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Hi, I’m Karl Vålund, a freelance motion designer and director with a broad and diverse background in motion design, film, and art direction. Since 2008 I’ve worked as a freelance director, editor and motion designer, contributing to campaigns and projects for a wide range of clients.
From 2017 to 2020 I was part of the RaySearch Labs in-house creative team, and since 2020 I’ve run Karl Vålund Media as a freelance motion and digital design practice. You can see a sample of projects and references on my website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
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Work Experience
Senior Visual Designer - Head of post production, design and video at Storstad Mediaproduktion
January 1, 2025 - PresentLead the post production, design, and video efforts as Senior Visual Designer. Managed creative projects and oversaw the post production workflow to deliver high-quality visual content.
Motion Designer at Swiss international
December 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025Created motion design work for the 'Nothing Phone 2a' advertisement campaign, focusing on animation and visual storytelling.
Motion & Art Director at Creo Media Group
December 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Directed and created motion graphics and art direction for a wide range of clients including Skanska, Skania, Saab, and Traton, overseeing visual concepts and execution.
Motion Designer at DICE
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Built and designed branded motion templates, enhancing the company's visual communication and content marketing.
Motion Designer at Granath reklam
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Produced animation and design content for Westfield Mall, contributing to their advertising and promotional campaigns.
Motion & Digital Designer at RaySearch Labs
December 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025Member of the inhouse-agency creative team, designing and animating communication materials including campaign concepts, hospital on-site movies, conference booths, and CEO presentations.
Freelance Motion & Digital Designer at Karl Vaglund Media
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Worked as a motion designer and director on various client projects such as Baxter yearly conference animations, Gainomax TV ads, and Scania truck showroom content.
3D Designer & Motion Designer at B-reel, Los Angeles
May 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Built and developed software/UX products with McKinzie and B-reel, combining 3D design and motion graphics for client projects such as Coca-cola.
Motion Designer at Various studios in London
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Worked freelance for various London-based companies on motion design for clients like Carlsberg, Xbox, Sennheiser, Jaguar, Bacardi, Google, Qatar Airways, and more, producing motion graphics, visual languages, animations, commercials, and campaigns.
Director & Editor at Freelance in Stockholm
December 31, 2012 - July 13, 2025Directed and edited commercials and music videos in Stockholm before relocating to London for larger international projects.
Senior Visual Designer - Head of post production, design and video at Storstad Mediaproduktion
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeading post-production, design, and video projects with a focus on senior visual design, managing and directing creative output from conception to final delivery.
Motion designer at Swiss international
December 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025Created motion design work, notably for 'Nothing Phone 2a' advertisement, delivering high-quality commercial visuals on a freelance basis.
Motion & Art director at Creo Media Group
December 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Directed motion and art projects for various clients including Skanska, Skania, Saab, and Traton, managing creative processes and ensuring brand alignment through motion design.
Motion designer at Dice
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Designed and built branded motion templates supporting Dice's visual identity and marketing campaigns as a freelance motion designer.
Motion Designer at Granath reklam
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Provided motion design and animation content for the Westfield Mall project, contributing to commercial and retail advertising outputs.
Motion & Digital Designer at RaySearch Labs
December 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025Member of inhouse creative agency designing and animating communication materials including campaign concepts, hospital on-site movies, conference booth design, and CEO-presentations.
Freelance Motion & Digital Designer at Karl Vaglund Media
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Worked as motion designer and director on projects including conference animations, TV ads, and showroom designs for clients like Baxter, Gainomax, and Scania.
3D Designer & Motion Designer at B-reel, Los Angeles
May 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Developed software/UX products including motion design projects for Coca-cola, collaborating with McKinzie and B-reel teams.
Motion designer (Freelance) at Various London studios and clients
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Created motion graphics, animated infographics, visual languages, and concept designs for clients like Carlsberg, Xbox, Sennheiser, Jaguar, Bacardi, Google, Qatar Airways, Puma, Hugo Boss, Adidas, Lancome, Dolce & Gabbana, Samsung, and others during freelance engagements.
Freelance Director, Editor and Motion Designer at Various clients in Stockholm
December 31, 2012 - July 13, 2025Directed, edited, and produced commercials and music videos, building a solid foundation in creative visual arts before moving to London.
Senior Visual Designer - Head of post production, design and video at Storstad Mediaproduktion
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeading post production, design, and video efforts for the company. Senior visual design responsibilities with a focus on overseeing projects and managing teams.
Motion Designer at Swiss international
December 31, 2024 - July 13, 2025Created motion design work for the “Nothing Phone 2a” advertisement campaign.
Motion & Art Director at Creo Media Group
December 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Directed motion and art projects for clients including Skanska, Skania, Saab, Traton, and others.
Motion Designer at Dice
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Built and designed branded motion templates for Dice.
Motion Designer at Granath reklam
December 31, 2021 - July 13, 2025Performed animation and design work for Westfield Mall.
Motion & Digital Designer at RaySearch Labs
December 31, 2020 - July 13, 2025Member of in-house creative team, responsible for designing and animating communications including campaign concepts, hospital on-site movies, conference booth design, and CEO presentations.
Freelance Motion & Digital Designer / Director at Karl Vaglund Media
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Freelance motion designer and director working on various projects including conference animations, TV ads, and showroom content for clients such as Gainomax and Scania.
3D Designer & Motion Designer at B-reel, Los Angeles
May 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Developed software/UX product in collaboration with McKinzie and B-reel for Coca-Cola.
Motion Designer (Freelance) at Various studios in London
December 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Worked on numerous projects for clients such as Carlsberg, Xbox, Sennheiser, Jaguar, Bacardi, Google, Qatar Airways, Puma, Hugo Boss, SEGA/Sonic, Lancome, Dolce & Gabbana, Samsung, and others focusing on motion graphics, visual languages, animation, and editing.
Freelance Director and Editor at Self-employed - Stockholm
December 31, 2012 - July 13, 2025Directed and edited commercials and music videos.
Senior Visual Designer - Head of post production, design and video at Storstad Mediaproduktion
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeading post production, design, and video teams, managing senior visual design projects for the company.
Motion Designer at Swiss international
December 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025Worked freelance on the “Nothing Phone 2a” advertisement, focused on motion design.
Motion & Art Director at Creo Media Group
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025Directed motion and art for clients such as Skanska, Skania, Saab, Traton, and more.
Motion Designer at Dice
December 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025Built and designed branded motion templates for Dice.
Motion Designer at Granath reklam
December 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025Designed and animated content for Westfield Mall advertisements.
Motion & Digital Designer at RaySearch Labs
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025Member of in-house agency creative team. Designed and animated communications, produced campaign concepts, hospital on-site movies, conference booth design, CEO presentations, and more.
Freelance Motion & Digital Designer at Karl Vaglund Media
December 31, 2017 - July 14, 2025Worked as a motion designer and director on multiple projects including Baxter conference animations, Gainomax TV ads, and Scania truck showroom content.
3D Designer & Motion Designer at Coca-Cola (via McKinzie and B-reel, LA)
May 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025Built and developed software/UX product.
Motion Designer at Various studios in London
December 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025Worked freelance for notable productions on campaigns for Carlsberg, Xbox, Sennheiser, Jaguar, Bacardi, Google, Qatar Airways, SEGA/Sonic, Puma/Hugo Boss, Adidas, Lancome, Dolce & Gabbana, Samsung, and more.
Director and Editor at Freelance in Stockholm
December 31, 2012 - July 14, 2025Directed and edited commercials and music videos.
Freelance Motion Designer & Digital Designer at Karl Vålund Media
January 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025Freelance motion design, film and art direction; develops concepts and delivers motion assets for campaigns and brands.
Motion Designer at RaySearch Labs
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020In-house creative team member responsible for motion design and related visual content.
Freelance Motion & Digital Designer at Karl Vålund Media
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Freelance work across motion design and digital design; built visual language and motion templates.
3D Designer & Motion Designer at Coca-Cola
April 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025Built and developing software/UX product with McKinzie and B-reel; LA.
Motion Designer/FX at Spark 44 (Jaguar CX75 campaign)
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015Concept animation for digital campaigns.
Animator at Max Factor
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015In-house animations for client campaigns.
Animator at Boots
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Concept development and animation.
Motion Designer at Granath Reklam
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Animation and design for campaigns (various short projects).
Education
Film Producer at Kalix Film & TV School - Kalix, Sweden
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Motion Designer at Hyper Island - Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Film Producer at Kalix Film & TV school
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Motion Designer at Hyper Island
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Film Producer at Kalix Film & TV school
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Motion Designer at Hyper Island
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Film Producer at Kalix Film & TV school - Kalix, Sweden
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Motion Designer at Hyper Island - Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Film & TV Diploma at Kalix Film and TV School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
Art director
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Art director
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Art director
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Art director
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet
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