I'm Pauline Wilson, a senior motion designer with over 20 years of experience shaping visual stories for global audiences. I specialize in branding, explainers, titles, and multi-platform design for broadcast and digital content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams of designers and collaborating with producers, editors, and directors to deliver high-impact visuals that align with brand guidelines. My career highlights include the global BBC Business News rebrand and the award-winning Coronation BBC News branding, as well as designing the titles for the BBC Two documentary Lives Well Lived. I enjoy mentoring staff and freelancers to maintain the highest creative standards and I'm always exploring how AI can enhance the creative process.…

Pauline Wilson

I'm Pauline Wilson, a senior motion designer with over 20 years of experience shaping visual stories for global audiences. I specialize in branding, explainers, titles, and multi-platform design for broadcast and digital content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams of designers and collaborating with producers, editors, and directors to deliver high-impact visuals that align with brand guidelines. My career highlights include the global BBC Business News rebrand and the award-winning Coronation BBC News branding, as well as designing the titles for the BBC Two documentary Lives Well Lived. I enjoy mentoring staff and freelancers to maintain the highest creative standards and I'm always exploring how AI can enhance the creative process.…

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I’m Pauline Wilson, a senior motion designer with over 20 years of experience shaping visual stories for global audiences. I specialize in branding, explainers, titles, and multi-platform design for broadcast and digital content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams of designers and collaborating with producers, editors, and directors to deliver high-impact visuals that align with brand guidelines.

My career highlights include the global BBC Business News rebrand and the award-winning Coronation BBC News branding, as well as designing the titles for the BBC Two documentary Lives Well Lived. I enjoy mentoring staff and freelancers to maintain the highest creative standards and I’m always exploring how AI can enhance the creative process.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Senior Motion Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024
Created opening titles, end credits and on-screen graphics for BBC Two documentaries. Delivered digital design assets for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, including programme and podcast thumbnails. Produced branding, motion graphics and digital design solutions for clients including BBC, Coca-Cola, and the 1% Club game show. Designed explainer infographics including data visualisation and maps, collaborating with video editors, correspondents, and producers.
Senior Motion Designer at BBC
August 1, 2008 - May 31, 2024
Led conception and development of motion graphics for BBC News, crafting global brand identities across channel outputs. Utilised Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator for dynamic visual content including title sequences, stings, infographics, studio set screens, and social media assets. Developed high-impact projects commissioned by senior BBC executives with contributions to the recommissioned BBC Two documentary 'Lives Well Lived'. Collaborated on global branding initiatives including 'The Coronation' and '100 Women'. Managed a team of 10 designers producing graphics for live and pre-recorded broadcasts, liaised with directors, producers, and journalists to create compelling visual stories while adhering to brand and editorial guidelines. Led the BBC Business News global branding project engaging multiple stakeholders through all project phases.
Motion Designer at BBC
January 1, 2002 - July 31, 2008
Contributed to design teams for BBC News bulletins and programmes, creating motion graphics in a fast-paced environment. Designed visual content including infographics, explainers, maps, graphs, and stings while meeting tight deadlines. Produced complex virtual graphics for real-time news coverage on Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Created title sequences for notable programmes such as Simpson’s World and BBC News Specials. Played out live graphics for various bulletins, ensuring smooth on-air delivery. Developed new skills during attachment to digital design team for BBC News Online working on data visualisation and information graphics.
Freelance Senior Motion Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
June 1, 2024 - Present
Created opening titles, end credits, and on-screen graphics for two documentaries airing on BBC Two; delivered digital design assets for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, including main page thumbnails for programmes and podcasts; produced high-quality branding, motion graphics and digital design solutions for various clients including BBC, Coca-Cola and the 1% Club game show; designed explainer infographics, involving data visualisation, and maps, collaborating closely with video editors, correspondents and producers.
Freelance Senior Motion Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2024 - Present
Created opening titles, end credits and on-screen graphics for two BBC Two documentaries; delivered digital design assets for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, including main page thumbnails for programmes and podcasts; produced branding, motion graphics and digital design solutions for clients including BBC, Coca-Cola and the 1% Club; designed explainer infographics with data visualization and maps in collaboration with editors, correspondents and producers.

Education

BA (hons at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024
Visual Communication Design with Moving Image Design
BA(hons) at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, London
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design (With Moving Image Design) at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, London
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
BA(Hons) Visual Communication Design (Moving Image Design) at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025

Qualifications

Visual Communication Design with Moving Image Design BA (hons)
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization