Chris Kirkwood

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Hi, I'm Chris Kirkwood, a seasoned Senior Designer with extensive experience in visual, motion, illustration, digital, interaction, user experience, and user interface design.

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Hi, I’m Chris Kirkwood, a seasoned Senior Designer with extensive experience in visual, motion, illustration, digital, interaction, user experience, and user interface design. I’ve worked across multiple platforms, from desktop to mobile devices, and enjoy collaborating with teams of professionals to deliver compelling and enjoyable user experiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to various high-profile projects including national news virtual set design, sports media branding, and network broadcast packages. I thrive on creative concept development and love bringing ideas to life through animation, storyboarding, and multi-platform campaigns.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined December 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 20 roles

Virtual Set Specialist and Motion Designer · Global NewsJan 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Built and directed virtual sets for multiple news correspondents, planned long-term expanded virtual sets for provincial and municipal elections, and produced full-frame map animations and standups for hourly requests.

Global News - Virtual Set Specialist and Motion Designer · Global NewsJan 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Built and directed virtual sets for multiple news correspondents including national news. Planned and expanded virtual sets for provincial and municipal elections. Produced full-frame map animations and standups for hourly requests across affiliates nationwide.

Virtual Set Specialist and Motion Designer · Global NewsJan 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Built and directed virtual sets for multiple news correspondents. Planned and expanded long-term virtual sets for provincial and municipal elections. Produced full-frame map animations and standups for hourly requests.

Virtual Set Specialist and Motion Designer · Global NewsJan 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Senior Motion Designer · Rogers Sports and MediaJan 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Senior Motion Designer · Rogers Sports and MediaJan 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Senior Motion Designer · Rogers Sports and MediaJan 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Senior Designer · Score MediaJan 2013 – Jul 2025 · 12 yrs 7 mos

Education· 8

Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media · Ryerson University2000 – 2004

With a minor in Photography and Film production

UX / UI Nightshcool course · Bitmaker2017

10 week night school course educating all aspects of User Experience design

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts · Ryerson University2000 – 2004
User Experience Design · Bitmaker2016

Certifications and awards

User Experience Design2016
User Experience Design2016
User Experience Design2016
User Experience Design2016

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