Creative motion designer and video editor with a strong background in educational and digital content. Experienced across Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the wider Creative Suite, delivering motion consistency, accessibility-friendly layouts, colour correction, and VO editing. Proven team leadership as an Animation Team Leader, creating After Effects templates and workflow guidelines, supporting studio recording and live visual mixing, and producing screen recordings, training materials, and archived cloud-based production deliverables.

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Creative motion designer and video editor with a strong background in educational and digital content. Experienced across Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the wider Creative Suite, delivering motion consistency, accessibility-friendly layouts, colour correction, and VO editing. Proven team leadership as an Animation Team Leader, creating After Effects templates and workflow guidelines, supporting studio recording and live visual mixing, and producing screen recordings, training materials, and archived cloud-based production deliverables.

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Creative motion designer and video editor with a strong background in educational and digital content. Experienced across Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the wider Creative Suite, delivering motion consistency, accessibility-friendly layouts, colour correction, and VO editing.

Proven team leadership as an Animation Team Leader, creating After Effects templates and workflow guidelines, supporting studio recording and live visual mixing, and producing screen recordings, training materials, and archived cloud-based production deliverables.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Animator / Animation Team Leader (contract) at Makematic
June 1, 2022 - Present
Led animation and design for educational videos, creating After Effects templates and setting guidelines for animators and projects. Managed folder structures, workflow processes, employee training, and presentations. Worked on motion graphic templates for editing and digital drawing and image manipulation for animation.
Video Editor / Digital Designer at Seen & Heard
January 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Produced digital design and video editing work, contributing to the creation of visual content and video projects supporting client communications and marketing needs.
Freelance Motion Designer & Editor at Lazerray
January 1, 2021 - Present
Providing freelance motion design and video editing services, creating motion graphics and video content for various clients and projects. Responsibilities include project management, video editing, and motion design using Adobe Creative Suite.
Motion Animator / Animation Team Leader (contract) at Makematic
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led animation production as part of a contract engagement, supporting teams with consistent motion design practices, project organization, and template-driven workflows to accelerate editing and animation delivery.
Senior Digital Designer at WorkCast
October 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Senior design role involving digital design projects, video content creation, and support for the company’s online event platforms and learning systems.
Video Editor / Digital Designer at Seen & Heard
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Edited and designed digital content, supporting creation of video assets and digital layouts. Applied accessibility-aware layout, maintained motion/visual consistency, and contributed to production-ready deliverables.
Web Development and Learning Platform Administrator at Longbenton High School
June 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Managed web development, learning platforms, and online educational resources. Responsible for platform administration and related digital tasks.
Senior Digital Designer at WorkCast Web Development and Learning Platform Administrator
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2015
Senior digital design role combined with administration of a learning/web platform (CMS). Managed platform responsibilities alongside digital design work, supporting learning content delivery and production operations.
Graphic Design Work Experience at Robson Brown Advertising
December 1, 2005 - August 7, 2025
Provided graphic design services, supporting advertising projects and campaigns.

Education

BA (Hons) - Media Production (Video & New Media) at University Of Sunderland
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Media Production (Video & New Media) at University Of Sunderland
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Visual Essay Production (Explainer Camp)
September 8, 2028
School Of Motion
Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)
September 9, 2028
School Of Motion
Introduction to 3D Animation
September 9, 2028
School Of Motion
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
September 8, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
May 1, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Visual Essay Production (Explainer Camp)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Introduction to 3D Animation (Cinema 4D Basecamp)
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2026
Explainer Camp (Visual Essay Production)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Introduction to 3D Animation (Cinema 4D Basecamp)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
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