Hi, I’m Nicolas Martin, a French Motion Designer and Art Director. I’m always open to new propositions and I’d be delighted to discuss your project over a coffee. I bring the best of my expertise to every project, fully tailored to your needs, and I’ve gained experience in diverse environments that shaped my practice. Education has become a passion and I teach a lot. Sharing knowledge with fresh minds has become essential for my growth as both a person and a professional. Since 2022 I’ve been teaching motion design at AGR in Nantes, and I’ve led departments and designed curricula at L'École Multimédia while collaborating with brands worldwide during my freelance career.

Nicolas Martin

Hi, I’m Nicolas Martin, a French Motion Designer and Art Director. I’m always open to new propositions and I’d be delighted to discuss your project over a coffee. I bring the best of my expertise to every project, fully tailored to your needs, and I’ve gained experience in diverse environments that shaped my practice. Education has become a passion and I teach a lot. Sharing knowledge with fresh minds has become essential for my growth as both a person and a professional. Since 2022 I’ve been teaching motion design at AGR in Nantes, and I’ve led departments and designed curricula at L'École Multimédia while collaborating with brands worldwide during my freelance career.

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Hi, I’m Nicolas Martin, a French Motion Designer and Art Director. I’m always open to new propositions and I’d be delighted to discuss your project over a coffee. I bring the best of my expertise to every project, fully tailored to your needs, and I’ve gained experience in diverse environments that shaped my practice.

Education has become a passion and I teach a lot. Sharing knowledge with fresh minds has become essential for my growth as both a person and a professional. Since 2022 I’ve been teaching motion design at AGR in Nantes, and I’ve led departments and designed curricula at L’École Multimédia while collaborating with brands worldwide during my freelance career.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Design Teacher at AGR, School of Visual Arts (Nantes)
September 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching motion design to three cohorts at different levels; sharing technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-employed (France and abroad)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborated with a wide range of clients from startups to large corporations; worked with brands such as Afflelou, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Diesel, Hennessy, Nerf, Lidl, SFR, Shiseido, Renault, BNP Paribas, Chanel, Engie, Cronik Fiktion, Prada, National Geographic, Lascaux, Te Papa Museum, and more. Spent a year as a digital nomad in New Zealand.
Motion Design & Animation Teacher at IUT di Corsica
December 31, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Taught motion design, animation and character design to Corsican students at Corte's public university.
Head of Department & Motion Design Teacher at L'École Multimédia
December 31, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Built and organized educational content, aligned with RNCP standards, trained students, assessed projects, and supported cohorts throughout their learning journey.
Art Director at Afflelou
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Created new print materials for franchised stores and adapted materials for web and video formats.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance motion designer working with startups and large brands. Collaborated with brands such as Afflelou, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Diesel, Hennessy, Nerf, Lidl, SFR, Shiseido, Renault, BNP Paribas, Chanel, Engie, Cronik Fiktion, Prada, National Geographic, Lascaux, Te Papa Museum, and more. Also spent a year as a digital nomad in New Zealand.
Motion Design Teacher at AGR (School of Visual Arts), Nantes
September 1, 2022 - Present
Teach and share technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge with three cohorts at different levels, fostering hands-on learning and creativity.
Motion Design & Animation Teacher at IUT di Corsica
January 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Teach motion design, animation and character design to Corsican students at Corte’s public University.
Head of Department and Motion Design Teacher at L'École Multimédia
January 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Build and organize educational content, align with RNCP standards, train students, assess tools and projects, and support cohorts throughout their learning journey.
Art Director at Afflelou
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Created new print materials for franchised stores and adapted materials for web and video formats.
Motion Design Teacher at AGR, School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2022 - Present
Teach technical, theoretical and practical motion design to three cohorts at different levels in Nantes.
Motion Design & Animation Teacher at IUT di Corsica
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Teach motion design, animation and character design to Corsican students at Corte's public University.
Head of Department and Motion Design Teacher at L'École Multimédia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Built and organized educational content, aligned with RNCP standards, trained students, assessed them on tools and projects, and supported cohorts throughout their learning journey.
Art Director at Afflelou
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created print materials for franchised stores and adapted materials for web and video formats.

Education

Master (2) Art Direction Motion Design at École MultiMÉdia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Licence at UPEM
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
DUT Métiers du Multimédia et Internet at IUT Cergy-Pontoise
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Baccalauréat at Lycée Condorcet
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master (2) in Art Direction & Motion Design at École Multimédia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Licence EVMAN at UPEM
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
DUT Métiers du Multimédia et Internet at IUT Cergy-Pontoise
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Baccalauréat at Lycée Condorcet
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master (2) in Art Direction & Motion Design at École Multimédia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Licence EVMAN at Université Pierre Mendès France (UPEM)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
DUT Métiers du Multimédia et Internet at IUT Cergy-Pontoise
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Baccalauréat at Lycée Condorcet
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Duik Certified Expert: Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Duik Certified
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Character animation
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Storyboarding
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026
Teaching Skills
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail