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I’m Paul Thompson, a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Animator with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality, design-led animation for brands, agencies and digital platforms. I specialise in Cinema 4D and After Effects, with a strong focus on 3D, motion graphics and character-driven work. I deliver projects from concept through to final output, combining creative thinking with efficient, production-ready execution. I’m known for being reliable, adaptable, and easy to work with, with a strong eye for detail and a focus on delivering work that not only looks great, but communicates effectively.…I’m Paul Thompson, a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Animator with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality, design-led animation for brands, agencies and digital platforms. I specialise in Cinema 4D and After Effects, with a strong focus on 3D, motion graphics and character-driven work. I deliver projects from concept through to final output, combining creative thinking with efficient, production-ready execution. I’m known for being reliable, adaptable, and easy to work with, with a strong eye for detail and a focus on delivering work that not only looks great, but communicates effectively.

Paul Thompson

3D Designer, 3D Modeler, 3D Visualizer, +6

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I’m Paul Thompson, a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Animator with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality, design-led animation for brands, agencies and digital platforms. I specialise in Cinema 4D and After Effects, with a strong focus on 3D, motion graphics and character-driven work. I deliver projects from concept through to final output, combining creative thinking with efficient, production-ready execution. I’m known for being reliable, adaptable, and easy to work with, with a strong eye for detail and a focus on delivering work that not only looks great, but communicates effectively.…I’m Paul Thompson, a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Animator with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality, design-led animation for brands, agencies and digital platforms. I specialise in Cinema 4D and After Effects, with a strong focus on 3D, motion graphics and character-driven work. I deliver projects from concept through to final output, combining creative thinking with efficient, production-ready execution. I’m known for being reliable, adaptable, and easy to work with, with a strong eye for detail and a focus on delivering work that not only looks great, but communicates effectively.

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I’m Paul Thompson, a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Animator with over 20 years of experience creating high-quality, design-led animation for brands, agencies and digital platforms. I specialise in Cinema 4D and After Effects, with a strong focus on 3D, motion graphics and character-driven work.

I deliver projects from concept through to final output, combining creative thinking with efficient, production-ready execution. I’m known for being reliable, adaptable, and easy to work with, with a strong eye for detail and a focus on delivering work that not only looks great, but communicates effectively.

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Work Experience

Motion designer / animator at Hape

November 4, 2024 - March 26, 2026

Senior Motion Designer & 3D Artist at Digimental Studios / HAPE

October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026

Developed and animated stylised 3D characters with strong personality, performance, and visual appeal for the HAPE brand across digital platforms. Created a wide range of motion content, including social assets and campaign visuals, balancing creative ambition with production realities. Worked closely with design, product, and marketing teams to push the brand’s visual language beyond standard output, delivering polished work within tight timelines.

Senior Motion Designer & 3D Animator (Freelance) at Recipe

August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2023

Led motion design across high-profile campaigns for Coca-Cola, Disney+, Audible, Birds Eye, and Kingsmill. Delivered motion across social, broadcast, cinema, and OOH, while introducing new 3D workflows and tools (X-Particles, Marvelous Designer) to raise quality and efficiency. Mentored mid-weight and junior designers, managed project planning and resourcing, and collaborated closely with creative teams to develop concepts and execute ideas at a high level under tight deadlines.

Lead motion designer at Recipe advertising

August 1, 2017 - June 28, 2024

Motion Designer at Freelance

April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Delivered motion design across a range of short-term projects as a freelance designer, adapting styles and techniques to client needs and timelines.

Motion Designer at Tui Group

February 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017

Created motion graphics for digital OOH, internal communications, and marketing campaigns, collaborating across departments to deliver tailored, on-brand visual content.

Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Asset.TV

February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2015

Produced motion graphics, explainer videos, and branded content; developed brand visuals, titles, and motion systems for clients.

Senior Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Tristar TV

February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2011

Created broadcast-ready commercials (Clearcast approved); managed client communication and trained junior team members.

Editor & Animator at Oceana TV

June 1, 2006 - February 1, 2007

Post-production for broadcast commercials; supported creative development within the team.