Angela Warren-Saavedra is a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Artist with 14+ years of experience creating motion design, motion languages, 3D content, and visual storytelling for global brands. She has worked across industries from tech to entertainment, contributing to projects at Microsoft, Wisk Aero, Amazon, Disney, and Xbox. At Microsoft, she contributed on the motion language for Fluent and Copilot AI, building scalable systems, documentation, and prototypes that streamlined collaboration between design and engineering. At Wisk Aero, she produced high-impact explainer videos and motion systems that clarified autonomous flight technology for broad audiences while boosting engagement and brand consistency. Angela’s portfolio includes UX motion for Amazon’s Fire Phone, 3D packaging assets for Disney film releases, large-scale motion signage for Microsoft Stores, and award-winning creative like the Xbox Pride Console. She also holds a U.S. Patent for Amazon’s Fireflies visual audio experience. With expertise spanning 2D/3D motion, product rendering, and system thinking, Angela specializes in designing cohesive, scalable motion experiences that elevate brand narratives and connect with audiences. Portfolio: treelinestudiosanimation.com…

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Angela Warren-Saavedra is a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Artist with 14+ years of experience creating motion design, motion languages, 3D content, and visual storytelling for global brands. She has worked across industries from tech to entertainment, contributing to projects at Microsoft, Wisk Aero, Amazon, Disney, and Xbox. At Microsoft, she contributed on the motion language for Fluent and Copilot AI, building scalable systems, documentation, and prototypes that streamlined collaboration between design and engineering. At Wisk Aero, she produced high-impact explainer videos and motion systems that clarified autonomous flight technology for broad audiences while boosting engagement and brand consistency. Angela’s portfolio includes UX motion for Amazon’s Fire Phone, 3D packaging assets for Disney film releases, large-scale motion signage for Microsoft Stores, and award-winning creative like the Xbox Pride Console. She also holds a U.S. Patent for Amazon’s Fireflies visual audio experience. With expertise spanning 2D/3D motion, product rendering, and system thinking, Angela specializes in designing cohesive, scalable motion experiences that elevate brand narratives and connect with audiences. Portfolio: treelinestudiosanimation.com…

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Angela Warren-Saavedra is a Senior Motion Designer and 3D Artist with 14+ years of experience creating motion design, motion languages, 3D content, and visual storytelling for global brands. She has worked across industries from tech to entertainment, contributing to projects at Microsoft, Wisk Aero, Amazon, Disney, and Xbox.

At Microsoft, she contributed on the motion language for Fluent and Copilot AI, building scalable systems, documentation, and prototypes that streamlined collaboration between design and engineering. At Wisk Aero, she produced high-impact explainer videos and motion systems that clarified autonomous flight technology for broad audiences while boosting engagement and brand consistency.

Angela’s portfolio includes UX motion for Amazon’s Fire Phone, 3D packaging assets for Disney film releases, large-scale motion signage for Microsoft Stores, and award-winning creative like the Xbox Pride Console. She also holds a U.S. Patent for Amazon’s Fireflies visual audio experience.

With expertise spanning 2D/3D motion, product rendering, and system thinking, Angela specializes in designing cohesive, scalable motion experiences that elevate brand narratives and connect with audiences.

