I am Stephen Atunde, a Creative Director and Senior Video Editor with 9+ years of experience delivering impactful visual storytelling across corporate, entertainment, and live-event environments in Lagos, Nigeria. I translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, including live broadcasts and large-scale events. I excel at steering creative and technical teams to produce branded content that resonates with audiences, while maintaining broadcast standards and brand guidelines. My passion for storytelling drives innovation, collaboration, and consistent, engaging visuals across platforms.…

Stephen Atunde

I am Stephen Atunde, a Creative Director and Senior Video Editor with 9+ years of experience delivering impactful visual storytelling across corporate, entertainment, and live-event environments in Lagos, Nigeria. I translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, including live broadcasts and large-scale events. I excel at steering creative and technical teams to produce branded content that resonates with audiences, while maintaining broadcast standards and brand guidelines. My passion for storytelling drives innovation, collaboration, and consistent, engaging visuals across platforms.…

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I am Stephen Atunde, a Creative Director and Senior Video Editor with 9+ years of experience delivering impactful visual storytelling across corporate, entertainment, and live-event environments in Lagos, Nigeria. I translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines, including live broadcasts and large-scale events.

I excel at steering creative and technical teams to produce branded content that resonates with audiences, while maintaining broadcast standards and brand guidelines. My passion for storytelling drives innovation, collaboration, and consistent, engaging visuals across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphics and Motion Designer at BLINK PRODUCTIONS
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designed graphics and layouts for social media, websites, and campaigns. Produced marketing materials that improved engagement and brand recognition. Maintained design consistency across platforms and built reusable templates and design systems to enhance efficiency.
Motion Graphics /Animator /Video Editor /Videographer at ZENITH BANK
July 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with marketing to translate strategic objectives into engaging corporate videos and motion graphics. Edited content for digital channels, produced internal training and external marketing materials, and streamlined post-production workflows to shorten turnaround times. Created animated explainers and social-friendly visuals that boosted campaign reach and client engagement.
Motion Graphic Designer, Creative Multimedia Video Editor at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created motion graphics and edited video content for multiple platforms; partnered with marketing teams to optimize visuals for campaigns; produced high-quality visuals and interactive media.
Motion Graphics Designer, Creative Multimedia Video Editor, VFX Artist at Blink Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design and animate motion graphics; edit videos; create visual effects for brand content; collaborate with clients to deliver multimedia content; ensure alignment with client objectives.
Motion Graphics Designer, Creative Multimedia Video Editor at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing motion graphic designs and multimedia video edits for diverse projects and campaigns.
Motion Graphics Designer at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create visual concepts to align with various company's branding. Responsible for creating logos, business cards, and other brand identity assets. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance visual communication. Ensure design consistency across various digital platforms. Utilize design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create high-quality visuals and follow design trends to produce modern and engaging designs.
Motion Graphics Designer at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Create visual concepts to align with various company’s branding. Creating logos, business cards, and other brand identity assets. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance visual communication. Design consistency across various digital platforms. Utilize design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create high-quality visuals. Keep up with design trends to produce modern and engaging designs.
Motion Graphics Designer at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024
Create visual concepts aligned with company branding, including logos, business cards, and brand identity assets. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance visual communication and ensure design consistency across digital platforms. Utilize design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to produce high-quality modern and engaging visuals.
Motion graphics designer at Blink Studios
January 1, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Create visual concepts to align with various company’s branding including logos, business cards, and other brand identity assets. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance visual communication and ensure design consistency across digital platforms. Utilize design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to produce modern and engaging visuals.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Led development of visual concepts to align with branding, created logos and branding assets, and ensured visual consistency across marketing materials. Collaborated with marketing and product teams to align branding, oversaw design across digital platforms, and managed equipment for video production, broadcast, and satellite transmission. Coordinated a creative team and maintained studio schedules to support ongoing production pipelines.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television
December 31, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Led production operations, technical direction, and producing for multiple projects; created visual concepts aligned with branding; designed logos and brand identity assets; collaborated with marketing and product teams; ensured design consistency across digital platforms; maintained equipment and supported live broadcasts and satellite transmission; contributed to interactive media and on-set workflows.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television (Big Brother Naija)
December 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Created visual concepts aligned with company branding, designed logos and business cards, collaborated with marketing and product teams to enhance visual communication, and ensured design consistency across platforms. Edited raw video footage into high-quality finished videos used to inform, engage, and inspire audiences across multiple social media platforms. Operated video production equipment and supervised technical aspects of video sources. Maintained equipment and managed team schedules for television programs.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Ensured maintenance of specialist equipment for video production, broadcast, satellite transmission, and interactive media. Operated video production switcher and monitored technical aspects of all video sources. Implemented active teamwork among staff, maintaining a reliable schedule for television programs with the production team.
Creative Multimedia Video Editor (BIG BROTHER NAIJA) at DON’T LOOK DOWN, SA
March 1, 2023 - Present
Edited and merged multi-source content for Big Brother Naija, enhancing storytelling with graphics, sound design, and transitions. Managed tight deadlines, delivering 50+ high-quality videos weekly for broadcast across platforms, while maintaining broadcast standards and audience engagement.
Creative Multimedia Director, Video Editor, Motion Designer, VFX Artist at Step Hen Atun de
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading video production and motion graphic design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and cinematography skills. Engaged in live stream engineering, VFX graphics design, drone piloting, and motion design.
Creative Multimedia Video Editor (Big Brother Naija) at Don't Look Down, SA
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Transform raw clips and video footage into high-quality finished videos used to inform, engage, and inspire the audience within a short period. Use specialized video and design software applications and editing tools to merge content from multiple sources and add pictures, graphics, visual effects, voice, sound effects, and music, posting across social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Creative Multimedia Video Editor BIG BROTHER NAIJA at Don’t Look Down, SA
