I'm a freelance motion graphics designer with 12 years of experience creating dynamic video content for agencies and brands. My work spans social media campaigns, advertising, internal and external communications, visualisations, and a wide range of digital formats. I'm highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite - particularly After Effects - along with an extensive toolkit of plugins and effects to bring ideas to life with creativity and precision. I’m confident working from a variety of starting points — whether it’s a detailed storyboard, a concise brief, or a folder of existing assets. I don’t need step-by-step direction; I take creative ownership of each project, drawing on years of experience to shape the narrative, pacing, and visual approach. My focus is always on delivering polished, effective video content with minimal back-and-forth and maximum impact.

Rich Mayes

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I'm a freelance motion graphics designer with 12 years of experience creating dynamic video content for agencies and brands. My work spans social media campaigns, advertising, internal and external communications, visualisations, and a wide range of digital formats. I'm highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite - particularly After Effects - along with an extensive toolkit of plugins and effects to bring ideas to life with creativity and precision. I’m confident working from a variety of starting points — whether it’s a detailed storyboard, a concise brief, or a folder of existing assets. I don’t need step-by-step direction; I take creative ownership of each project, drawing on years of experience to shape the narrative, pacing, and visual approach. My focus is always on delivering polished, effective video content with minimal back-and-forth and maximum impact.

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I’m a freelance motion graphics designer with 12 years of experience creating dynamic video content for agencies and brands. My work spans social media campaigns, advertising, internal and external communications, visualisations, and a wide range of digital formats. I’m highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite - particularly After Effects - along with an extensive toolkit of plugins and effects to bring ideas to life with creativity and precision.

I’m confident working from a variety of starting points — whether it’s a detailed storyboard, a concise brief, or a folder of existing assets. I don’t need step-by-step direction; I take creative ownership of each project, drawing on years of experience to shape the narrative, pacing, and visual approach. My focus is always on delivering polished, effective video content with minimal back-and-forth and maximum impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer at ManyMakers
January 1, 2018 - June 23, 2027
Creating a wide range of motion graphics content as a contracted Motion Designer in an agency, for major brands including Sky, EE, Amazon, and Virgin, as well as a diverse mix of other clients. Projects have included social content, internal and external communications, showreels, case studies, documentaries, ad campaigns, brand videos, product showcases, and event content — all tailored to each brand’s tone, audience, and platform. Role covered everything from asset creation and editing to full animation and final delivery.
Freelance Legal & Claims Videos Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - June 14, 2028
Producing legal claims, litigation and dispute video presentations to communicate complex timelines, product information and plans in a clear, persuasive and dynamic presentation.
Freelance Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - June 21, 2029
Working with a wide range of clients — from global brands to creative agencies and startups — delivering all types of motion graphic content. Includes social campaigns, explainers, branded content, product videos, event visuals, internal communications, and more. Experienced in taking projects from concept to final delivery, whether working from a detailed brief or building everything from scratch.

Education

BAHons Editing & Post Production at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail
    uniE608 Motion Graphics Showreel
    This showreel brings together a range of projects I’ve worked on over the past few years - both through direct client collaborations and agency partnerships. From bold logo animations and product explainers to social campaigns and branded content, each piece reflects my focus on purposeful, engaging motion design that brings ideas to life.