Portfolio: treelinestudiosanimation.com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer / Motion at Microsoft
May 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Contributed to the development of motion language for Fluent and Copilot AI to enhance motion consistency across Microsoft products. Delivered extensive motion packages with documentation and implementation guidance for AI components. Facilitated collaboration between motion design and engineering teams, improving communication and implementation processes with motion guidance and prototyping. Rapidly prototyped motion using ProtoPie, reducing iteration cycles. Enabled efficient design-to-development handoffs to meet product shipping milestones and participated in creating system-wide Lottie animations for icons.
Senior 3D Motion Designer / 3D Artist at Wisk Aero
April 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Produced 3D explainer videos clarifying autonomous flight technology, boosting website traffic and public understanding. Enhanced visual motion branding by creating cohesive motion language and documentation for creators. Created and refined 3D assets for hardware marketing to improve visual fidelity. Delivered impactful end-of-year company video for a live event, promoting internal engagement. Developed reusable motion templates and asset libraries to increase consistency and scalability, and managed all motion, VFX, and compositing for B2B content.
Senior 3D Motion Designer at Microsoft Developer Division (Dev Div)
April 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Created documentation and MOGRTs in Premiere to empower non-designers with consistent motion implementation. Presented motion work globally to gather user feedback and iterated tools based on diverse needs. Collaborated on UX motion concepts for Dev Portals and Logic App Data Mapper, effectively bridging motion and UX disciplines.
Senior Motion Designer & 3D Artist at BCD Meetings & Events
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Designed innovative motion graphics packages for live and virtual events tailored to technical specifications. Collaborated with producers and editors to create high-quality opening videos aligned with brand standards. Created VFX templates and workflows to meet project deadlines. Implemented modular motion systems for faster delivery and creative flexibility. Engaged in Diversity & Inclusion Council promoting inclusive creative practices and worked with high-profile clients such as Johnson & Johnson and Stryker.
Senior Motion Designer & 3D Artist at Microsoft Xbox / Fluent Design Group
December 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Designed motion graphics, explainer videos, and internal marketing content using Xbox branding. Produced 3D product renders and motion packages for high-visibility events, including winning the 2020 Xbox Pride Console Design Competition. Conducted motion studies contributing to Microsoft's global UX motion language refinement.
Senior Motion Designer & 3D Artist at Synect
May 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Developed high-impact 3D motion content for digital signage in premier airports and Microsoft Stores. Delivered daily video assets tailored for large-format high-resolution screens.
UX Motion Designer & 3D Artist at Microsoft Hololens / 3D Remix, Maps and People
October 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Led rapid prototyping with development teams to meet sprint deadlines for emerging technologies. Crafted cohesive motion narratives for Maps UI following Fluent guidelines. Engineered unified motion strategies across devices, improving consistency.
Senior 3D Artist & UX Motion Designer at Amazon Digital Products
April 1, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Designed UX motion studies and prototypes for the 3D Fire Phone including real-time device integration. Created VFX concepts for particle systems used in Amazon Fireflies. Recognized as an inventor on U.S. Patent US-9905033-B1 for Fireflies visual audio experience.
3D Generalist & Motion Designer at The Walt Disney Company
May 1, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Delivered 3D content and motion graphics for internal presentations, packaging, and sales initiatives. Produced assets for major film releases such as "Oz the Great and Powerful," "Planes," and "Cars 2."
Motion Designer & 3D Generalist at Microsoft Entertainment and Devices
April 1, 2011 - August 27, 2025
Produced engaging motion UI for Windows Mobile 7, Xbox, and Zune campaigns. Designed visuals for kiosks and live concerts featuring artists like Katy Perry and Maroon 5.
Art Lead, Motion Designer & 3D Generalist at Screenlife LLC / Paramount
April 1, 2009 - August 27, 2025
Directed motion design for branded games including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Xbox. Led creative teams under demanding timelines developing award-winning game visuals.

Education

BFA in 3D Animation at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2003
Continued Education in 3D Design at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
BFA in 3D Animation at College for Creative Studies
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2003

Qualifications

U.S. Patent - Amazon Fireflies Visual Audio Experience (US-9905033-B1)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
2024 Honored Listee - Marquis Who’s Who
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
2022 Diversity & Inclusion Council Member - BCD Meetings & Events
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
2024 Honored Listee, Marquis Who’s Who
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
2022 Diversity & Inclusion Council Member, BCD Meetings & Events
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
U.S. Patent #US-9905033-B1 for Amazon Fireflies Visual Audio Experience
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
2020 Winner, Xbox Pride Console Design Competition
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
2008 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year (Scene It? Disney Channel)
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Gaming