January 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Transformed raw clips and video footage into high-quality finished videos for BIG BROTHER NAIJA SEASON 9, merging content from multiple sources and adding pictures, graphics, visual effects, voice, sound effects, and music. Ensured content was posted across several platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok within short timeframes.
Creative Multimedia Video Editor BIG BROTHER NAIJA at Don't Look Down, SA
January 1, 2023 - June 23, 2024
Transformed raw clips and video footage into high-quality finished videos to inform, engage, and inspire audiences within short timeframes. Merged content from multiple sources and added pictures, graphics, visual effects, voice, sound effects, and music for platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Assistant Technical Director and Live Streaming Engineer at THE ROCK MEDIA (THE EXPERIENCE)
December 1, 2020 - Present
Configured and operated video switchers, encoders, and streaming software; supervised technical crews; implemented AV enhancements and graphics overlays to increase viewer engagement. Monitored live streams for quality and resolved latency or audio/visual issues to ensure uninterrupted experiences. Coordinated AV setups for over 50 live events per year, reducing setup times and ensuring reliability under pressure.
Creative Director / Producer at LIVE EXPERIENCE (Freelance / Various)
February 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and produced live-action content for commercials, music videos, and events; built and mentored production teams, improved post-production efficiency, and ensured alignment with client vision and brand guidelines.
Director at FREELANCER
February 1, 2018 - Present
Worked with Live Wire as an audio-visual engineer and director, designing and managing technical setups for large-scale events. Led creative direction for commercials, music videos, films, and events, and built production teams to enhance efficiency. Designed graphics and materials to boost audience engagement and post-event mentions, delivering high-quality visuals that aligned with client vision.
Head of Production /Technical Director /Producer at POP CENTRAL TELEVISION
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Supervised technical staff and operated production switchers to ensure broadcast quality. Maintained equipment schedules, conducted quality checks, and ensured compliance with broadcast standards. Coordinated cross-department collaboration to streamline live broadcasts, improved on-time delivery, and mentored junior staff to raise team competency.
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Developed creative concepts, branding, and visual strategies for clients; led script/storyboard planning, post-production, logo design, branding assets, and cross-platform visual communication; ensured consistency across digital channels and collaborated with marketing and product teams to elevate brand visuals.
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Blacks Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance creative lead responsible for conceptualizing visuals, directing video projects, designing logos and branding assets, and producing edited content for social platforms; merged content from multiple sources into high-quality visuals; maintained cross-platform consistency across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok; managed production schedules; supervised equipment and post-production workflow.
Freelance Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Developed creative concepts and strategies for visual content. Responsibilities included storyboarding, script writing, content planning, videography, video editing, logo design and animation, and creation of digital content in line with client objectives and target audiences.
Freelance Creative Director, Graphics Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Developed creative concepts and strategies for visuals for companies and organizations aligned with client's objectives and target audience. Involved in storyboarding, scriptwriting, content planning, videography, video editing, logo design, logo animation, and digital content creation.
Freelance Creative Director, Graphics Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - June 6, 2024
Developed creative concepts and strategies for visuals for companies and organisations, aligning with client objectives and target audiences. Responsibilities included storyboarding, scriptwriting, content planning, videography, video editing, logo design and animation, digital content creation, and more.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Ensured maintenance of specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and satellite transmission, and interactive media. Operated the video production switcher and monitored technical aspects of all video sources. Implemented active teamwork among staff by maintaining a reliable schedule for television programs with the production team.
Freelance Creative Director, Graphics Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - June 12, 2024
Developed creative concepts and strategies for visuals aligned with clients’ objectives and target audience. Responsibilities included storyboarding, scriptwriting, content planning, videography, video editing, logo design and animation, and creating digital content.
Head of Production, Technical Director and Producer at Pop Central Television
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw maintenance of specialist equipment for video production, broadcast, satellite transmission, and interactive media. Operated video production switcher and monitored technical aspects of all video sources. Implemented active teamwork, maintained reliable schedules for television programs with the production team.
Freelance Creative Director Graphics Designer, Content Creator, Video Editor, VFX Artist at Alpha Black Studio
January 1, 2018 - June 23, 2024
Developed creative concepts and strategies for visuals aligning with client objectives and target audiences. Responsibilities included storyboarding, scriptwriting, content planning, videography, video editing, logo design and animation, and digital content creation.
Head of production, technical director and Producer at Pop Central Television
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Ensured maintenance of specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and satellite transmission, and interactive media. Operated video production switcher and monitored technical aspects of all video sources. Implemented active teamwork by maintaining reliable schedules for television programs with the production team.
Creative Director and Manager at ALPHA BLACK STUDIOS
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and coordinated creative projects including commercials, full-length movies, music videos, and digital campaigns. Led cross-functional production teams, streamlined workflows with partners, and ensured alignment with brand objectives and broadcast standards. Produced high-quality content for brands and individuals, contributing to increased engagement and audience reach across platforms. Monitored performance metrics to optimize future projects, delivering impact with efficiency and client satisfaction (1M+ cumulative views across projects).

Education

National Diploma at Film and Television Production
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
National Diploma at Film and Television Production
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
National Diploma at Film and Television Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
National Diploma at Film and Television Production
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
National Diploma, Film and Television Production at Cannon
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

Qualifications

After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation+
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation+
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2025
After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation+
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation+
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Udemy Course: After Effects CC Master (VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation Design)
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Professional User Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
National Diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
After Effects CC Masters: Visual FX, Motion, Animation
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Professional User Certification Udemy
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
National Diploma in Film and Television Production
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Professional User Certification (CANNON)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
After Effects CC Masters: VFX, Motion Graphics, Animation (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

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