I am a dynamic and highly accomplished Senior Motion Designer, Video Editor, and 2D Animation Lead with 5+ years of experience turning complex ideas into high-impact visual narratives. I excel at leading creative teams, optimizing production workflows, and delivering broadcast-quality content for large-scale projects. I stay current with industry tools like After Effects, Moho, Toon Boom Harmony, Premiere Pro, and CapCut, and I thrive in fast-paced studio and agency environments. In my work, I collaborate closely with clients and teammates to transform ideas into visually compelling stories, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on intricate, multi-project campaigns.

Juan Carlos Fornelli S.

I am a dynamic and highly accomplished Senior Motion Designer, Video Editor, and 2D Animation Lead with 5+ years of experience turning complex ideas into high-impact visual narratives. I excel at leading creative teams, optimizing production workflows, and delivering broadcast-quality content for large-scale projects. I stay current with industry tools like After Effects, Moho, Toon Boom Harmony, Premiere Pro, and CapCut, and I thrive in fast-paced studio and agency environments. In my work, I collaborate closely with clients and teammates to transform ideas into visually compelling stories, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on intricate, multi-project campaigns.

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I am a dynamic and highly accomplished Senior Motion Designer, Video Editor, and 2D Animation Lead with 5+ years of experience turning complex ideas into high-impact visual narratives. I excel at leading creative teams, optimizing production workflows, and delivering broadcast-quality content for large-scale projects. I stay current with industry tools like After Effects, Moho, Toon Boom Harmony, Premiere Pro, and CapCut, and I thrive in fast-paced studio and agency environments.

In my work, I collaborate closely with clients and teammates to transform ideas into visually compelling stories, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on intricate, multi-project campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer | Video Editor at Promoshin
August 1, 2022 - June 15, 2024
Managed project responsibilities effectively, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality animations that met or exceeded client expectations, working for clients such as New York Life, Impact, Facilipharma, among many others. Utilized advanced knowledge of animation principles and software tools such as After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere and Toon Boom Harmony to bring complex ideas to life through motion graphics. Conceptualized and storyboarded animation sequences, collaborating closely with clients and creative directors to achieve their vision and goals. Created visually compelling 2D animations for various client projects, ensuring consistency in style and quality. As a proactive team leader, planned and developed efficient production workflows to maintain speed and creativity throughout projects.
Motion Graphics Designer & Editor at Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Publicos
April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Led the character animation team, planning and producing industry-standard 2D cut-out character rigs for use in a short film. Produced several character animations and approved most of the animated scenes produced by the team, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Managed pre-production, production, and post-production of animated spots, advertisements, and creative shorts aimed at engaging audiences and promoting channel productions. Acted as a proactive team leader to optimize production speed and creative output.
Lead Character Animator at "The Phantom Building" Short Film | Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Publicos
October 1, 2018 - April 30, 2020
Led the character animation team, planning and producing industry-standard 2D cut-out character rigs for short film use. Produced multiple character animations and approved the quality of animated scenes created by team members, ensuring the final product met quality standards.
Motion Graphics Designer | Video Editor at Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed and produced distinctive, broadcast-ready motion graphics and edits utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, measurably increasing audience engagement with the channel’s productions. Instituted and led proactive team strategies, streamlining production times while maximizing creative freedom and maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Freelance Motion Designer & Animator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Successfully managed a robust freelance portfolio, providing high-impact Motion Design, Video Editing, Character Animation, and Design services for a global clientele. Delivered exceptional visual content for prominent brands, including DwyerOmega and Larousse, leveraging CapCut for fast-turnaround social content and Moho for detailed animation.

Education

Engineering Degree at Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Metepec
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Degree in Interactive Technologies & Digital Animation at Universidad del Valle de México
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government
    uniE608 Angry Birds 2 Advertisement
    One of several mobile advertisements made for various brands. This is intended as a looping advertisement for several social media platforms. video advert animator videoeditor
    uniE608 Imagination - International Children's Day
    An animated commemorative video for International Children's Day, focused on the subject of imagination and the importance of children to our future. I was in charge of character design, animation, rigging, editing and the entire concept. video explainervideo advert animator videoeditor
    uniE608 2D Character Animation and Rigging Reel
    A reel showcasing some of my work with character animation and character rigging. I specialize in creating believable, life-like 2D animations, and making your products shine. video animator videoeditor
    uniE608 Lugar de la Mancha
    A short explainer film about the origin of El Lugar de la Mancha, the location where Don Quixote lived in Cervantes' novel, produced for the Cervantino International Festival. video explainervideo animator videoeditor
    uniE608 Dia de Muertos - 2024
    A 30-second animated video produced and edited by me for the Mexiquense TV channel and their social media channels. video videoeditor advert animator