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

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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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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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