Hi, I’m Francesco Pestarino, a motion designer based in Brussels with a passion for blending photography, animation, film, and architecture to tell engaging stories. I enjoy working across 2D and 3D spaces, from concept through post-production, and collaborating with teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe and done freelance work for clients including Amnesty International, Brussels Airlines and EU agencies. I love tackling cross-disciplinary projects that combine motion, mapping, and interactive media to create memorable experiences.…

Francesco Pestarino

Hi, I’m Francesco Pestarino, a motion designer based in Brussels with a passion for blending photography, animation, film, and architecture to tell engaging stories. I enjoy working across 2D and 3D spaces, from concept through post-production, and collaborating with teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe and done freelance work for clients including Amnesty International, Brussels Airlines and EU agencies. I love tackling cross-disciplinary projects that combine motion, mapping, and interactive media to create memorable experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Francesco Pestarino, a motion designer based in Brussels with a passion for blending photography, animation, film, and architecture to tell engaging stories. I enjoy working across 2D and 3D spaces, from concept through post-production, and collaborating with teams to craft visuals that resonate with audiences.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with studios across Europe and done freelance work for clients including Amnesty International, Brussels Airlines and EU agencies. I love tackling cross-disciplinary projects that combine motion, mapping, and interactive media to create memorable experiences.

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English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer at Submarine - Antwerp, Belgium
December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Designed and produced motion graphics for various media projects, delivering high-quality animation content for clients and internal productions during a six-month tenure.
Motion Designer at Fisheye - Wetteren, Belgium
March 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Created motion design and animation for client projects, collaborating closely with creative teams to produce engaging visual content over nearly two years of work.
Motion Designer at NTTRB Studio - Brussels, Belgium
December 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Handled motion graphics and animation duties, crafting visuals that supported branding and multimedia deliverables from March to December 2021.
Motion Designer at Apparati Effimeri - Bologna, Italy
February 28, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Contributed motion design and visual content for ephemeral art installations and multimedia projects in a short contract role from November 2020 to February 2021.
Motion Designer at The Jack Stupid - Milan, Italy
September 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Delivered motion graphic services and animation for creative projects across various digital platforms during a summer engagement in 2020.
Motion Designer at Submarine - Antwerp, Belgium
December 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Created engaging motion design and animation content for various projects, working closely with creative teams to deliver high-quality visuals from concept to completion over a six-month period.
Motion Designer at Fisheye - Wetteren, Belgium
March 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Produced motion graphics and animations across multiple digital campaigns and projects. Collaborated with other creatives and clients to enhance messaging with dynamic visual content.
Motion Designer at NTTRB Studio - Brussels, Belgium
December 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Contributed to motion design projects focusing on 2D and 3D animation, video editing, and graphic design as part of a vibrant studio environment.
Motion Designer at Apparati Effimeri - Bologna, Italy
February 28, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Engaged in creating ephemeral art through motion design, incorporating animation and video techniques in a studio specialized in transient visual experiences.
Motion Designer at The Jack Stupid - Milan, Italy
September 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Designed and animated motion graphics for branding and promotional purposes during a short contract, honing skills in digital storytelling and multimedia content creation.
Motion Designer at Submarine
December 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Developed motion design, animation, and visual content for campaigns; collaborated with teams to deliver engaging visuals for clients.
Motion Designer at Fisheye
March 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Produced motion graphics and 2D/3D animation for a variety of clients; involved in concept development and post-production.
Motion Designer at NTTRB Studio
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Created motion design and video content for campaigns, brand storytelling, and events; collaborated with creative teams.
Motion Designer at Apparati Effimeri
February 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Developed motion graphics and animations for clients; contributed to narrative direction and editing.
Motion Designer at The Jack Stupid
September 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Produced concept visuals and animations; contributed to project pitches and deliverables.
Motion Designer at Submarine
December 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created motion design assets and animation sequences for campaigns; collaborated with producers and art directors to deliver visually compelling content across social, web and broadcast.
Motion Designer at Fisheye
March 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Produced motion graphics and visual storytelling for a diverse client portfolio; contributed to concept development and post-production for multiple formats.
Motion Designer at NTTRB Studio
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Developed motion design and animation for studio projects, including branding, showreels and installations; collaborated with creative teams to shape visuals.
Motion Designer at Apparati Effimeri
February 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Created motion design and video content for installations and digital media; contributed to concept development and production pipelines.
Motion Designer at The Jack Stupid
September 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Produced motion graphics and video content; collaborated on concept art and animation for campaigns and shows.

Education

Postgraduate Master in Motion Design at CFP Bauer - Milan, Italy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Master Degree in Architecture at Polytechnic University of Genoa - Genoa, Italy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Short Master in Store Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design - Milan, Italy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Erasmus at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University - Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Postgraduate Master in Motion Design at CFP Bauer - Milan, Italy
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Master Degree in Architecture at Polytechnic University of Genoa - Genoa, Italy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Short Master in Store Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design - Milan, Italy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Erasmus at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University - Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Master in Motion Design at CFP Bauer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master Degree in Architecture at Polytechnic University of Genoa
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Short Master in Store Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Erasmus at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Master in Motion Design at CFP Bauer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Master Degree in Architecture at Polytechnic University of Genoa
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Short Master in Store Design at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Erasmus at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization

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