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Hi, I’m George Alexander Baklessis, a highly motivated and multidisciplined creative professional with 19 years of experience in advertising and animation. I specialize in creative direction, 3D animation, VFX, and motion design. I enjoy collaborating with teams as well as working solo to deliver high-quality visual storytelling and innovative projects.
I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries and using cutting-edge tools and AI technologies to craft compelling visuals that make a lasting impact. Whether managing teams or hands-on creating, my goal is to bring visions to life with technical expertise and creative leadership.
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Language
Greek, Modern
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English
Fluent
Work Experience
3D Generalist/Motion Designer/Creative Director at Korn Ferry
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Created corporate videos and motion design projects from start to finish as a solo freelancer, also supervising the creative aspects.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist at Mullen & Lowe Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Created full campaigns from storyboard to final TV production delivery for well-known clients and commercials.
3D Generalist / Motion Designer / Creative Director at Korn Ferry
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Created corporate videos involving After Effects post-production and motion design from start to finish; creatively supervised entire projects as a solo freelancer.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at Mullen & Lowe Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030Solely created campaigns from storyboard to final delivery for well-known clients in TV commercials and small productions.
3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Broadcast Real-Time Vizrt Artist at Cosmote TV / T-Mobile
January 1, 2018 - June 28, 2024Currently working creating 3D generalist work, visual effects, and real-time broadcast content using Vizrt engine.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist/Broadcast Real Time Vizrt Artist at Cosmote TV / T-Mobile
January 1, 2018 - June 15, 2024Currently working on 3D generalist, VFX, and broadcast real-time Vizrt operations.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Broadcast Real Time Vizrt Artist at Cosmote TV / T-Mobile
January 1, 2018 - January 19, 2025Currently working on 3D generalist tasks, VFX artistry and broadcast real-time Vizrt work.
Motion Designer, 3D Artist, Creative Director at Kraft Paints - Druckfarben Hellas
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025Created motion design and 3D work, provided creative direction from 2017 to 2025.
3D Artist (Game Asset Creator) at TOCABOCA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created 3D assets for video games and UI/UX purposes, collaborating closely with teams of game artists, programmers, and creatives.
Motion Designer/3D Artist/Creative Director at Kraft Paints - Druckfarben Hellas
January 1, 2017 - January 30, 2025Handled motion design, 3D art, and creative direction duties.
3D Artist - Game Assets Creation at Tocaboca
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created 3D assets for video games and UI/UX purposes, collaborating closely with game artists, programmers, and creatives.
Motion Designer / 3D Artist / Creative Director at Kraft paints - Druckfarben Hellas
January 1, 2017 - January 19, 2025Worked on motion design, 3D art, and creative direction roles.
3D Artist for Game Assets Creation at TOCABOCA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created 3D assets for video games and UI/UX purposes; collaborated with game artists, programmers, and creative teams.
3D Generalist, VFX Artist, Creative at Correct Advertising
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Collaborated with large creative teams and 3D artists to produce TV commercials for various clients.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist/Creative at Correct Advertising
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Collaborated with a large creative team to produce TV commercials for various clients.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Creative at Correct Advertising
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Collaborated with a large team of creatives and 3D artists to create TV commercials for various clients.
Motion Designer, Creative Director, 3D Artist at Agenda S.A (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Led full production campaigns for TV commercials, creating 3D assets, post-production VFX, and supervising creative execution.
3D Generalist/Motion Designer (Freelance) at ONEX S.A
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Created videos for military applications from concept to delivery, working closely with R&D and serving as 3D artist, post-production, and VFX artist.
Motion Designer/Creative Director/3D Artist at Agenda S.A
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Managed campaigns end to end for TV commercials including pre-production, production, and post-production. Created 3D assets, VFX, and supervised productions creatively.
3D Generalist/Motion Designer at Onex S.A
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Created videos for military applications from start to finish, working with R&D teams as a 3D artist, post-production and VFX artist.
Motion Designer / Creative Director / 3D Artist at Agenda S.A
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Created and supervised TV campaigns from pre-production to post-production including 3D assets creation and VFX.
3D Generalist / Motion Designer (Freelance) at ONEX S.A
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Created videos for military applications; managed projects end-to-end; collaborated closely with R&D team as 3D artist, post-production, and VFX artist.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Color Grading at 3Dreams / jnl+
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018Worked full-time as a 3D generalist and VFX artist providing color grading services for TV and online content.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist/Color Grading at 3Dreams/JNL+ Advertising Firm
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018Provided 3D, VFX, and color grading services for TV and online content applications.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Color Grading Services at 3Dreams / jnl+ advertising firm
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018Worked full-time on animation and visual effects; provided color grading services for TV and online content projects.
3D Generalist at NOMINT
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Created 3D assets, scenes, VFX, and post production for clients and campaigns across local and UK markets, managing coordination with a large team of artists and creatives.
3D Generalist at Nomint
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Produced 3D assets, scenes, VFX, and post-production for TV commercials locally and in the UK. Collaborated with a large team of 3D artists and creatives.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at NOMINT
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Created 3D assets, scenes, VFX, and post-production for local and UK TV commercial campaigns; collaborated with a large team of artists and creatives.
3D Generalist at IXOR VFX
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created 3D assets, scenes, VFX, and post production for multiple clients, campaigns, and events as part of a 25-person VFX team while also supervising some productions.
3D Artist / Generalist / VFX Artist at Timelapse Pictures
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Worked with award-winning directors to create 3D assets, scenes, imagery, environments, and VFX for animated movies and TV commercials, collaborating with large teams.
