Hi, I'm Hugo Santos, a 2D multimedia artist and motion designer with over 12 years of professional experience. I craft visual storytelling across digital media, broadcast television, and interactive platforms, blending marketing savvy with creative storytelling. My strengths lie in animation, motion design, and illustration within the Adobe Creative Suite, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through frame-by-frame animation, character design, and production-ready assets. I've led end-to-end creative production pipelines, established visual standards, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns for digital, social, and broadcast channels. I’m passionate about games’ tech and art, and I enjoy exploring new tools—from Unity and Godot to Procreate and After Effects—to keep creating engaging content.

Hugo Santos

Hi, I'm Hugo Santos, a 2D multimedia artist and motion designer with over 12 years of professional experience. I craft visual storytelling across digital media, broadcast television, and interactive platforms, blending marketing savvy with creative storytelling. My strengths lie in animation, motion design, and illustration within the Adobe Creative Suite, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through frame-by-frame animation, character design, and production-ready assets. I've led end-to-end creative production pipelines, established visual standards, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns for digital, social, and broadcast channels. I’m passionate about games’ tech and art, and I enjoy exploring new tools—from Unity and Godot to Procreate and After Effects—to keep creating engaging content.

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Hi, I’m Hugo Santos, a 2D multimedia artist and motion designer with over 12 years of professional experience. I craft visual storytelling across digital media, broadcast television, and interactive platforms, blending marketing savvy with creative storytelling. My strengths lie in animation, motion design, and illustration within the Adobe Creative Suite, and I enjoy bringing ideas to life through frame-by-frame animation, character design, and production-ready assets.

I’ve led end-to-end creative production pipelines, established visual standards, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver campaigns for digital, social, and broadcast channels. I’m passionate about games’ tech and art, and I enjoy exploring new tools—from Unity and Godot to Procreate and After Effects—to keep creating engaging content.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Digital Factory
August 20, 2018 - April 2, 2025
Lead end-to-end creative production pipelines, develop project visual standards, and coordinate teams of graphic designers, video editors, and producers for multimedia campaigns across digital, social media, and broadcast platforms. Created 2D animated assets, frame-by-frame animation, and motion graphics using After Effects, Illustrator, and Animate; led client-facing presentations.
Lead Motion Designer at Sport Lisboa e Benfica
February 1, 2018 - August 2, 2018
Designed broadcast-ready motion graphics, animated lower thirds, and visual identity assets for live TV programming and social channels. Produced high-volume digital content for large-scale fan engagement campaigns; directed the in-house motion design team and coordinated production schedules under live-broadcast deadlines. Implemented brand consistency guidelines across television, digital, and out-of-home platforms.
Motion Designer and Video Editor at Trigital Audiovisuais
January 1, 2017 - February 2, 2018
Produced animated motion graphics, visual effects, and video edits for television commercials and advertising campaigns using After Effects and Premiere Pro. Created broadcast TV spots for Nickelodeon Portugal, delivering character-driven, playful 2D animation for children’s audiences. Developed motion design packages for children’s programming, including title sequences, bumpers, and institutional content. Collaborated with producers, directors, and editors in a high-volume production environment to deliver assets on schedule.
2D Artist, Motion Designer and Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Designed and delivered 2D illustrations, motion graphics, and character animation for clients across entertainment, marketing, live events, and digital media. Developed complete visual concepts from brief to delivery, including concept art, storyboards, style frames, and production-ready assets. Produced creative content for video campaigns, live stage visuals, and multi-platform digital channels, adapting visual style to diverse brand requirements.

Education

BA Art and Multimedia at Instituto Politécnico de Beja
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Motion Design at ETIC
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Other