I’m a multidisciplinary designer born and raised in the mean streets of Melbourne, Australia. I’ve spent more than ten years working across motion, animation, video editing and digital content, and I’ve always liked that mix of creativity and tech. I’ve worked on everything from live events and online video to education and interactive content, so I’m pretty comfortable jumping between different projects, working solo or with a team, and figuring things out as I go. I also have a habit of trying to make workflows better, whether that means building templates, automating repetitive jobs or just finding a simpler way to get something done. Outside of work, I’m usually somewhere between basketball, good food, good company and taking something competitive a little too seriously.

David Ambrus

I’m a multidisciplinary designer born and raised in the mean streets of Melbourne, Australia. I’ve spent more than ten years working across motion, animation, video editing and digital content, and I’ve always liked that mix of creativity and tech. I’ve worked on everything from live events and online video to education and interactive content, so I’m pretty comfortable jumping between different projects, working solo or with a team, and figuring things out as I go. I also have a habit of trying to make workflows better, whether that means building templates, automating repetitive jobs or just finding a simpler way to get something done. Outside of work, I’m usually somewhere between basketball, good food, good company and taking something competitive a little too seriously.

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I’m a multidisciplinary designer born and raised in the mean streets of Melbourne, Australia. I’ve spent more than ten years working across motion, animation, video editing and digital content, and I’ve always liked that mix of creativity and tech. I’ve worked on everything from live events and online video to education and interactive content, so I’m pretty comfortable jumping between different projects, working solo or with a team, and figuring things out as I go. I also have a habit of trying to make workflows better, whether that means building templates, automating repetitive jobs or just finding a simpler way to get something done. Outside of work, I’m usually somewhere between basketball, good food, good company and taking something competitive a little too seriously.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Designer at Humbli
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Designed and animated digital learning content focused on financial hardship, turning sensitive and complex information into clear, accessible visual communication. Built reusable animation templates and production workflow automations to improve efficiency and consistency. Created interactive video experiences using Vimeo to support learner engagement, feedback, and improved content delivery. Managed production tasks including asset preparation, quality assurance, and version control to keep releases on track.
Project Manager/Editor at Slazo Media
June 1, 2020 - February 1, 2024
Coordinated media uploads according to set schedules and used project management tools such as Monday.com to track and deliver work. Managed staff including editors and voice artists, ensuring smooth production and timely completion. Oversaw merchandising handling and shipping, supported social channels (YouTube community pages/comments and Reddit), and used analytics plus Google Sheets to identify what content performed best and broaden reach. Implemented improved company-wide data storage management and structures.
Project Manager/Motion Graphic Designer at Evolved Group
May 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Led teams during large-scale international events while producing content across multiple mediums, including multi-screen setups and websites. Liaised with clients in person, over the phone, and by email, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Maintained extensive project management documentation, kept a database of client photos/logos and style guides, and created templates to improve speed and alignment. Planned and presented to stakeholders using Keynote, led creative development seminars for internal upskilling, and prepared production cost quotes.
Freelance Digital Designer (Designer/Video Editor) at Self-Employed
February 1, 2016 - Present
Delivered visual design and copywriting for Doveton Glass, including ongoing website maintenance and updates. Produced logo design work for online video game streaming artists and healthcare professionals. Completed general video editing duties for multiple clients, adapting quickly to different styles and requirements.
Multi-discipline Designer at Furphy Media Group
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Designed print press advertisements and created television ad creative using Adobe Creative Suite. Contacted clients to gather requirements and quotes, prioritised workloads to meet strict deadlines, and supported end-to-end ad production within time-sensitive environments.
Multimedia Designer (Animator) at Leap Training
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Rigged and animated 2D characters in Adobe After Effects. Directed and recorded artists in an audio booth, supported camera set-up and production, and built online courses using a custom LMS. Collaborated with learning designers to produce storyboards and align animation with course learning goals.
Digital Resource Assistant (Lead Animator on Deakin 40 Year Project) at Deakin University
August 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Served as lead animator on the Deakin 40 Year Project (award-winning), creating or sourcing learning content for the online student portal. Upskilled academic staff in editing software and technology. Performed captioning for pre-recorded videos using custom-made software tools.

Education

Bachelor of Film and Digital Media at Deakin University
August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2013
Certificate of Attendance (Introduction to Projects + Assertive Techniques) at Australian Institute of Management
January 1, 2018 - August 30, 2026
Victorian Certificate of Education at Cranbourne Secondary College
January 1, 2007 - August 30, 2026

Qualifications

Communicator Award of Distinction (Online video – Animation) — Deakin 40th Animation
January 1, 2015 - August 30, 2026
Communicator Award of Distinction (Online video – Education) — Deakin 40th Animation
January 1, 2015 - August 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment