Hi, I’m Cédric Deru, a freelance art director and 3D generalist based in Genval, Belgium. I create and supervise animation sequences for documentaries, advertising, and camera mapping, blending 3D and 2D to craft illustrative, unique visuals. I aim to deliver work that is not hyper-realistic but rather expressive and tailored to each project’s aesthetics. I work with clients such as Ogilvy, RTBF, Dragone, and many others, focusing on storytelling, craftsmanship, and efficient production. I enjoy shaping a distinct visual language for every project while collaborating closely with teams to meet creative and timeline goals.

Cédric Deru

Hi, I’m Cédric Deru, a freelance art director and 3D generalist based in Genval, Belgium. I create and supervise animation sequences for documentaries, advertising, and camera mapping, blending 3D and 2D to craft illustrative, unique visuals. I aim to deliver work that is not hyper-realistic but rather expressive and tailored to each project’s aesthetics. I work with clients such as Ogilvy, RTBF, Dragone, and many others, focusing on storytelling, craftsmanship, and efficient production. I enjoy shaping a distinct visual language for every project while collaborating closely with teams to meet creative and timeline goals.

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Hi, I’m Cédric Deru, a freelance art director and 3D generalist based in Genval, Belgium. I create and supervise animation sequences for documentaries, advertising, and camera mapping, blending 3D and 2D to craft illustrative, unique visuals. I aim to deliver work that is not hyper-realistic but rather expressive and tailored to each project’s aesthetics.

I work with clients such as Ogilvy, RTBF, Dragone, and many others, focusing on storytelling, craftsmanship, and efficient production. I enjoy shaping a distinct visual language for every project while collaborating closely with teams to meet creative and timeline goals.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Directeur artistique, co-fondateur at Zest Studio / zest animation
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Co-founded and served as artistic director; led creative direction and production for animation projects.
Freelance Art Director / 3D Generalist / Animator 3D/2D / Lighting & Shading at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025
Creation of animated sequences in 2D or 3D for documentaries, advertisements, camera mapping, etc.
Teaching Professional at IAD Théâtre
January 1, 2016 - November 14, 2025
Teaching professional in theatre/creative disciplines.
Animatic/Rigging/Animation at Benuts
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Animatic, rigging and animation work for projects.
Supervisor/Storyboarder/Animator/Character Designer at wamip
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Work on documentary Abdel-kader; supervision, storyboard, animation and character design.
CG Artist / Animator / Rigger / Modeler at Benuts, Nwave, Dragone, Walking the Dog
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
CG artist, animator, rigger and modeler for multiple projects.

Education

Master 1, Illustration/BD at Academie royale des beaux-arts Bruxelles
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Graduat, Infographie at Ecole Le Site, Hornu
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other