I’m Mila Cherepanova, a Motion Designer and Art Director crafting cinematic visuals for brands, museums, and immersive experiences. Based in Paris, I lead multidisciplinary teams, shape visual concepts from idea to delivery, and produce large-scale multimedia installations and branded content across digital, broadcast, and exhibition spaces. I blend storytelling, motion design, and emerging AI tools to create engaging visual narratives that resonate in both digital and physical environments. Over the past six-plus years I’ve steered international projects for cultural institutions and global brands, from museum exhibitions to online performances. I value collaboration, adaptability, and rigorous production workflows, and I’m comfortable directing artists, designers, animators, and sound teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. My work reflects a passion for storytelling, innovation, and the transformative potential of technology in art and culture.

Mila Cherepanova

I’m Mila Cherepanova, a Motion Designer and Art Director crafting cinematic visuals for brands, museums, and immersive experiences. Based in Paris, I lead multidisciplinary teams, shape visual concepts from idea to delivery, and produce large-scale multimedia installations and branded content across digital, broadcast, and exhibition spaces. I blend storytelling, motion design, and emerging AI tools to create engaging visual narratives that resonate in both digital and physical environments. Over the past six-plus years I’ve steered international projects for cultural institutions and global brands, from museum exhibitions to online performances. I value collaboration, adaptability, and rigorous production workflows, and I’m comfortable directing artists, designers, animators, and sound teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. My work reflects a passion for storytelling, innovation, and the transformative potential of technology in art and culture.

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I’m Mila Cherepanova, a Motion Designer and Art Director crafting cinematic visuals for brands, museums, and immersive experiences. Based in Paris, I lead multidisciplinary teams, shape visual concepts from idea to delivery, and produce large-scale multimedia installations and branded content across digital, broadcast, and exhibition spaces. I blend storytelling, motion design, and emerging AI tools to create engaging visual narratives that resonate in both digital and physical environments.

Over the past six-plus years I’ve steered international projects for cultural institutions and global brands, from museum exhibitions to online performances. I value collaboration, adaptability, and rigorous production workflows, and I’m comfortable directing artists, designers, animators, and sound teams to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. My work reflects a passion for storytelling, innovation, and the transformative potential of technology in art and culture.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer & Art Director at Freelance
September 1, 2020 - Present
Led motion design, branding, and multimedia projects for international brands, production studios, museums, and cultural institutions. Developed visual concepts, storyboards, and animation systems, overseeing projects from idea to delivery. Directed teams of designers, illustrators, animators, and sound designers, ensuring efficient production workflows and creative consistency. Created motion graphics, multimedia installations, social media campaigns, and branded content across digital, broadcast, and exhibition platforms. Integrated AI-driven workflows to optimize creative processes while maintaining high visual quality under tight deadlines.
Motion Designer at Human Films
September 1, 2022 - Present
Created high-quality motion content for top international brands (VK, Yandex, Sber), including social media visuals, corporate materials, and multimedia campaigns. Developed visual concepts and designs aligned with client brand guidelines, ensuring platform-optimized content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Collaborated with creative teams to deliver projects on time, enhancing brand visibility.
Motion Designer & Art Director at Broadcast "Davai" (Moscow, Russia)
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Directed and animated biographical video segments for a TV travel and immigration series, enhancing viewer engagement through compelling visuals. Managed production workflows, including scripting, storyboarding, and animation, ensuring consistency across all episodes.
Storyboard Artist at Various production studios (Moscow, Russia)
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Designed detailed storyboards for high-profile advertising campaigns, visualizing concepts and providing clear direction for production teams. Enhanced narrative flow for The Adobe Series, earning recognition for storytelling clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Moscow State University of Design and Technology
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Moscow State University of Design and Technology
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

Blender
January 1, 2025 - June 12, 2026
AI tools in photo and video creation
January 1, 2025 - June 12, 2026
3D scenes in After Effects
January 1, 2024 - June 12, 2026
Toon Boom Harmony
January 1, 2023 - June 12, 2026
Master Motion Design
January 1, 2022 - June 12, 2026
Blender
January 1, 2025 - June 12, 2026
AI tools in photo and video creation
January 1, 2025 - June 12, 2026
3D scenes in After Effects
January 1, 2024 - June 12, 2026
Toon Boom Harmony
January 1, 2023 - June 12, 2026
Master Motion Design
January 1, 2022 - June 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet