I’m Hardhik Hegde, a motion designer, art director, and video editor with 7+ years of experience creating clear, brand-aligned visual stories. I work end-to-end on marketing and promotional videos—especially screen recordings and software demos—turning written briefs into engaging narratives while keeping accuracy and speed on schedule. I’ve delivered strong business impact through repeatable systems and high-quality production. At Canadian Tire, I maintained an 80% on-time delivery rate and built 10 reusable templates to standardize workflow across the team, while my freelance work for KTM India supported sales growth through targeted visual storytelling. I also collaborate independently with clients globally, managing multiple projects while keeping creative direction consistent with brand guidelines.…

Hardhik Hegde

I’m Hardhik Hegde, a motion designer, art director, and video editor with 7+ years of experience creating clear, brand-aligned visual stories. I work end-to-end on marketing and promotional videos—especially screen recordings and software demos—turning written briefs into engaging narratives while keeping accuracy and speed on schedule. I’ve delivered strong business impact through repeatable systems and high-quality production. At Canadian Tire, I maintained an 80% on-time delivery rate and built 10 reusable templates to standardize workflow across the team, while my freelance work for KTM India supported sales growth through targeted visual storytelling. I also collaborate independently with clients globally, managing multiple projects while keeping creative direction consistent with brand guidelines.…

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I’m Hardhik Hegde, a motion designer, art director, and video editor with 7+ years of experience creating clear, brand-aligned visual stories. I work end-to-end on marketing and promotional videos—especially screen recordings and software demos—turning written briefs into engaging narratives while keeping accuracy and speed on schedule.

I’ve delivered strong business impact through repeatable systems and high-quality production. At Canadian Tire, I maintained an 80% on-time delivery rate and built 10 reusable templates to standardize workflow across the team, while my freelance work for KTM India supported sales growth through targeted visual storytelling. I also collaborate independently with clients globally, managing multiple projects while keeping creative direction consistent with brand guidelines.

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Motion Designer at Canadian Tire
May 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Maintained 80% on-time delivery rate in a high-volume in-house production environment. Built 10 reusable After Effects and design templates to standardize workflows across the team. Produced and reviewed digital assets for B2B and B2C campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Elevated advertising effectiveness through storyboard-driven visual storytelling and detailed design critique.
Motion Graphics Designer at A Plus Creative Inc
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Managed full pre- and post-production lifecycles for advertising and marketing video projects, delivering ahead of schedule through cross-functional coordination. Applied compositing, color grading, studio lighting, and sound editing within the Adobe suite to produce broadcast-ready assets. Crafted conceptual design stills and motion videos that drove measurable increases in user acquisition for agency clients.
Freelance Motion Designer & Video Editor at Self-Employed
August 1, 2019 - Present
Edited screen recording and software demo videos for clients across EdTech, automotive, and tech verticals. Produced 500+ visual assets across motion graphics, video editing, cinematography, and packaging design. Scripted, storyboarded, and edited short- and long-form marketing videos, boosting audience engagement by 70% for clients needing consistent content pipelines. Developed advertising concepts for KTM India from brief to final delivery, contributing to ~30% sales growth through targeted visual storytelling. Coordinated concurrent projects while meeting delivery benchmarks and maintaining brand accuracy.
Motion Designer & Video Editor at Self-Employed (Freelance)
August 1, 2019 - Present
Produced 500+ visual assets across motion graphics, video editing, and brand content for clients across automotive, retail, finance, and consumer goods. Increased client engagement by 80% through visually refined, platform-adapted video content for web and social. Scripted, storyboarded, and edited short and long-form videos that grew audience engagement by 70%, expanding an initial 3-video brief to 15+ videos based on social traction. Developed advertising concepts for KTM India from ideation through final delivery, contributing to ~30% product sales increase. Designed and implemented looping hero video for a portfolio landing page using web-embedded video optimization principles for live site performance.
Motion Designer & Creative Consultant at Self-Employed (Freelance)
August 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered 500+ visual assets across motion graphics, video editing, cinematography, and packaging design for automotive, retail, food, and entertainment brands. Developed end-to-end advertising concepts for KTM India, contributing to ~30% sales growth. Expanded a 3-video brief to 15+ videos after social media traction revived a previously banned product. Created workflow tutorials and training documentation for Subway Eats, translating production processes into clear explanations for non-technical stakeholders. Increased audience engagement by 70% across long- and short-form series through structured concept creation and critique.
Motion Designer at Mio Design Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Achieved 20% ROI improvements over industry benchmarks through motion design solutions across retail, automotive, EdTech, finance, and entertainment. Produced logos, animated intros, and lower thirds with documented typography and rendering decisions. Led a 30% increase in user engagement by collaborating with copywriters on digital content integrating illustration, web design, and image optimization.
Design Intern at Yash Raj Film Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Produced motion graphics and VFX assets for film promotional campaigns, TV spots, and advertising content. Generated visual and graphic design deliverables including landing page assets and email content to support campaign execution.
Design Intern — Motion Graphics & VFX at Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Produced motion graphics and VFX assets for film promotional campaigns, TV spots, and advertising — contributing to campaign execution across landing pages, email, and visual design. Supported asset generation for high-profile entertainment releases under senior creative direction in a fast-paced studio environment.
Design Intern — Motion Graphics & VFX at Yash Raj Film Pvt. Ltd.
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Produced motion graphics and VFX assets for film promotions, TV spots, and advertising; supported asset generation for high-profile releases under senior direction in a fast-paced studio. Contributed to campaigns across landing pages, email, and visual design.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at George Brown College, Toronto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Post-Graduate Certificate in Computer Animation at Sheridan College, Trafalgar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Media at FX School, Mumbai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Commerce at Rizvi College, Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Post-Graduate Certificate at George Brown College, Toronto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Post-Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College, Trafalgar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Media at FX School, Mumbai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Commerce at Rizvi College, Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Post Graduate Certificate, Interactive Media Management at George Brown College, Toronto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Post Graduate Certificate, Computer Animation at Sheridan College, Trafalgar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma, Digital Media at FX School, Mumbai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Commerce at Rizvi College, Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Post-Graduate Certificate, Interactive Media Management at George Brown College, Toronto
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Post-Graduate Certificate, Computer Animation at Sheridan College, Trafalgar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Media at FX School, Mumbai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Commerce at Rizvi College, Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet

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