I’m Cyril Gfeller, a motion designer and mixed-media director with a background in video production, focused on turning concepts into compelling visual stories for broadcast and moving image. After developing early expertise in editing, VFX, compositing, and camera-based production, I’ve built a strong practice around concept, motion and visual design—from storyboards and pitch decks to on-set direction and final delivery. I’ve worked extensively with Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on TV show appearances and TV branding, and later expanded my role into shaping moving-image processes within the Lindenhofgroup Bern. As a freelance director and motion graphic designer, I collaborate with production teams in Switzerland and the UK and deliver a wide range of work including commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title design, and corporate animations for clients such as McDonald’s, Greenpeace and Microsoft.…

Cyril Gfeller

I’m Cyril Gfeller, a motion designer and mixed-media director with a background in video production, focused on turning concepts into compelling visual stories for broadcast and moving image. After developing early expertise in editing, VFX, compositing, and camera-based production, I’ve built a strong practice around concept, motion and visual design—from storyboards and pitch decks to on-set direction and final delivery. I’ve worked extensively with Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on TV show appearances and TV branding, and later expanded my role into shaping moving-image processes within the Lindenhofgroup Bern. As a freelance director and motion graphic designer, I collaborate with production teams in Switzerland and the UK and deliver a wide range of work including commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title design, and corporate animations for clients such as McDonald’s, Greenpeace and Microsoft.…

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I’m Cyril Gfeller, a motion designer and mixed-media director with a background in video production, focused on turning concepts into compelling visual stories for broadcast and moving image. After developing early expertise in editing, VFX, compositing, and camera-based production, I’ve built a strong practice around concept, motion and visual design—from storyboards and pitch decks to on-set direction and final delivery.

I’ve worked extensively with Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on TV show appearances and TV branding, and later expanded my role into shaping moving-image processes within the Lindenhofgroup Bern. As a freelance director and motion graphic designer, I collaborate with production teams in Switzerland and the UK and deliver a wide range of work including commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title design, and corporate animations for clients such as McDonald’s, Greenpeace and Microsoft.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Designer & Creative Technologist
January 1, 2025 - Present
Focus on developing interactive installations and TouchDesigner-based systems for exhibitions and events. Parallel artistic research exploring computer vision, tracking and real-time interaction. Continues to direct and design motion projects for commercial clients, combining conceptual design with emergent technology prototyping and strong motion/post-production practice.
Visual Designer & Creative Technologist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Focus on development of interactive installations, generative drawing (pen plotting), and TouchDesigner-based systems; expanding into AI-assisted workflows and visual experiments.
Multi Media Producer (40%) at Lindenhofgruppe Bern
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Lead creation and development of the moving image department. Structure and grow the department while supporting projects that relate to moving image production, including applying an understanding of live streaming technology and coordinating production workflows.
Multimedia Producer (40%) at LINDENHOFGRUPPE BERN
January 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for creation and development of the moving image department; includes understanding live streaming technology and extended project management.
Senior Designer - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) at Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2021
Responsible for design appearances for TV shows and TV branding. Lead idea conception and visualisation, create treatments and storyboards, handle preproduction, direct on set, and produce motion graphics. Work includes green screen keying, compositing, VFX, and editing; create and manage design deliverables such as Mogrt templates for broadcast workflows.
Senior Designer at Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Responsible for design appearances for TV shows and TV branding. Conception and visualisation of ideas, storyboarding, preproduction, and set direction; create motion graphics and handle green screen keying, compositing, VFX, and editing. Create MOGRT templates and collaborate with broadcast and production teams to support on-air delivery.
Senior Designer - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
December 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Responsible for design appearances for TV shows and TV branding. Activities include idea conception and visualization, storyboarding, preproduction, set direction, motion graphics, green screen keying, compositing, VFX, and editing. Also develops and creates Mogrt templates and supports end-to-end production and post-production workflows.
Senior Designer at Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
December 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Responsible for visual identities and branding for major TV formats; expertise in composition, colour, and motion language; on-set directing and extended post-production.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (freelance agencies and production companies such as Intro UK, TBWA, AMV BBDO)
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Freelance motion designer and animator for top creative agencies and production companies, working on brand and event projects for Nike and Jaguar, and broadcast/campaign work for Canon and Aquafresh. Delivered projects under broadcast deadlines while working within brand guidelines, with extensive After Effects usage for VFX, compositing and 2D animation.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (Freelance)
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Freelance motion design and animation for creative agencies and production companies. Worked on brand and event projects for Nike and Jaguar and supported broadcast/campaign work for Canon and Aquafresh, meeting broadcast deadline requirements and working within brand guidelines. Deliverables included motion graphics, VFX-related tasks in After Effects, compositing, and 2D animation.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (creative agencies/production companies)
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Freelance motion designer and animator working with top agencies and production companies including Intro UK, TBWA, and AMV BBDO. Delivered brand/event work for clients such as Nike and Jaguar, and broadcast/campaign motion graphics for Canon and Aquafresh. Worked to broadcast deadlines and within brand guidelines using After Effects for VFX, compositing, and 2D animation.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (various agencies/production companies)
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Freelance motion design and animation for top creative agencies and production companies, supporting brand and event work. Experience includes broadcast/campaign deliverables with emphasis on broadcast deadlines, brand guideline compliance, and advanced After Effects workflows for VFX/compositing and 2D animation.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (freelance agencies/production companies: Intro UK, TBWA, AMV BBDO, etc.)
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Freelance motion design and animation for top creative agencies and production companies. Work on brand and event projects, including broadcast and campaign deliverables for clients such as Nike and Jaguar; also contribute to projects for Canon and Aquafresh. Deliver assets under broadcast deadlines while adhering to brand guidelines; support VFX/compositing and 2D animation workflows with After Effects.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (freelance agencies/production companies)
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Freelance motion designer/animator for top creative agencies and production companies, including Intro UK and TBWA (AMV BBDO mentioned). Worked on brand and event projects for Nike and Jaguar and broadcast/campaign work for Canon and Aquafresh. Experienced with broadcast deadlines, brand guidelines, and production using After Effects for VFX, compositing and 2D animation.
Freelance Motion Designer / Animator at London (Freelance for agencies such as Intro UK, TBWA, AMV BBDO)
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Worked on campaigns for Nike, Jaguar, Canon; 2D animation, compositing, and concept development under tight deadlines.
Freelance Mixed Media Director & Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance (Switzerland and UK)
May 1, 2008 - Present
Developed concepts, created storyboards, pitched ideas, and directed/animated projects from brief to delivery. Produced TV commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title designs, corporate animations, and explainer films. Combined live action with 2D/3D animation and worked with DSLR and video camera capture, editing, VFX, and post-production delivery for international clients including McDonald’s, Greenpeace, and Microsoft.
Freelance Mixed Media Director & Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance (Switzerland & UK)
May 1, 2008 - Present
Freelance mixed media direction and motion design for brands and productions. Develop and pitch concepts, create storyboards, manage teams, and direct/animate projects end-to-end from brief to delivery. Produce TV commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title designs, and corporate/explainer animations using live action combined with 2D/3D animation, including stop-motion approaches. Also hands-on with editing, VFX, compositing, and video camera/DSLR work.
Freelance Mixed Media Director & Motion Graphic Designer
May 1, 2008 - December 31, 2024
Freelance work with production companies in Switzerland and the UK for brands including McDonalds, Greenpeace and Microsoft. Responsible for pitching, concept development, storyboards, team management, and directing/animating projects from brief to delivery. Produced TV commercials, festival trailers, film/TV title designs and corporate animations, blending live action with 2D/3D animation and contributing to DSLR/video capture and post production.
Freelance Mixed Media Director & Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2008 - December 31, 2023
Directed and designed campaigns for brands such as McDonald’s, Greenpeace, and Microsoft; developed skills in visual storytelling, direction, and combining live action with animation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Design at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at GIBB Bern
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Life’s a Pitch at INNO ARCHITECTS
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Running my own production company at NFTS London
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Craft editing at NFTS London / The Bridge London
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film at The Bridge London
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Design at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
INNOArchitects Life’s a Pitch training (course) at INNOArchitects
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs training (course) at London (training)
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
NFTs training (course) at London (training)
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Craft editing training (course) at London (training)
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Red Camera & workflow for film training (course) at London (training)
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
INNOArchitects Life’s a Pitch (course) at INNOArchitects
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs (training) at London
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
NFTs (training) at London
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Craft editing (training) at London
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film (training) at London
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Design (Visual Communication) at University of the Arts Bern
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Professional Baccalaureate, Arts at gibb Bern
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
INNOArchitects Life’s a Pitch (course) at INNOArchitects
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs London Running my own production company (training) at London (training)
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Craft editing (training) at London (training)
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film (training) at London (training)
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010

