Hi, I'm Nickola Pankov—a AI video specialist, motion designer, and editor based in the Zurich area. I blend traditional editing, animation, color science, and AI-generated assets to craft high-quality visuals for music videos, campaigns, and digital content. I build repeatable, prompt-driven workflows to keep characters, scenes, and assets consistent across production pipelines. From concept to final delivery, I handle creative direction and technical execution, leveraging tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Adobe Creative Suite to push creative boundaries.…

Nickola Pankov

Hi, I'm Nickola Pankov—a AI video specialist, motion designer, and editor based in the Zurich area. I blend traditional editing, animation, color science, and AI-generated assets to craft high-quality visuals for music videos, campaigns, and digital content. I build repeatable, prompt-driven workflows to keep characters, scenes, and assets consistent across production pipelines. From concept to final delivery, I handle creative direction and technical execution, leveraging tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Adobe Creative Suite to push creative boundaries.…

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Hi, I’m Nickola Pankov—a AI video specialist, motion designer, and editor based in the Zurich area. I blend traditional editing, animation, color science, and AI-generated assets to craft high-quality visuals for music videos, campaigns, and digital content.

I build repeatable, prompt-driven workflows to keep characters, scenes, and assets consistent across production pipelines. From concept to final delivery, I handle creative direction and technical execution, leveraging tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Adobe Creative Suite to push creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer | Video Editor | AI Expert at SRF - Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
September 1, 2025 - Present
Motion design and video animation production with an AI-assisted workflow. Generate and adapt AI-generated visual assets tailored for animation use; maintain visual consistency across scenes using reference-driven prompting and structured templates; animate, composite, and finalize assets in After Effects; prepare edits and exports in Premiere Pro.
Outlier AI Prompt Engineering Expert | Video and Image Evaluation Specialist at Remote
November 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed and refined prompts for generative AI models, reviewed AI-generated video and image content, and provided expert feedback on structure, visuals, and narrative quality based on professional video production experience.
Freelance AI Image & Video Generation Expert | Video Editor | Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Motion design and video animation production with an AI-assisted workflow. Generate and adapt visual assets with AI (images, characters, animation, backgrounds, props) and integrate them into clean, consistent animations for internal and external video content.
2D Animator at Freelancers Team
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Toon Boom Harmony 2D animator contributing to storyboards, animation pipelines, and production coordination.
Independent Work Videographer | Photographer | 3D Artist at Independent
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Freelance work spanning motion design, videography, photography, and 3D art with emphasis on cohesive visuals and client-focused delivery.
Wireframe CG Studio Representative | Project Manager at Wireframe CG Studio
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2022
Representative and project manager for a studio focused on visual production, motion design, compositing, VFX, animation, VR, holograms, and interactive content.
FLC Project Manager at FLC
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Project manager in an animation studio with an outsourcing team; responsibility for scheduling, delivery, and client coordination.
Freelancer Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2022
Freelance videography, including camera, lighting, sound, editing, compositing, animation, color grading, and VFX.
TV Production Videomaker at Television Production
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Videography for TV production with responsibilities across shooting, editing, and post-production.
3D Maya Artist at Independent
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
3D modeling, texturing, and animation using Autodesk Maya; specialized in high-quality 3D assets.
Independent Work Photographer at Independent
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2021
RAW processing, photo editing, color correction, product photography, and related post-production workflows.

Education

3D Modeling and Animation at Real Time Computer Graphics School
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Doctor of Medicine (Dr. Med.) at Uzhgorod State University
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Autodesk Maya Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Other, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper AI video creator editor

    With extensive experience in AI-driven video production, editing, and visual storytelling, I believe I can contribute to creating engaging and innovative content for Tether and affiliated brands.

    Over the past few years, I have specialized in integrating AI tools into video creation workflows, producing short films, promotional content, and dynamic social media videos. I stay updated on emerging AI technologies and consistently experiment with new formats and styles to enhance video engagement. My background includes:

    Extensive experience in AI video generation, editing, and compositing.
Collaboration with marketing teams to develop cohesive video concepts.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Strong technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and AI tools like Runway, Kling, Sora...

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    I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of video creation through AI and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with your team’s goals.

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