I’m a Motion Designer and Compositing Artist with over 16 years of experience in animation, advertising, and post-production. I’ve collaborated with global brands like PlayStation, Vodafone, Heinz, and KPMG, creating motion design that blends design, rhythm, and storytelling across digital and broadcast media. Recently, I had the opportunity to work at Lighthouse Studios on the animated feature Light of the World, directed by Disney veteran Tom Bancroft (The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast). There, I honed my compositing craft , integrating animation, lighting, and effects to achieve cinematic storytelling. I’m expanding my workflow with AI tools like Runway ML, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney etc. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 🇪🇺 EU Citizen | 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Native) | 🇬🇧 English (Upper Intermediate) | 🇪🇸 Spanish (Learning)

Guilherme Prestes

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I’m a Motion Designer and Compositing Artist with over 16 years of experience in animation, advertising, and post-production. I’ve collaborated with global brands like PlayStation, Vodafone, Heinz, and KPMG, creating motion design that blends design, rhythm, and storytelling across digital and broadcast media. Recently, I had the opportunity to work at Lighthouse Studios on the animated feature Light of the World, directed by Disney veteran Tom Bancroft (The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast). There, I honed my compositing craft , integrating animation, lighting, and effects to achieve cinematic storytelling. I’m expanding my workflow with AI tools like Runway ML, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney etc. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 🇪🇺 EU Citizen | 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Native) | 🇬🇧 English (Upper Intermediate) | 🇪🇸 Spanish (Learning)

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I’m a Motion Designer and Compositing Artist with over 16 years of experience in animation, advertising, and post-production.

I’ve collaborated with global brands like PlayStation, Vodafone, Heinz, and KPMG, creating motion design that blends design, rhythm, and storytelling across digital and broadcast media.

Recently, I had the opportunity to work at Lighthouse Studios on the animated feature Light of the World, directed by Disney veteran Tom Bancroft (The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast). There, I honed my compositing craft , integrating animation, lighting, and effects to achieve cinematic storytelling.

I’m expanding my workflow with AI tools like Runway ML, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney etc.
Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

🇪🇺 EU Citizen | 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Native) | 🇬🇧 English (Upper Intermediate) | 🇪🇸 Spanish (Learning)

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Lighthouse Studios
May 31, 2024 - March 14, 2024
Contributed to the animated feature film Light of the World, directed by the award-winning Tom Bancroft, known for iconic works such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Mulan. Played a key role in compositing scenes, layering animation and visual effects to bring the story to life with depth and vibrancy. Collaborated with the animation and VFX team to ensure seamless integration of visual elements, maintaining consistency across the film.
Motion Graphic Specialist at Folk Wunderman Thompson
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2024
Created motion graphics for advertising campaigns and social media content. Led animation projects from concept to execution, collaborating with creative teams. Used After Effects to develop visual storytelling for brand clients. Developed smooth 2D animations that improved engagement rates for digital campaigns.
Motion Graphic Specialist at Pearl Group Production Services
October 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Created 2D video designs and animations. Video animation creation for events and conferences (large formats and multiple screens).
Supervisor, Motion Graphic Team at Racco Cosméticos
January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Led a team of motion graphic designers, overseeing the production of high-quality animations and video content for commercial campaigns. Defined creative direction in collaboration with clients and senior management, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and campaign goals. Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring the team delivered on schedule and within budget. Provided guidance and feedback to team members on design and technical aspects of motion graphics, video editing, and post-production. Reviewed and approved final designs, ensuring all deliverables met the highest standards of quality and creativity.
Motion Graphic/Motion Design at AGR Tourism
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2018
Developed visual concepts and animations for tourism promotions, creating campaigns that captured the target audience's attention. Responsible for creating visual identity and graphic assets, coordinating activities with other creative teams to ensure brand consistency. Led client presentations and provided feedback to transform ideas into dynamic and effective visual pieces. Produced advertisement videos and digital media designs, focusing on visual composition and advanced animation techniques.
Motion Graphic/Motion Design at Tabasco Movies
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Created animated logos, banners, and commercial videos, focusing on innovative solutions for promotional campaigns for films and cinematic productions. Collaborated with directors and producers to ensure videos and graphic pieces aligned with the project’s tone and style. Handled video editing and post-production, applying animation techniques to bring concepts and ideas to life in a visually engaging way. Experience in presenting and approving designs and animations with clients.
Motion Graphic Designer / Art Director at UP! Essência (Oficial)
March 1, 2013 - January 31, 2015
Defined the visual style for advertising campaigns, overseeing the creation of graphic design and animations for commercial videos and branding. Managed the design team, coordinating activities between various creative departments to ensure high-quality material delivery. Worked directly with clients to develop tailored visual strategies, including approval of designs, videos, and brand identity. Managed 2D animation and motion graphics projects using After Effects.
Graphic Designer Specialist at NPP Propaganda Agency
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Determined visual representation of concepts, selected photographs and design elements, developed looks/styles for publications and ad campaigns. Supervised design staff and coordinated with creative departments. Reviewed and approved designs and artworks. Presented designs to clients for approval and was responsible for commercial videos, banners, design, and branding.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo
January 1, 2010 - November 30, 2014

Qualifications

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Art Direction
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
2D Traditional Character Animation – Acting and Pose
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Animation & Motion Graphics Specialization
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Compositing in Toon Boom Harmony
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
2D Character Animation - Acting & Posing
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Financial Services