I’m Tom Slinger, a Senior Motion Designer with 18 years’ experience across multiple studios and agencies, from The Mill to Specsavers. I specialise in photoreal product visualisation and motion work using Cinema 4D, Octane and After Effects, with a keen eye for lighting, composition and clear visual storytelling across TV, digital, social and DOOH. Across the full CGI and motion pipeline, I’ve led projects end-to-end—from design and animation to materials, lighting, rendering, AOV workflows, compositing and final delivery. I’ve also written internal motion guidelines and mentored junior designers to raise the bar on creative standards and delivery.…

Tom Slinger

I’m Tom Slinger, a Senior Motion Designer with 18 years’ experience across multiple studios and agencies, from The Mill to Specsavers. I specialise in photoreal product visualisation and motion work using Cinema 4D, Octane and After Effects, with a keen eye for lighting, composition and clear visual storytelling across TV, digital, social and DOOH. Across the full CGI and motion pipeline, I’ve led projects end-to-end—from design and animation to materials, lighting, rendering, AOV workflows, compositing and final delivery. I’ve also written internal motion guidelines and mentored junior designers to raise the bar on creative standards and delivery.…

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Senior Motion Designer at Tom Slinger Ltd
May 1, 2026 - Present
Creating CGI, 2D motion and campaign assets for brand, product and advertising across TV, digital, social and DOOH; focused on product visualisation and photoreal lighting, delivering high-quality motion outputs using Cinema 4D, Octane and After Effects.
Senior Motion Designer at Specsavers
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Created motion content, CGI assets and campaign deliverables across DOOH, TV, digital and social for the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; produced photoreal CGI product visualisations with master motion assets and high-res stills; managed full CGI pipeline including materials, lighting, animation, rendering, AOV setup/export and compositing; wrote the Specsavers Motion Principles; advised on motion execution and helped shape creative standards; mentored junior motion designers.
Motion Director at Global Fire Creative
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
Led the studio’s 2D and CGI motion design output from concept through to delivery; developed creative approaches, animation, design and final execution; managed and briefed freelance designers; delivered projects for Vodafone, Ordnance Survey, Airbus and regional clients.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Slingbacker Ltd
September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Produced 2D and CGI animation, campaign content and brand assets for agencies including BBDO and Ogilvy; delivered motion graphics, animation and design work for studios, agencies and direct clients across commercial projects.
Designer at 2LK Design Ltd
April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Led motion and digital design for exhibition and experiential projects; delivered animated and static visual content for major events including Mobile World Congress (MWC) and CES; clients included Intel, Mozilla, Etisalat and HSBC.
Designer at The Mill
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Worked in the Content Direction team on TV commercials and motion design projects; collaborated with agencies including Ogilvy, BBH and BBDO; contributed to work for Unilever, Land Rover, Ubisoft, Porsche and Channel 4.
Junior Designer at AKQA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Created static and motion graphics for digital communications and brand campaigns; clients included Sky, Coca-Cola, Nike, Johnnie Walker, Ferrari, Fiat, Codemasters, Nokia, Orange, Vodafone and Unilever brands such as Pepperami, Sunsilk and Dove.

Education

BA (Hons) Interactive Multimedia Design at De Montfort University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Interactive Multimedia Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Telecommunications

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