I am Cyril Gfeller, a Visual Director and Creative Technologist with hands-on experience in VFX, compositing, and video production. I have a solid technical foundation in isolating and separating visual elements, working with layered pipelines, and delivering consistent output across high-volume projects. I am comfortable operating within standardized workflows and defined specifications, and I take precision and reliable turnaround times seriously. My background in motion design and emerging AI-driven workflows means I understand the stakes of production-grade training data and what clean, accurate deliverables require.

Cyril Gfeller

I am Cyril Gfeller, a Visual Director and Creative Technologist with hands-on experience in VFX, compositing, and video production. I have a solid technical foundation in isolating and separating visual elements, working with layered pipelines, and delivering consistent output across high-volume projects. I am comfortable operating within standardized workflows and defined specifications, and I take precision and reliable turnaround times seriously. My background in motion design and emerging AI-driven workflows means I understand the stakes of production-grade training data and what clean, accurate deliverables require.

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I am Cyril Gfeller, a Visual Director and Creative Technologist with hands-on experience in VFX, compositing, and video production. I have a solid technical foundation in isolating and separating visual elements, working with layered pipelines, and delivering consistent output across high-volume projects. I am comfortable operating within standardized workflows and defined specifications, and I take precision and reliable turnaround times seriously. My background in motion design and emerging AI-driven workflows means I understand the stakes of production-grade training data and what clean, accurate deliverables require.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

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.
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.
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 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 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.

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

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

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other