Animation gets me up in the morning. I've worked with well-known agencies around the world for 20 years, and always go beyond the brief. Always learning, and quick to adapt. I find unusual solutions to challenges, and build lasting relationships with agencies and clients. Projects often see me involved from concepting to delivery, drawing upon a broad range of digital disciplines.

Dave Paterson

Animation gets me up in the morning. I've worked with well-known agencies around the world for 20 years, and always go beyond the brief. Always learning, and quick to adapt. I find unusual solutions to challenges, and build lasting relationships with agencies and clients. Projects often see me involved from concepting to delivery, drawing upon a broad range of digital disciplines.

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Animation gets me up in the morning. I’ve worked with well-known agencies around the world for 20 years, and always go beyond the brief. Always learning, and quick to adapt. I find unusual solutions to challenges, and build lasting relationships with agencies and clients. Projects often see me involved from concepting to delivery, drawing upon a broad range of digital disciplines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance
July 1, 2017 - Present
Worked with well-known agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, ITV, and clients such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Apple, BBC, Nintendo, Red Bull, EE, Just Eat, Spotify, Visa, BT, National Lottery, Honda, Timberland, Vodafone, Barclays, Philadelphia, Nokia, Miller Beer, Johnnie Walker and Addison Lee.
Lead Motion Designer at Y&R London & AMV BBDO
July 31, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Managed, brainstormed and built video-led campaigns for Coca-Cola, Mercedes, M&S, Guinness, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, HP, Vodafone, Land Rover, Lloyds Bank, Twinings, Bombay Sapphire, Currys PC World, Oxfam, Ferrero Rocher, Bank of Scotland, Danone, Holland & Barrett, Visit Britain, Premier Inn, Volvic, Babybel, Camelot and British Legion.
Lead Digital Designer at Hogarth Worldwide
June 30, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Worked on tight turnaround banner and digital-out-of-home campaigns for HTC’s new handset release. Managed international localisation and bespoke builds for global deployment.
Head of Digital at Girardot
February 28, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Focused on financial and luxury goods, producing work for Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Spreadex, Barclays, AXA, Henderson and the Savoy Group. Responsible for creative concepting, sign-off, production of rich media ads, microsites, video and motion work.
Creative Producer at Tag Worldwide
July 31, 2012 - July 14, 2025
Team leader responsible for concept, build and deployment of rich advertising and video for clients including Channel 4, Intel, Gucci, Bacardi, Jaguar, HP, Canon, H&M, BT and Tesco. Managed copywriting, QA, recruitment and mentoring junior designers.
Freelance Motion
February 28, 2011 - July 14, 2025
Worked with clients such as Oxfam, Avis, Superdrug, EP&T Global, Pitlane Productions, Saentys, Willow Beauty Products and Publicity Project.
Digital Producer at 20:20 London
July 31, 2010 - July 14, 2025
Involved in motion graphics, video editing and compositing, 3D and Flash with Actionscript for clients including EA Sports, Toyota, Diageo, P&G, Lotus, Government Central Office of Information and Virgin Media.
Digital Designer at Sporting Index
January 31, 2009 - July 14, 2025
Developed new creative channels technologically and creatively through 3D motion, interactive games, banners, photography, filming and editing.
Web & Flash Animator at Secure Data Services Group
May 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025
Worked on HTML, Javascript and animation for DVDs and online projects. Clients included the Defence Manufacturers’ Association and the European Association for e-Identity and Security.
Freelance at Various Clients including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, ITV, Prodigious, TBWA, Publicis, Atomized, 20th Century Fox, Disney, Apple, BBC, Nintendo, Red Bull, EE, Just Eat, Spotify, Visa, BT, National Lottery, Honda, Timberland, Vodafone, Barclays, Philadelphi
July 1, 2017 - Present
Providing freelance services in motion design and animation across global agencies and brands, consistently going beyond the brief and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Lead Motion Designer at Y&R London & AMV BBDO
July 31, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Managed, brainstormed and built video-led campaigns for a variety of top brands including Coca-Cola, Mercedes, M&S, Guinness, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, HP, Vodafone, Land Rover, Lloyds Bank, and others.
Lead Digital Designer at Hogarth Worldwide
