Freelance Design (Charity) at Props Northeast Charity
June 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and produced an animation, leaflet, poster, and a range of cartoons to promote the charity and increase public awareness.
Freelance Design at Photo Emporium
November 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and produced a brand-new modern logo for the company.
Freelance Design at Hero HQ
July 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
Designed and produced, and later updated, logo, banner, magazine advert and flyer to promote the business.
Stunt Double / Continuity Director (Pre-production) at BBC Doctor Who
September 1, 2018 - Present
Provided stunt double support for The Doctor character and was heavily involved in pre-production as a continuity director, contributing to scene preparation and consistency.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Animator at Doodle inc.
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Delivered freelance design and animation work including promotional assets for charity and business clients, such as animations, leaflets, posters, cartoon-style illustrations, and updates to branding and marketing materials.
Stunt Double / Continuity Director (VFX involvement) at BBC Doctor Who
September 1, 2018 - Present
Starred as a stunt double for “The Doctor” and was heavily involved in pre-production work as a continuity director related to the production and VFX process.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Animator at Doodle inc. -Seaham
September 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Freelance design and animation work across multiple client projects, including charity promotion, branding, logo and graphic creation, and production of marketing materials and animated assets.
Freelance Design at A Sweet Favour
April 1, 2017 - Present
Designed a new logo style and branding for a new opening sweet shop in Durham.
Photographers Assistant at Turniphead Pictures -Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
March 1, 2016 - September 30, 2021
Supported photo shoots including submitting different angles, helping with lighting and colour grading, photomanipulation, and location scouting.
Admin Assistant at Dryden Centre -Gateshead
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Inputted data into an Excel system. Quoted as a “massive help.” Overhauled the database by removing errors and initiating a new organisational system to improve efficiency and ease of use.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Animation and Games Art at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020
A-Level - Art at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
A-Level - IT at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor's degree (Animation and Games Art) at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
A-Level (Art) at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
IT (A-Level) at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Science (GCSE) at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
English (GCSE) at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Maths (GCSE) at Cardinal Hume Catholic School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Cambridge National's Certificate - Art and Design (Most Improved Student)
January 1, 2014 - August 9, 2026
Cambridge National's Certificate
January 1, 2014 - August 9, 2026
Most Improved Student (Art and Design Faculty)
January 1, 2014 - August 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail, Professional Services