Aaron van Dijkhuizen is a freelance motion designer and illustrator operating under the studio name Powerglide. Specializing in the full creative pipeline, Aaron bridges the gap between static art direction and high-energy motion. His work is defined by "the flow"—a meticulous focus on rhythm and sync-to-sound that ensures visuals feel like a natural extension of the brand or beat. From bespoke hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation to complex digital visualizers for artists like Lamsi and Simbiat.…

Aaron van Dijkhuizen

Aaron van Dijkhuizen is a freelance motion designer and illustrator operating under the studio name Powerglide. Specializing in the full creative pipeline, Aaron bridges the gap between static art direction and high-energy motion. His work is defined by "the flow"—a meticulous focus on rhythm and sync-to-sound that ensures visuals feel like a natural extension of the brand or beat. From bespoke hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation to complex digital visualizers for artists like Lamsi and Simbiat.…

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Aaron van Dijkhuizen is a freelance motion designer and illustrator operating under the studio name Powerglide. Specializing in the full creative pipeline, Aaron bridges the gap between static art direction and high-energy motion. His work is defined by “the flow”—a meticulous focus on rhythm and sync-to-sound that ensures visuals feel like a natural extension of the brand or beat. From bespoke hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation to complex digital visualizers for artists like Lamsi and Simbiat.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Dutch
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Developer at Ara
October 8, 2025 - Present
Built a character-driven AI recommendation engine using Cursor and Gemini. Architected a multi-agent "Buddy System" to solve the anime discovery gap.
Editor & Co-Host at EQ Show
May 1, 2023 - Present
Edits all video and audio content for a music podcast focused on challenging listener tastes. Designs all motion graphics and visual assets for brand promotion.
Founder/Animator at Project of the Year
June 2, 2022 - Present
Manages complete brand output, from logo and website design to thematic illustrations. Illustrates and animates promotional visuals for curated musical playlists.
Motion Graphic Designer at Propulse Video / Transperfect
January 15, 2018 - March 31, 2021
Developed high-quality explainer animations under tight deadlines using expressions and templates. Collaborated with clients to ens ure their vision was accurately represented.
Head of Design & Animator at Mochadocs
February 1, 2016 - March 31, 2026
Leads visual strategy, brand consistency, and all illustration work . Directs the creative execution of animation for marketing assets and senior graphic support.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Saxion University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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