June 30, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Worked under tight turnarounds on banner and digital-out-of-home campaigns for HTC’s new handset release involving extensive international localization and bespoke builds for global deployment.
Head of Digital at Girardot
February 28, 2013 - July 14, 2025
Focused on financial and luxury goods sectors producing for clients like Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Barclays. Led digital creative concepting and sign-off, hands-on in rich media ads, microsites, video and motion production.
Creative Producer at Tag Worldwide
July 31, 2012 - July 14, 2025
Team leader responsible for concept, build, and deployment of rich advertising and video content. Managed demanding clients including Channel 4, Intel, Gucci, Bacardi, Jaguar, and Tesco. Responsibilities included copywriting, QA, recruitment, and mentoring junior designers.
Freelance Motion at Various Clients including Oxfam, Avis, Superdrug, EP&T Global
February 28, 2011 - July 14, 2025
Provided freelance motion design services to a wide range of clients across various projects.
Digital Producer at 20:20 London
July 31, 2010 - July 14, 2025
Delivered motion graphics, video editing, compositing, 3D and Flash projects for clients such as EA Sports, Toyota, Diageo, P&G, Lotus, Government Central Office of Information and Virgin Media.
Digital Designer at Sporting Index
January 31, 2009 - July 14, 2025
Expanded role to develop new creative technological channels including 3D motion, interactive games, banners, photography, filming and editing.
Web & Flash Animator at Secure Data Services Group
May 31, 2006 - July 14, 2025
Produced HTML, Javascript, and animations for DVDs and online for clients including Defence Manufacturers’ Association and European Association for e-Identity and Security.
Freelance at Various including Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, ITV, Prodigious, TBWA, Publicis, Atomized
July 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance creative working with numerous top clients such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, Apple, BBC, and more. Delivering animation, motion design, and digital creative projects across various sectors.
Lead Motion Designer at Y&R London & AMV BBDO
July 1, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Managed, brainstormed, and built video-led campaigns for major brands including Coca-Cola, Mercedes, M&S, Guinness, and Virgin Atlantic. Delivered creative content for broad marketing campaigns.
Lead Digital Designer at Hogarth Worldwide
June 1, 2013 - September 3, 2025
Handled tight turnarounds on banner and digital-out-of-home campaigns for HTC handset release. Worked on international localisation and bespoke digital builds for global deployment.
Head of Digital at Girardot
February 1, 2013 - September 3, 2025
Focused on financial and luxury goods sectors producing for clients such as Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Barclays, and The Savoy Group. Responsible for creative concepting, sign-off, and production of rich media ads, microsites, video, and motion work.
Creative Producer at Tag Worldwide
July 1, 2012 - September 3, 2025
Team leader for creative concept, build, and deployment of rich advertising and video for clients including Channel 4, Intel, Gucci, Bacardi, Jaguar, and BT. Responsibilities also included copywriting, QA, recruitment, and mentoring junior designers.
Freelance Motion Designer at Various including Oxfam, Avis, Superdrug
February 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025
Provided freelance motion design services for clients in various industries, delivering animation and video content.
Digital Producer at 20:20 London
July 1, 2010 - September 3, 2025
Worked across motion graphics, video editing, compositing, 3D, and Flash with Actionscript. Clients included EA Sports, Toyota, Diageo, and Virgin Media.
Digital Designer at Sporting Index
January 1, 2009 - September 3, 2025
Expanded role to develop new creative channels using 3D motion, interactive games, banners, photography, filming, and editing.
Web & Flash Animator at Secure Data Services Group
May 1, 2006 - September 3, 2025
Created HTML, Javascript, and animation for DVDs and online projects. Clients included the Defence Manufacturers’ Association and the European Association for e-Identity and Security.

Education

BA at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
A-Level at Brockenhurst College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
GCSE at Oundle Public School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
BA at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
A-Level at Brockenhurst College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
GCSE at Oundle Public School
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
BA Media Arts – 2:1 at University of Plymouth
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
A-Level at Brockenhurst College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
GCSEs at Oundle Public School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Government
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