I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience blending motion & digital design and visual storytelling to create work that resonates with diverse audiences. My passion is in crafting brand-aligned visuals that not only look great but also communicate a clear message. I thrive on collaboration—bouncing ideas around with teams and turning them into accessible, impactful content. As a self-starter who values independence, I’m just as comfortable taking a strategic, practical approach as I am working through ideas in creative, collaborative sessions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I’m always excited to explore new tools and techniques to deliver the best possible outcome for every project. For me, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating work that connects & inspires people.…

Milena Podloch

I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience blending motion & digital design and visual storytelling to create work that resonates with diverse audiences. My passion is in crafting brand-aligned visuals that not only look great but also communicate a clear message. I thrive on collaboration—bouncing ideas around with teams and turning them into accessible, impactful content. As a self-starter who values independence, I’m just as comfortable taking a strategic, practical approach as I am working through ideas in creative, collaborative sessions. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I’m always excited to explore new tools and techniques to deliver the best possible outcome for every project. For me, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating work that connects & inspires people.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over a decade of experience blending motion & digital design and visual storytelling to create work that resonates with diverse audiences. My passion is in crafting brand-aligned visuals that not only look great but also communicate a clear message.

I thrive on collaboration—bouncing ideas around with teams and turning them into accessible, impactful content. As a self-starter who values independence, I’m just as comfortable taking a strategic, practical approach as I am working through ideas in creative, collaborative sessions.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I’m always excited to explore new tools and techniques to deliver the best possible outcome for every project.

For me, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating work that connects & inspires people.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital & Motion Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2010 - Present
Multidisciplinary motion and digital designer with over 15 years’ experience creating clear, engaging, and brand-aligned visual communication. Specialising in motion graphics, digital design, video editing, and visual storytelling for marketing, communications, and international audiences. Skilled in managing multi-format content, maintaining brand consistency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite, developing in Figma, with strong organisational skills and experience delivering high-volume creative assets in fast-paced settings.
Digital & Motion Designer at Edinburgh Napier University
February 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and maintained the university’s online Brand Hub, improving access to guidelines, digital assets, and visual standards. Led the refresh of the university’s visual identity, ensuring consistent brand application across digital and print communication. Produced motion graphics for explainer videos, internal campaigns, marketing, and social content, establishing a scalable motion style. Created large icon libraries, branded toolkits, and PowerPoint templates used across the institution. Supported the UX team through design system components, prototype layouts, and usability testing. Delivered multi-channel content for leadership communications, student recruitment, events, and online marketing.
Motion Designer at Onet / Ringier Axel Springer
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Created motion templates and video packages for a broad Central European audience, enabling editors to produce on-brand content efficiently. Designed branding elements for webcast teams, online news formats, lifestyle channels, and live streaming content. Produced dynamic motion graphics that improved viewer engagement across digital platforms.
Lead Graphic Designer at Natural Pharmaceuticals
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Delivered digital and print design for marketing campaigns, ensuring brand consistency across all materials. Directed visual execution for the e-commerce website and email marketing, improving brand presence and customer engagement.
Motion Designer at Lemon Film / ICE Images
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2015
Developed a motion-graphics style for DOOH campaigns, produced content for national promos, and supported post-production with motion-design and VFX elements.
Motion Designer at TVN24
March 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Produced motion graphics for broadcast news programmes, enhancing clarity and viewer understanding of complex topics.
Motion Designer at PolaFilms
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Designed motion content for promotional films for cultural institutions and French corporate clients.

Education

Masters of Art at Academy of Fine Arts, warsaw
September 1, 2004 - March 11, 2010
Graphic Design /Multimedia
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) at Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate at Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading at TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp at School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop at MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns at WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) at Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate at Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading at TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp at School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop at MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns at WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) at Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate at Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading at TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp at School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop at MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns at WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) at Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate at Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading at TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp at School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop at MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns at WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

UX Design Certificate - Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading - TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods - School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp - School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop - MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns - WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) - Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate - Google Career / Coursera
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading - TQUK
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods - School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp - School of Motion
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop - MediaLab Opole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns - WSR Warsaw
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA in Graphic Design (Multimedia)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Advanced Motion Methods
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Explainer Camp
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
3D Mapping Workshop
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Designing Advertising Campaigns
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences