I am an award-winning Senior Motion Designer and Digital Storyteller with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital media, higher education, and creative leadership. I have built and led two successful creative companies and thrive on pushing boundaries in design for television news, online platforms, and education. Design is in my DNA. I focus on clarity, innovation, and audience engagement, crafting visuals and narratives that inform, entertain, and inspire action. I am passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering high-impact creative solutions.…

Martin Chiffers

I am an award-winning Senior Motion Designer and Digital Storyteller with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital media, higher education, and creative leadership. I have built and led two successful creative companies and thrive on pushing boundaries in design for television news, online platforms, and education. Design is in my DNA. I focus on clarity, innovation, and audience engagement, crafting visuals and narratives that inform, entertain, and inspire action. I am passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering high-impact creative solutions.…

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I am an award-winning Senior Motion Designer and Digital Storyteller with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital media, higher education, and creative leadership. I have built and led two successful creative companies and thrive on pushing boundaries in design for television news, online platforms, and education.

Design is in my DNA. I focus on clarity, innovation, and audience engagement, crafting visuals and narratives that inform, entertain, and inspire action. I am passionate about mentoring teams, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering high-impact creative solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Lecturer in Digital Creativity at Bath Spa University
February 1, 2023 - Present
Lecturer and digital creativity educator focusing on design and storytelling; teaching and mentoring students, and developing digital creativity curricula.
Digital / Visual Storyteller at Bath Spa University
May 1, 2021 - Present
Developed visual storytelling projects and digital narratives for university programs; collaborated across departments to communicate research and ideas.
Freelance Senior Motion Artist
December 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance motion design and storytelling for clients across broadcast and digital platforms.
Broadcast / Motion / Online Designer at Media Group RTL Television
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2019
Led motion design, broadcasting graphics, and online design for RTL Television channels; contributed to news programming and online media.
Founder & Creative Director at ISTSO Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Founded and led ISTSO Productions, directing creative strategy and production across broadcast and digital media.
Creative Director & Co-Founder at Four Film
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Co-founded and directed creative direction for Four Film, developing concepts and leading production.
Creative Director & Co-Founder at KingPrawnDesign
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Co-founded and directed design projects at KingPrawnDesign, overseeing brand and motion design.

Education

BTEC National Diploma, Art & Design at Falmouth School of Art & Design
September 2, 1992 - May 2, 1994
BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art at Univeristy of Salford
September 1, 1994 - May 5, 1997

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Community Award
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Vice-Chancellor’s Award (Bath Spa University)
January 1, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Hackathon Berlin Winner
January 1, 2019 - April 16, 2026
Bavarian Television Awards – Information Category Winner
January 1, 2018 - April 16, 2026
RTL Aktuell Best News Programme Winner
January 1, 2007 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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    A selection of work created during my time in the television industry, alongside projects spanning from image film production to the higher education sector.…