Hi, I’m Álvaro Calderón, a Senior Motion Designer based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and postproduction for global brands, with over seven years in the advertising industry. I love leading creative teams, integrating AI-powered tools to accelerate workflows, and delivering high-impact content that engages audiences across social and digital channels.

Álvaro Calderón

Hi, I’m Álvaro Calderón, a Senior Motion Designer based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and postproduction for global brands, with over seven years in the advertising industry. I love leading creative teams, integrating AI-powered tools to accelerate workflows, and delivering high-impact content that engages audiences across social and digital channels.

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Hi, I’m Álvaro Calderón, a Senior Motion Designer based in Quito, Ecuador. I specialize in motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing, and postproduction for global brands, with over seven years in the advertising industry.

I love leading creative teams, integrating AI-powered tools to accelerate workflows, and delivering high-impact content that engages audiences across social and digital channels.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer at Flamingo Agency
March 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the creative direction and production of short and long content for social media across platforms, ensuring alignment with client objectives; led a team of 5 designers and animators to deliver over 50 multimedia projects within tight deadlines; managed multiple audiovisual projects from concept to final delivery; applied AI-powered tools to accelerate workflows and produce innovative audio-visual content; improved efficiency by 30%; collaborated with diverse teams and external partners; utilized Adobe Suite and 3D animation software; mentored junior team members; designed interactive filters for Instagram and Facebook increasing engagement by 15%; reduced project turnaround time by 25% by optimizing workflows and introducing new tools; produced YouTube campaigns for Nestlé using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Senior Motion Designer at Brand Building Ad (BBA)
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Created motion design content for international brands such as Ford, PepsiCo, Geely, Pizza Hut, Burger King; delivered fast, scalable, and interactive assets that improved web performance and user engagement; led creative production and maintained brand consistency across campaigns.
Motion Graphic Designer at McCann Erickson
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Conceptualized, designed, and executed campaigns for diverse clients including Chevrolet and Nestlé; translated 2D images into engaging animations using Adobe After Effects; developed storyboards and graphic styles in collaboration with the creative team; produced infographics and branded videos supporting high-quality campaign execution.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia and Audio Visual Production at Universidad de Las Américas
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Cambridge Advanced English
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet