I’m an editor and motion designer who loves turning raw footage and ideas into stories that move people. For over 10 years, I’ve cut everything from high-energy commercials and music videos to heartfelt documentaries and event recaps. I’ve also brought brands like Meta, Cisco, Cornell University, and Samsung to life through motion design—crafting animations, explainer videos, and dynamic short-form content. I usually wear a lot of hats—creative director, editor, animator, even photographer—and I thrive on guiding projects from the first spark of an idea to the final polished cut.

Tessa Ugalde

I’m an editor and motion designer who loves turning raw footage and ideas into stories that move people. For over 10 years, I’ve cut everything from high-energy commercials and music videos to heartfelt documentaries and event recaps. I’ve also brought brands like Meta, Cisco, Cornell University, and Samsung to life through motion design—crafting animations, explainer videos, and dynamic short-form content. I usually wear a lot of hats—creative director, editor, animator, even photographer—and I thrive on guiding projects from the first spark of an idea to the final polished cut.

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I’m an editor and motion designer who loves turning raw footage and ideas into stories that move people. For over 10 years, I’ve cut everything from high-energy commercials and music videos to heartfelt documentaries and event recaps. I’ve also brought brands like Meta, Cisco, Cornell University, and Samsung to life through motion design—crafting animations, explainer videos, and dynamic short-form content.
I usually wear a lot of hats—creative director, editor, animator, even photographer—and I thrive on guiding projects from the first spark of an idea to the final polished cut.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer, Editor at Cisco
December 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Animated explainer videos, educational videos, lower thirds, and logos. Created animation templates for other editors/animators and designed course graphics. Edited educational content, webinars and interview videos.
Motion Designer, Editor at Cisco
December 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Animated explainer videos, educational videos, lower thirds, and logos; Created animation templates for other editors/animators and designed course graphics; Edited educational content, webinars and interview videos.
Motion Designer, Editor at Cisco
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Animated explainer videos, educational videos, lower thirds, and logos. Created animation templates for other editors/animators and designed course graphics. Edited educational content, webinars and interview videos.
Motion Designer, Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and animated content for Meta. Animated educational content for Cornell University. Created short-form content for the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney and for various bands. Edited internal training videos for Toyota, Kia, Mazda and Big Lots distribution center. Edited stop motion animated commercials for Samsung and AT&T Fiber.
Motion Designer, Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and animated content for Meta. Animate educational content for Cornell University. Create short-form content for the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney and for various bands. Edited internal training videos for Toyota, Kia, Mazda and Big Lots distribution center. Edited stop motion animated commercials for Samsung and AT&T Fiber.
Motion Designer, Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and animated content for Meta; Animated educational content for Cornell University; Created short-form content for the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney and for various bands; Edited internal training videos for Toyota, Kia, Mazda and Big Lots distribution center; Edited stop motion animated commercials for Samsung and AT&T Fiber.
Editor, Animator, Producer, Photographer at Kranbox
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded my own production company where I manage a small collaborative team and touch all stages of production through the pipeline from client meetings to post production. As the lead editor/motion designer, I regularly create commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, animations and corporate presentations.
Editor, Animator, Producer, Photographer at Kranbox
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded my own production company where I manage a small collaborative team and touch all stages of production through the pipeline from client meetings to post production. As the lead editor/motion designer, I regularly create commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, animations and corporate presentations.
Editor, Animator, Producer, Photographer at Kranbox
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded my own production company where I manage a small collaborative team and touch all stages of production through the pipeline from client meetings to post production. As the lead editor/motion designer, I regularly create commercials, music videos, short films, documentaries, animations and corporate presentations.

Education

Advanced Animation Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
B.A. in Communications (Entertainment & Tourism) at Cal State Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Animation Methods at School of Motion
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
B.A. in Communications (Entertainment & Tourism) at Cal State Fullerton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Animation Methods (Course) at School of Motion
January 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
B.A. in Communications (Entertainment & Tourism) at Cal State Fullerton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

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