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I’m a London-based freelance motion designer with a storytelling-led approach to creating content across broadcast and digital platforms. Previously part of Sky’s creative team, I contributed to campaigns, on-air branding, and launch promos, collaborating closely with producers and designers.
Now I work with agencies, broadcasters, and growing brands to craft content that connects—from broadcast assets to social and explainers. I’m proficient with After Effects, Cinema 4D, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m expanding into Blender and AI-assisted workflows. I’m drawn to projects that require clarity, visual rhythm, and thoughtful design for any platform.
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Work Experience
Senior Motion Designer at Sky UK
May 25, 1998 - April 30, 2024I was part of the creative team at Sky, working across campaigns, on-air branding, and launch promos, collaborating closely with producers and fellow designers.
* Led motion design for campaigns and content brands, ensuring brand cohesion across moving assets.
* Designed and animated idents, title sequences, promos, and interstitials for broadcast and digital channels.
* Collaborated across departments, translating strategy and creative into highly crafted animations.
* Line managed / Mentored junior designers, promoting experimentation and craft across the motion team.
Senior Motion Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2024 - PresentCreated animated brand assets and campaign visuals for a range of clients and audiences. Developed motion systems that extended visual identities across DOOH, digital, and social formats. Worked with creative leads, designers, and editors to deliver integrated, multi-platform design solutions. Delivered work that balanced design fidelity with tempo, energy, and storytelling clarity.
Education
MSc The Psychodynamics of Human Development (Jungian) at Birkbeck College, University of London
September 2, 2002 - September 5, 2005BA (Hons) Film, Video And Photographic Arts at Westminster University (FKA The Polytechnic of Central London)
September 1, 1986 - September 4, 1989Qualifications
2013 Promax / BDA Global Excellence Awards - Bronze Award
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Channel Holiday / Special Event Spot
'Christmas Network Spot' - Sky Creative
2013 Promax / BDA Global Excellence Awards - Bronze Award
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Art Direction & Design: Holiday / Seasonal / Special Events Spot
'Sky Xmas Network Promo' - Sky Creative
2010 Promax UK - Bronze Award
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Art direction & design: informational graphics - ‘How Sky TV Gets To You’
Sky creative, BSkyB, for the customer channel
2007 Promax / bda Europe - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Best design in promotion - ‘Top Tens’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2007 Promax / bda Europe - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Best animation - ‘8&9’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
• 2007 Promax / bda Europe - Silver Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Best television image campaign - ‘Sky Movies‘ Rules’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks - Day part packaging promotion - ‘8&9’ - Sky Movies
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks - Interstitial / promotainment – movies
‘Sky Movies’ Rules’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks, Special event programme promotion - ‘Top Tens’
Sky Movies, BSkyB
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Gold Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks - Special project - ‘Sky Movies’ Rules’ - Sky Movies
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Silver Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks - Promotional animation - ‘8&9’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2007 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Silver Award
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Cable channels & networks - Holiday / seasonal programme promotion
‘Christmas on Sky Movies’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2005 Promax Europe - Silver Award
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Best design in promotion - ‘New Year Movies’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2005 Promax USA (World Gold Awards) - Silver Award
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Cable channels & networks - Branding / image -’Anti-Spindown – Tick Tock’
Sky Movies, BSkyB
2005 bda USA (World Gold Competition) - Bronze Award
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005On air general entertainment, in house: art direction & design image campaign
‘Anti-Spindown – Tick Tock’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2004 Promax UK Awards - Gold Award
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Best design in promotion - ‘Film Noir’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2003 Promax Europe - Gold Award
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Best sponsor’s sequence - ‘Haagen-Dazs for Friday Nights on Sky Movies’
Sky Movies, BSkyB
2003 Promax UK Awards - Gold Award
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Best sponsor’s credits - ‘Haagen-Dazs’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2001 Promax Europe - Gold Award
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Best themed campaign - ‘Sky-Fi Weekend’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
2001 Promax UK - Silver Award
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Broadcast networks – stunt promotion - ‘Sky-Fi Weekend’ - Sky Movies, BSkyB
1997 Promax Europe - Silver Award
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bravo Sales Tape
1997 Promax UK - Gold Award
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bravo Sales Tape
1995 LEAF - Gold Award
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995‘Hermaphrodite Bikini’ (VFX)
Promax Awards (Gold and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Promax Awards (Gold and Silver)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Telecommunications
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