3D Generalist, VFX Artist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created and finalized 3D assets, scenes, and renders for commercials and events for well-known clients such as L'Oreal, Greenpeace, and Coca-Cola.
3D Generalist at IXOR VFX
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created 3D assets, scenes, VFX, and post-production for numerous clients and campaigns. Worked closely with a 25-person team and supervised some productions.
Freelance 3D Artist/Generalist/VFX Artist at Timelapse Pictures
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Worked with award-winning directors on 3D animated films and TV commercials, creating 3D assets, environments, and VFX, collaborating with large teams of artists and post-production staff.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Worked with teams to create and finalize 3D assets, scenes, and renders for TV commercials and events for well-known brands like L'Oreal, Greenpeace, and Coca-Cola.
3D Generalist at IXOR VFX
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created 3D assets, scenes, visual effects, and post-production for a wide range of clients; worked with a large VFX and creative team; supervised some productions.
Freelancer 3D Artist / Generalist / VFX Artist at Timelapse Pictures
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Created 3D assets, environments, and VFX for award-winning animated movies and many TV commercials, collaborating with large teams of artists and post-production professionals.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Collaborated with in-house and freelance teams to create and finalize 3D assets, scenes, and renders for commercials and events for clients including L’Oreal, Greenpeace, and Coca-Cola.
3D Generalist, Creative Director, Motion Designer at Olyvon
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created 3D assets, scenes, edited and post-produced commercials, parts of documentaries, and online campaigns while supervising a team of editors.
3D Generalist, VFX Artist at BBDO Athens
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created and finalized 3D assets and scenes for commercials and events for clients including L'Oreal, Greenpeace, Coca-Cola, and other respected brands.
Graphic Artist, Motion Designer at Greek Parliament (In-house)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Produced and supervised campaigns for the Greek government, social events, and public sector projects including videos, logos, editing, and compositing.
3D Generalist/Compositor/Motion Designer at Exandas Documentaries (National Greek Television)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Created 3D and 2D content for documentaries involving political, war, and social themes, working with editors and journalists and supervising the final delivery.
3D Generalist, Creative Director at Nerd Advertising
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created 3D projects and supervised teams of programmers and graphic artists to develop interactive websites, ensuring production quality and delivery.
3D Generalist/Creative Director/Motion Designer at Olyvon
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Produced 3D assets, scenes, and post-production for commercials, documentaries, and online campaigns. Supervised a team of editors to ensure final product delivery.
3D Generalist/VFX Artist at BBDO Athens
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Collaborated with teams to produce 3D assets and visuals for TV commercials and events for multiple respected brands including L'Oreal, Greenpeace, and Coca-Cola.
Graphic Artist/Motion Designer at Greek Parliament
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Produced and supervised campaigns for government projects and social events. Created videos, logos, and edited multiple productions for cultural institutions.
3D Generalist/Compositor/Motion Designer at Exandas Documentaries (National Greek Television)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Developed 3D and 2D content for documentaries on political, war, and social themes. Collaborated with editors and journalists and supervised final content delivery.
3D Generalist/Creative Director at Nerd Advertising
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created 3D projects and supervised teams of programmers and graphic artists to develop interactive websites. Handled hands-on 3D work while ensuring quality and production continuity.
3D Generalist / Creative Director / Motion Designer at Olyvon
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created 3D assets, scenes, edited and post-produced commercials and online campaigns; supervised a team of editors to ensure final delivery in TV production settings.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at BBDO Athens
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created and finalized 3D assets, scenes, and renders for product commercials and events, working with brands such as L’Oreal, Greenpeace, Coca-Cola and others.
Graphic Artist / Motion Designer at Greek Parliament
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Created, produced, and supervised campaigns, videos, and logos for government and public sector projects; worked on productions for Greek theatre, museum of art, archaeological center, and heritage museum.
3D Generalist / Compositor / Motion Designer at Exandas Documentaries (National Greek Television)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Created 3D and 2D content for documentary series and films related to political, war, and social themes; collaborated with a large team of editors and journalists to supervise final delivery.
Creative Director / 3D Generalist at Nerd Advertising
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Created 3D projects, supervised teams of programmers and graphic artists for interactive website creation, and ensured production and quality continuity and delivery.
Motion Designer/Roto Artist, Creative Director at Hellenic Stereoscopic Centre
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Created and prepared TV commercials for stereoscopic viewing and supervised a small team of graphic artists and motion designers as Creative Director.
Motion Designer/Roto Artist, Creative Director at Hellenic Stereoscopic Centre
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Created and prepared TV commercials for stereoscopic viewing. Supervised a small team of graphic artists and motion designers, overseeing material treatment and maintaining quality standards.
Motion Designer / Roto Artist / Creative Director at Hellenic Stereoscopic Centre
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Created and prepared TV commercials for stereoscopic viewing, supervised a small team of graphic artists and motion designers, and treated new materials as a creative director.
Education
B.A Bachelors in Art and Design at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007M.A Masters in Art and Design (with honors) at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009School of Fine Arts Diploma at School of Fine Arts
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999Bachelor's at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007Master's at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Bachelor's at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007Master's at Middlesex University/AKTO
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Qualifications
Autodesk Autocad Level 1
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Autodesk Autocad Level 2
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Autodesk 3dsmax + Maya Masters Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Autodesk Autocad Level 1
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Autodesk Autocad Level 2
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Autodesk 3dsmax + Maya Masters Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Autodesk AutoCAD Level 1
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Autodesk AutoCAD Level 2
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005Autodesk 3dsmax + Maya Masters Program
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
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