Hi, I'm Sylvain Amstad, a passionate motion designer and director with over 12 years of experience in audiovisual production. Based in Marseille and Cadenet, France, I specialize in video filming, editing, and motion design using tools like After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. I love blending creativity with technical skills to craft compelling audiovisual projects for major clients like CMA CGM, Orange, Deloitte... When I'm not working on motion design, I enjoy photography, improvisational theater, literature, percussion, and crafting 2D and 3D motion designs and illustrations. Freelancing since 2013 allows me to collaborate on diverse creative projects, continuously expanding my expertise and artistic vision.

Sylvain Amstad

Hi, I'm Sylvain Amstad, a passionate motion designer and director with over 12 years of experience in audiovisual production. Based in Marseille and Cadenet, France, I specialize in video filming, editing, and motion design using tools like After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. I love blending creativity with technical skills to craft compelling audiovisual projects for major clients like CMA CGM, Orange, Deloitte... When I'm not working on motion design, I enjoy photography, improvisational theater, literature, percussion, and crafting 2D and 3D motion designs and illustrations. Freelancing since 2013 allows me to collaborate on diverse creative projects, continuously expanding my expertise and artistic vision.

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Hi, I’m Sylvain Amstad, a passionate motion designer and director with over 12 years of experience in audiovisual production. Based in Marseille and Cadenet, France, I specialize in video filming, editing, and motion design using tools like After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. I love blending creativity with technical skills to craft compelling audiovisual projects for major clients like CMA CGM, Orange, Deloitte…

When I’m not working on motion design, I enjoy photography, improvisational theater, literature, percussion, and crafting 2D and 3D motion designs and illustrations. Freelancing since 2013 allows me to collaborate on diverse creative projects, continuously expanding my expertise and artistic vision.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Audiovisual Production Manager at CMACGM, Marseille
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed audiovisual production activities for the company, overseeing content creation and coordinating projects in the Marseille region.
Audiovisual Production Manager at FNAC, Paris
January 1, 2013 - September 3, 2025
Managed a team of 4 employees plus various services, overseeing audiovisual production and supporting multimedia projects for the FNAC brand.
Web Designer for the website www.fnac.com at FNAC, Paris
January 1, 2007 - September 3, 2025
Designed and developed web content for the official FNAC website, enhancing user interface and visual presentation.
Freelance Motion Designer and Director at motiontomars.com, Marseille
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance work delivering motion design and direction services for clients, focusing on audiovisual production, motion graphics, and video editing.
Audiovisual production manager at CMA CGM
December 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Managed audiovisual productions in Marseille, overseeing video filming and editing projects for the CMA CGM group. Responsible for coordinating productions to deliver high-quality audiovisual content.
Audiovisual production manager at FNAC
December 31, 2013 - September 3, 2025
Led a team of 4 employees and managed audiovisual services at FNAC Paris. Oversaw video production and editing activities to support the organization's multimedia content needs.
Web designer for the website www.fnac.com at FNAC
December 31, 2007 - September 3, 2025
Designed and developed web layouts and graphics for Fnac’s main website, contributing to enhancing the user experience and website aesthetics.
Freelance Motion Designer and Director at motiontomars.com
January 1, 2013 - Present
Providing freelance services as a motion designer and director, specializing in 2D and 3D motion design, video editing, illustration, and audiovisual production to a variety of clients including CMA CGM, Deloitte, Orange, Chronopost, PACA Region, and Fnac.
Audiovisual production manager at CMACGM
January 1, 2021 - Present
Audiovisual production manager at FNAC
January 1, 2013 - September 16, 2025
Audiovisual production manager (4 employees + services)
Web designer at FNAC
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025
Web designer for the website www.fnac.com
Freelance Motion Designer and Director at motiontomars.com
January 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance motion designer and director, ~12 years of audiovisual production experience

Education

Diploma in Multimedia Infographics (Bac+2) at afpa-Vichy
January 1, 2002 - September 3, 2025
Diploma in WEB Publishing: PHP/MySQL at Municipal courses of the City of Paris
January 1, 2004 - September 3, 2025
Training in HD Shooting and Editing at Société Vidéo Design, Paris
January 1, 2010 - September 3, 2025
Diploma in training (Bac+2) Multimedia Infographics at afpa - Vichy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in WEB Publishing: PHP/MySQL at Municipal courses of the City of Paris
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Training in HD Shooting and Editing at Société Vidéo Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Admitted to the Applied Arts competition at Diderot School / Marseille
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Admitted to Applied Arts competition at Diderot School, Marseille
January 1, 1998 - September 16, 2025
Diploma in Multimedia Infographics (Bac+2) at AFPA, Vichy
January 1, 2002 - September 16, 2025
Diploma in WEB Publishing: PHP/MySQL at Municipal courses of the City of Paris
January 1, 2004 - September 16, 2025
HD Shooting and Editing Training at Société Vidéo Design
January 1, 2010 - September 16, 2025

Qualifications

Scientific Baccalaureate (SVT Series)
January 1, 1996 - September 3, 2025
Class B driving license
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Boat license
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Company first aid certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Admitted to the Applied Arts competition
January 1, 1998 - September 3, 2025
Scientific Baccalaureate (SVT Series)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Class B license
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Boat license
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Company first aid certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Scientific Baccalaureate (SVT Series)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Class B license
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Boat license
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Company first aid certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications, Other