Qualifications

Life’s a Pitch
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Running my own production company
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Craft editing
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Life’s a Pitch (training)
November 1, 2019 - August 28, 2026
NFTs London (training)
May 1, 2011 - August 28, 2026
NFTs London (training)
October 1, 2010 - August 28, 2026
Red Camera & Workflow for Film (training)
September 1, 2010 - August 28, 2026
INNOArchitects Life’s a Pitch
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs London Running my own production company
May 1, 2011 - May 7, 2011
NFTs London Craft editing
October 1, 2010 - October 7, 2010
The Bridge London Red Camera & Workflow for Film
September 1, 2010 - September 7, 2010
Life’s a Pitch (course)
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs (training)
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
NFTs (training)
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Craft editing (training)
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film (training)
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
INNOArchitects Life’s a Pitch
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs London Running my own production company
May 1, 2011 - May 7, 2011
NFTs London Craft editing
October 1, 2010 - October 7, 2010
The Bridge London Red Camera & Workflow for Film
September 1, 2010 - September 7, 2010
Life’s a Pitch (INNOArchitects)
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
NFTs (London) - Running my own production company
May 1, 2011 - May 7, 2011
NFTs (London) - Craft editing
October 1, 2010 - October 7, 2010
Red Camera & Workflow for Film (The Bridge, London)
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Eyes and Ears Awards 2021 - Best lead-in Fiction for «Frieden»
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Eyes and Ears Awards 2019 - Best Sports Opener for «Schwingen»
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Eyes and Ears Awards 2018 - Best Sports Opener for «Feel the Heat» FIFA World Cup 2018
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
International festival evaluation for Music Videos «Bring Down the Wall» and «Cloak of Blue»
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Vimeo / Staff Picks for «Tribe»
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
UK Music Video Award - Nominated with «Tribe» (cat. best indie/rock video)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Computers & Electronics

Skills

Experience Level