I'm Ilias Bogdanos, a motion designer and animator from Athens, Greece with a strong interest in technology and contemporary digital media. My core practice centers on motion design, with a focus on 3D, animation, video editing, and post-production, delivering engaging visuals for TV and digital campaigns. I collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to craft cohesive narratives and optimized production pipelines. Over the past four years I have actively explored and integrated artificial intelligence into advertising, applying AI tools creatively and practically within modern production workflows to accelerate ideation, design, prototyping, and post-production while enhancing storytelling and interactive experiences.…

Ilias Bogdanos

I'm Ilias Bogdanos, a motion designer and animator from Athens, Greece with a strong interest in technology and contemporary digital media. My core practice centers on motion design, with a focus on 3D, animation, video editing, and post-production, delivering engaging visuals for TV and digital campaigns. I collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to craft cohesive narratives and optimized production pipelines. Over the past four years I have actively explored and integrated artificial intelligence into advertising, applying AI tools creatively and practically within modern production workflows to accelerate ideation, design, prototyping, and post-production while enhancing storytelling and interactive experiences.…

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I’m Ilias Bogdanos, a motion designer and animator from Athens, Greece with a strong interest in technology and contemporary digital media. My core practice centers on motion design, with a focus on 3D, animation, video editing, and post-production, delivering engaging visuals for TV and digital campaigns. I collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to craft cohesive narratives and optimized production pipelines.

Over the past four years I have actively explored and integrated artificial intelligence into advertising, applying AI tools creatively and practically within modern production workflows to accelerate ideation, design, prototyping, and post-production while enhancing storytelling and interactive experiences.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Motion Designer / Animator / New Tech Dev at ADMINE
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025
Designed and produced motion graphics and animations for TV and digital commercials. Managed post-production pipelines from concept to final delivery, collaborating with creative directors, producers, and clients, and integrating AI tools into ideation, design, and production stages.
Lead Motion Designer / Animator / New Tech Dev at Frank and Fame
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Designed and produced motion graphics and animations for TV and digital commercials. Managed post-production pipelines from concept to final delivery, collaborating with creative directors, producers, and clients, and integrating AI tools into ideation, design, and production stages. Designed interactive mechanisms for activation campaigns, branded experiences, and game-based concepts.
Post Production Manager / Motion Designer / Production Coordinator at Takes 2 Productions
April 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Oversaw post-production workflows across multiple projects, ensuring visual consistency, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery. Managed editing, color, sound coordination, versioning, and final outputs for broadcast and digital platforms.
Senior Video Editor / Motion Graphics Designer at Telia Communications
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Designed and produced motion graphics and animations for TV and digital commercials. Created daily videos for the news, collaborating with journalists, editors, and content teams to align visuals with editorial direction.
Social Media Marketing / Video Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Created and edited social media videos and content for clients on a freelance basis, supporting campaigns with engaging visuals.
Social Media Manager at Mitsis Rodos Mari Hotels
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025
Managed social media presence and produced video content for branding and campaigns across hotel properties.
Lead Motion Designer / Animator / New Tech Developer at ADMINE
May 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025
Designed and produced motion graphics and animations for TV and digital commercials. Managed post-production pipelines from concept to final delivery. Collaborated with creative directors, producers, and clients, and integrated AI tools into ideation, design, and production stages. Designed interactive mechanisms for activation campaigns, branded experiences, and game-based concepts. Developed creative concepts, visual directions, and storyboards from brief to execution. Oversaw post-production workflows across multiple projects, ensuring visual consistency, technical accuracy, and on-time delivery. Managed editing, color, sound coordination, versioning, and final outputs for broadcast and digital platforms. Created daily news videos in collaboration with journalists and editors to align visuals with editorial direction.
Lead Motion Designer / Animator / New Tech Developer at Frank and Fame
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Designed and produced motion graphics and animations for TV and digital commercials. Integrated AI tools into ideation, design, prototyping, and post-production pipelines. Designed interactive mechanisms for activation campaigns, branded experiences, and game-based concepts. Developed creative concepts, visual directions, and storyboards from brief to execution. Oversaw post-production workflows across multiple projects, ensuring visual consistency and on-time delivery. Managed editing, color, sound coordination, versioning, and final outputs for broadcast and digital platforms.
Social Media Manager at Mitsis Rhodes Maris Hotels
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025
Managed social media presence, campaigns, and content strategy for the hotel group; produced videos and posts to support marketing goals.
Social Media Manager at Mitsis Rodos Maris Hotels
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025

Education

Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation & Interactive Media at Middlesex University / AKTO, Athens
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Bachelor’s degree at Middlesex University / AKTO, Athens
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Bachelor's degree in 3D Animation & Interactive Media at Middlesex University / AKTO, Athens
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Bachelor's degree at Middlesex University / AKTO Athens
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026

Qualifications

Autodesk 3ds Max Certified Professional
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Autodesk 3ds Max Certified Professional
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Autodesk 3ds Max certified user
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Certified professional Autodesk 3ds Max
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Autodesk 3ds Max certified user
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Certified Professional Autodesk 3ds Max
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Autodesk 3ds Max certified user
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Certified professional Autodesk 3ds Max
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Other

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