Available to hire
Character Animation • Explainer Videos • Brand Motion
I help brands turn complex ideas into expressive, character-driven motion.
Explainers, brand motion, character animation — crafted with clarity and personality.
I’ve worked with agencies and in-house teams, delivering fast, high-quality animation across tech, education, FMCG and social campaigns.
If you need motion that’s clean, character-driven and crafted with care, I can help.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Runner at Spark Engine – Video Production
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Provided on-set support, handling heavy equipment and props; ensured cast and crew were comfortable and had everything needed to get the job done; solved equipment constraints and supported post-production tasks while shadowing the production process.
Grip at In T'Vic (Short Film)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Set up and operated all on-set grip and support equipment; loaded/unloaded gear; collaborated with the Director of Photography; used hydraulic PeeWee Dollies and ARRI Alexa; assisted cast/crew.
Runner at Like Home (Short Film)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011On-set runner; loading/unloading and scene setup assistance; supported Directors and DOPs; assisted camera crew; two-week shoot.
Motion Graphics Designer at LEO Learning
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Created mattes and assets for 2D/3D animation; collaborated on storyboards; pitched ideas to clients; prepped projects for play-out and localized assets for multiple countries.
Motion Graphics Designer at Smoke & Mirrors
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Delivered projects for clients including Argos, Talk Talk and Burberry; built assets for 2D/3D animation; collaborated on storyboards; prepared language variants for multi-country campaigns.
Motion Graphics Designer at Spark Engine
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018Worked on high-end projects for clients such as Madcatz, JP Morgan, and Incopro; produced 2D/3D assets, animations, and motion graphics.
Motion Graphics Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - November 12, 2025Independent motion graphics designer since 2019; created video edits, storyboards, and heavy character-based animations; collaborated with brands such as Kalidus, Sponge, Blizzard Entertainment and American Express.
Education
Qualifications
Professional Motion Graphics experience
December 19, 2015 - December 10, 2025Advanced Adobe After Effects & Character Animation training (self-directed)
May 16, 2025 - December 10, 2025ontinued professional development in 2D animation & storytelling
September 16, 2017 - December 10, 2025Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop expert-level proficiency
December 16, 2020 - December 10, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Transportation & Logistics
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