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Hi, I’m Elisa Ciocca, a motion designer with a love for visual storytelling and social impact. I lead creative campaigns from concept to delivery, guiding teams, freelancers, and apprentices, and shaping the visual language to ensure rhythm and narrative clarity. I thrive in environments where creativity, community impact, and collaboration come together to produce reliable, meaningful work.
I’ve spent over a decade building narratives through motion design, collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring others. I’m comfortable bridging strategy and execution, and I’m at my best when purpose and learning are at the core of the work.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Lecturer at HSLU Luzern
January 1, 2025 - PresentParticipated as a jury member for the presentation of second-year team animation projects.
Jury member and speaker at Fantoche Film Festival
September 30, 2021 - September 15, 2025Served as a jury member for international films.
Lead Motion Designer at 23bis and Outfits.studio
January 1, 2018 - PresentDesigning and animating content for advertising, social campaigns, and educational videos; overseeing the full process from brainstorming to delivery; pitching ideas, mood boards, storyboards, and style frames; managing freelancers and mentoring apprentices; collaborating with the live-action department; contributing to award-winning work (Fantoche, Grand Prix Romand de la Création, Edi Award, European Design Award); clients include CHUV, Action Innocence, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ville de Lausanne, Plateforme 10.
Swing Dance Teacher and Event Organizer at Swingtime Lausanne
January 1, 2018 - PresentVolunteer role promoting swing dancing, teaching classes, organizing events, and contributing to visual communications for concerts and events.
Motion Designer at Scubaboy Inc.
December 31, 2017 - September 15, 2025Produced 2D animated films for Roche, BBC Earth, and Jeep-FCA; developed animation and design skills; contributed to personal projects and external exhibitions; pursued ongoing learning via School of Motion.
Freelance Motion Designer at M.I.E.
April 30, 2014 - September 15, 2025Produced 2D animated FX for advertisements; collaborated with other designers and animators; clients included Close Up and JWT Shanghai.
Motion Design Intern at Golden Wolf
December 31, 2013 - September 15, 2025Contributed to 2D FX animation in Flash; storyboarding and compositing for music and informational videos; clients included Dog Blood and Kipling.
Motion Design Intern at Stink Studios
October 31, 2013 - September 15, 2025Worked on 2D animated films and motion graphics for Adidas, Redbull, and Google; collaborated on live-action films and interactive content.
Motion Designer Intern at Blink Ink
June 30, 2013 - September 15, 2025Assisted in the production of 2D animated music videos for Arctic Monkeys and Camera Obscura; contributed to stop-motion compositing; worked with Mikey Please and Joseph Mann.
Video Editor at Little Bull
August 31, 2012 - September 15, 2025Video editing and compositing in After Effects for advertising projects for Fiat and Lancia.
Video Editor at Studio 54
February 29, 2012 - September 15, 2025Edited video content for local TV shows; assisted with audio mixing, voice-over recording, and file conversion.
Control Room Operator at Global Productions
December 31, 2013 - September 15, 2025Operated camera units and resolved technical issues during live TV recordings, including Master Chef and Soccer Champions League.
Lead Motion Designer at 23bis
January 1, 2018 - PresentLed the design and animation of social and cultural campaigns from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams, guiding freelancers, and mentoring apprentices on award-winning projects. Shaped the visual language of each project, ensuring clarity, rhythm, and narrative consistency. Bridged strategy and execution to deliver reliable, impactful work. Over ten years in Motion Design with a strong sense for visual storytelling and communication. Collaborated with diverse teams and led projects from concept to delivery; driven by creativity, community impact, and collective learning.
Lecturer, Speaker and Jury at Crea Program, Fantoche Film Festival, HSLU Luzern
January 1, 2018 - PresentLectured on motion design to students and apprentices and served as jury member for animation and film programs and festivals.
Motion Designer at Scubaboy Inc.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Produced 2D animated films for clients in the cultural, social, and educational sectors, using animation as a way to inform, engage, and inspire.
Swing Dance Teacher & Event Organizer at Swingtime Lausanne
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching, event organization, and visual communication for community cultural events.
Education
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Hyper Island, Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Diploma in Audio-Video Production at APM, Saluzzo, Italy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History of Arts at University of Florence, Italy
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Motion Graphics Professional Diploma at Hyper Island, Sweden
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Audio-Video Production Professional Diploma at APM of Saluzzo, Italy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011BA History of Arts at University of Florence, Italy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Motion Graphics Professional Diploma at Hyper Island
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Audio-Video Production Professional Diploma at APM of Saluzzo
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011BA History of Arts at University of Florence
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Motion Graphics Professional Diploma
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Audio-Video Production Professional Diploma
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization
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