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Cédric Layrac

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I'm Cédric Layrac, a freelance Motion Designer based in France with a track record spanning from small studios to global campaigns. I love collaborating with creatives, solving challenges, and turning ideas into motion.

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I’m Cédric Layrac, a freelance Motion Designer based in France with a track record spanning from small studios to global campaigns. I love collaborating with creatives, solving challenges, and turning ideas into motion.

I work with agencies and direct clients worldwide, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality content across advertising, social, DOOH, and corporate videos.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 6 roles

Motion and 3D Animator · Backlight Studio, Gimagin Paris, Groupe OPA, Ogilvy DNX, KHWSDec 2016 – Jul 2025 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Worked as a Motion and 3D animator collaborating with multiple studios including Backlight Studio, Gimagin Paris, Groupe OPA, Ogilvy DNX, and KHWS.

Creative Manager · Squeezed Media, LondonDec 2016 – Jul 2025 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Directed and animated motion graphics projects from concept to final delivery. Recruited and managed a team of designers to deliver original, high-quality content. Managed creative direction, production timelines, and client expectations. Oversaw end-to-end production across corporate, social, and B2B content.

Freelance Motion Designer · London (On-site & Remote)Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Delivered content for advertising, social campaigns, corporate videos, product launches, DOOH, and both B2B and B2C communications. Built trusted relationships with agencies, direct clients, creatives, and directors. Collaborated with major agencies including AM VBBDO, RAPP, PUBLICIS SAPIENT, FEED. Produced work for international campaigns with Meta, Burberry, YouTube, PayPal, Adobe, Pepsi, Mars, Citroën, Pokerstar and more. Partnered with Taylor James on animatics, 3D compositing, VFX, and Motion Design. Partnered with directors and boutique studios to bring diverse creative visions to life.

Freelance Motion Designer · Self-employedJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos
Creative Manager · Squeezed MediaJan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs
Motion & 3D Animator · Backlight Studio; Gimagin Paris; Groupe OPA; Ogilvy DNX; KHWSJan 2006 – Dec 2016 · 11 yrs

Education

BA in Video Game & Animation · Créapole2030 – 2026
Degree in GFX Design & Communication · Aurillac2030 – 2026

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