Hi, I’m Margot, a graphic & motion designer based in Leeds with 6 years of professional experience. I work across motion design, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, specialising in illustrated explainer videos and visual storytelling that turn complex or abstract ideas into clear, engaging, and memorable content. I’ve worked across education, tech, public-interest, film productions, NGO, and brand-led campaigns, including projects funded by the European Commission and sponsored by UEFA. My work has reached tens of thousands of viewers, increased engagement by up to 300%, and supported initiatives around AI regulation and digital ethics, environmental action, gender equality in sport, and animal welfare. My strongest skills sit at the intersection of motion, design, and narrative. I combine clean editing, strong pacing, animation, and illustration to create content that performs as well as it looks. I am highly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, and I am comfortable owning projects end to end, from concept and storyboards to final delivery. What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative craft with clarity, structure, and audience-first thinking, while working quickly and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. I take pride in my versatile art style: anything you dream of, I'll make it real!…

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Hi, I’m Margot, a graphic & motion designer based in Leeds with 6 years of professional experience. I work across motion design, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, specialising in illustrated explainer videos and visual storytelling that turn complex or abstract ideas into clear, engaging, and memorable content. I’ve worked across education, tech, public-interest, film productions, NGO, and brand-led campaigns, including projects funded by the European Commission and sponsored by UEFA. My work has reached tens of thousands of viewers, increased engagement by up to 300%, and supported initiatives around AI regulation and digital ethics, environmental action, gender equality in sport, and animal welfare. My strongest skills sit at the intersection of motion, design, and narrative. I combine clean editing, strong pacing, animation, and illustration to create content that performs as well as it looks. I am highly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, and I am comfortable owning projects end to end, from concept and storyboards to final delivery. What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative craft with clarity, structure, and audience-first thinking, while working quickly and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. I take pride in my versatile art style: anything you dream of, I'll make it real!…

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Hi, I’m Margot, a graphic & motion designer based in Leeds with 6 years of professional experience.

I work across motion design, video editing, illustration, and graphic design, specialising in illustrated explainer videos and visual storytelling that turn complex or abstract ideas into clear, engaging, and memorable content.

I’ve worked across education, tech, public-interest, film productions, NGO, and brand-led campaigns, including projects funded by the European Commission and sponsored by UEFA. My work has reached tens of thousands of viewers, increased engagement by up to 300%, and supported initiatives around AI regulation and digital ethics, environmental action, gender equality in sport, and animal welfare.

My strongest skills sit at the intersection of motion, design, and narrative. I combine clean editing, strong pacing, animation, and illustration to create content that performs as well as it looks. I am highly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, and I am comfortable owning projects end to end, from concept and storyboards to final delivery.

What sets me apart is my ability to balance creative craft with clarity, structure, and audience-first thinking, while working quickly and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. I take pride in my versatile art style: anything you dream of, I’ll make it real!

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Designer at EURACTIV & the European Commission
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrated and animated explainer videos for Euractiv Projects, co-funded and sponsored by the European Commission. Significantly increased engagement, growing views from about 1k to 30k.
Motion & Graphic Designer at First Move Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Storyboard, character design, concept art, animation and editing of Cap sur le Bac, an educational video sponsored by the French Ministry of National Education. Branded and promoted an EU syndicate’s campaign for the European Elections with videos, motion graphics, posters and merch. Streamlined marketing operations and increased YouTube engagement by 200%.
Animation Workshop Facilitator at First Move Productions & Gochi Studio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Team leader and host of an animation workshop series in Brussels called ‘Your First Move: Discover Animation’. Branded, structured and advertised the workshops on social media; now expanding internationally. Sponsored by the Brussels International Women Film Festival.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Integrity Matters
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed over 100 characters for the brand, and created dozens of brochures. Promoted events through social media posts, and animated adverts, which attracted over 150 new participants.

Education

MA Animation at Leeds Arts University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA Animation at Ecole de Condé, Marseille
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA Graphic & Communication Design at University of Leeds
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Anthony Earnshaw Award
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Awarded for the best Master’s project across all courses, recognising outstanding creativity, technical excellence, and exceptional visual storytelling.

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Software & Internet
    paper EURACTIV - EU Commission funded: General Purpose AI Models can't ignore copyright in the EU

    An illustrated explainer video produced for EURACTIV by First Move Productions, co-funded by the European Commission, explaining why General Purpose AI models must comply with copyright law in the EU.

    I handled the project end-to-end, from pre-production with storyboarding, illustration, character design, and concept art, to production as the sole animator, and post-production including sound design and music.

    The project simplified complex legal and regulatory concepts into engaging, accessible visuals, helping the channel grow from an average of 1K views per video to 32K views.

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    paper Pedagogy on Children's Rights with Jonathan Levy - Interview Explainer

    An educational explainer produced by First Move Productions interviewing Jonathan Levy, a leading expert in pedagogy and children’s rights who has consulted for UNESCO, UNICEF, and the French High Commission on Children’s Issues.

    The project aimed to create practical guidelines to support and promote children’s rights, and I handled all motion graphics and video editing, transforming complex pedagogical and legal concepts into clear, engaging, and visually compelling content.

    The animation and editing ensured the material was accessible, memorable, and impactful for educators, NGOs, and social sector audiences, reflecting the importance of Levy’s internationally recognised expertise.

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    paper CAP SUR LE BAC - Official Educational Video, French Ministry of Education

    A video produced by First Move Production for the French Ministry of Education’s “Pôle ressource.” Designed to explain the student support process to young audiences with learning difficulties, it was distributed to over 600 French high schools worldwide.

    I managed the project end-to-end, from pre-production with storyboards, concept art, and illustrations, to animation, motion graphics, and post-production including sound design and music, ensuring the content was clear, engaging, and fully accessible for students; all while mentoring an intern.

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