I’m a motion designer, animator, and 3D artist based in the UK, helping brands communicate complex ideas through animation, motion graphics, and immersive experiences. My work spans fintech, telecommunications, entertainment, and cultural heritage, blending creative vision with technical execution to deliver compelling visuals from concept through delivery. With 7+ years of delivering campaigns for diverse clients, I thrive on building immersive experiences and scalable asset pipelines that empower teams and elevate brand storytelling.

Jesse Obafemi

I’m a motion designer, animator, and 3D artist based in the UK, helping brands communicate complex ideas through animation, motion graphics, and immersive experiences. My work spans fintech, telecommunications, entertainment, and cultural heritage, blending creative vision with technical execution to deliver compelling visuals from concept through delivery. With 7+ years of delivering campaigns for diverse clients, I thrive on building immersive experiences and scalable asset pipelines that empower teams and elevate brand storytelling.

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I’m a motion designer, animator, and 3D artist based in the UK, helping brands communicate complex ideas through animation, motion graphics, and immersive experiences. My work spans fintech, telecommunications, entertainment, and cultural heritage, blending creative vision with technical execution to deliver compelling visuals from concept through delivery.

With 7+ years of delivering campaigns for diverse clients, I thrive on building immersive experiences and scalable asset pipelines that empower teams and elevate brand storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer at SpencerZill
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and animated promotional content for short films. Collaborated with creative designers on motion graphics redesign for Clubhouse, resulting in a 25% studio growth over 3 months. Utilized Blender and After Effects for high-quality visual effects, enhancing storytelling and aesthetics. Managed and animated assets for Pancake Swap, Raven Bank, MTN, and Learnaverse projects.
Creative Director, VFX/3D Artist at COZA Corporate
January 31, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Assisted in creating motion graphics for promotional campaigns that increased audience engagement by 15%. Collaborated with videographers to refine concepts, reducing corporate revisions by 10%. Developed animations for internal presentations using Adobe After Effects to clarify complex concepts and improve project pitches.
Lead Designer, 3D Animator at AFEN Blockchain
December 31, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Implemented a streamlined review process with After Effects and Blender, cutting turnaround time by 30% and boosting productivity by 20%. Created a company-wide motion graphic template library saving 10 hours per project and increasing efficiency by 12%. Pioneered gamification in Unreal Engine, increasing investor trust and government investments by 50%.
3D Game Animator, Rigging artist at Trimera Interactive
April 30, 2021 - August 23, 2025
Rigged and animated assets and characters for games. Created in-game motion graphics using After Effects and Blender.
Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Redwire Marketing
October 31, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Produced over 200 dynamic motion graphics for original series and features, driving a 35% increase in social media viewer engagement. Led integration of 3D graphics into brand videos, leading to a 20% uplift in trailer views. Collaborated closely with marketing and content teams to enhance brand perception by 15%.
Founder, Virtual Reality Designer, Creative Lead at CyberSafari LTD
February 1, 2004 - January 1, 2025
Founded XR start-up dedicated to digitally preserving Africa’s historic sites and monuments; designed VR heritage environments with AI character integration for cultural education projects; directed production of 3D animations and marketing campaigns.
Lead Designer, 3D Animator, XR Designer at Thrill Digital (Now ASTRA Labs)
May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Created a Virtual reality fashion experience; developed a VR building template library adopted company-wide, saving an average of 10 hours per project and boosting overall efficiency by 12%. Pioneered the use of gamification in Unreal Engine, resulting in a $50,000 grant from Epic Games; designed and launched an award-nominated VR fashion experience featuring 20+ photorealistic 3D garment simulations in Marvelous Designer; collaborated with cross-functional teams on immersive metaverse projects, managing asset pipelines and ensuring visual consistency across platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Education) at University of Ilorin, Nigeria
August 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025
MA Creative and Cultural Industries Management at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne
September 22, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Qualifications

School of Motion Certificate
January 1, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Motion Design School Certificate
January 1, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Rebel Way Certificate
January 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Certificate in AI/ML Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Telecommunications