Hi, I'm Marco Souza, a Motion Graphic Designer based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 6+ years of experience in advertising agencies and digital campaigns. I specialize in After Effects–driven animation, video editing, and visual storytelling to translate creative concepts into clear, engaging motion pieces. I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams and delivery-oriented workflows, and I’m interested in automation and AI tools to optimize creative production. I’m available for remote or on-site collaborations and enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through clean storytelling, purposeful pacing, and polished visuals.

Marco Souza

Hi, I'm Marco Souza, a Motion Graphic Designer based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 6+ years of experience in advertising agencies and digital campaigns. I specialize in After Effects–driven animation, video editing, and visual storytelling to translate creative concepts into clear, engaging motion pieces. I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams and delivery-oriented workflows, and I’m interested in automation and AI tools to optimize creative production. I’m available for remote or on-site collaborations and enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through clean storytelling, purposeful pacing, and polished visuals.

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Hi, I’m Marco Souza, a Motion Graphic Designer based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 6+ years of experience in advertising agencies and digital campaigns. I specialize in After Effects–driven animation, video editing, and visual storytelling to translate creative concepts into clear, engaging motion pieces. I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams and delivery-oriented workflows, and I’m interested in automation and AI tools to optimize creative production.

I’m available for remote or on-site collaborations and enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through clean storytelling, purposeful pacing, and polished visuals.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer at CEMIG
August 1, 2024 - Present
Creation of institutional animated content and internal campaigns. Responsibilities include animation, editing, visual adaptation for various formats, and motion design focused on communication clarity and narrative.
Motion/VFX at 203 Edit (freelancer)
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Motion, VFX and composition for an Amazon Prime campaign featuring Pedro Sampaio. Worked alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to tracking, animation, and visual rhythm.
Editor Finalista / Motion at Efeito Borboleta
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Criação de vinhetas, correção de cor, montagem de peças animadas e adaptação de conteúdos para diferentes canais de mídia.
Motion Designer Pleno at Barry Company
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Final editing, narrative enhancement, and color grading. Created animations and adapted visual assets across campaigns and platforms, ensuring consistency and visual impact.
Motion / Direção de Arte at Freelancer (MSDG)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Development of creative and commercial projects in animation, design, and visual effects. Led team collaboration, project direction, and implementation of automated workflows using creative tools and AI.
Motion Designer at 2DeadFrog
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Creation of templates for Envato Elements. Developed storytelling-driven animations and functional templates in After Effects for optimized video production.
Motion / VFX at 203 Edit
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Motion design, VFX and compositing for an Amazon Prime campaign featuring Pedro Sampaio. Worked with tracking, animation and visual rhythm in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Motion Designer at Barry Company
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Developed animations and edited videos for advertising campaigns. Focus on narrative enhancement, color grading and visual consistency across digital platforms.
Motion Designer / Art Direction at Freelancer (MSDG)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative and commercial motion projects for brands and agencies. Acted in motion direction, animation and implementation of automated workflows using creative and AI tools.

Education

Bacharelor at Universidad Estadual de Minas Gerais
December 31, 2024 - September 29, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced After Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Motion Design for Video Editors
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Shading in Blender
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Photoshop for Beginners
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet