I am a passionate motion designer and director with two decades of experience in animation and visual effects. I thrive on turning complex narratives into compelling visuals, successfully managing projects from conception to delivery. My enthusiasm for storytelling through motion drives my creative endeavors.

Olly Tyler

I am a passionate motion designer and director with two decades of experience in animation and visual effects. I thrive on turning complex narratives into compelling visuals, successfully managing projects from conception to delivery. My enthusiasm for storytelling through motion drives my creative endeavors.

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I am a passionate motion designer and director with two decades of experience in animation and visual effects. I thrive on turning complex narratives into compelling visuals, successfully managing projects from conception to delivery. My enthusiasm for storytelling through motion drives my creative endeavors.

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Language

French
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion designer, Compositor and 3D Animator at 3Rock Global
August 20, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Working on pitches and content creation for brands on digital out of home screens in global locations.
Motion designer, compositor and 3d animator at 3Rock Global
August 20, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Working on pitches and content creation for brands on digital out of home screens in global locations.
Motion designer, compositor and 3D animator at 3Rock Global
August 20, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Working on pitches and content creation for brands on digital out-of-home screens in global locations.
Motion designer, 3d animator at 3 Rock Global
August 20, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Working on pitches and content creation for brands on digital out of home screens in global locations.
Motion Designer, Compositor and 3D Animator at 3Rock Global
August 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Working on pitches and 3D animation/motion graphics content creation for brands on digital out of home screens in global locations.
Motion designer, compositor and 3d animator at 3Rock Global
August 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Pitches and 3D animation/motion graphics content creation for brands on digital out of home screens in global locations.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managing a mostly remote team of artists for corporate video CG visualisations and motion graphics. Working on projects as a motion designer, compositor and 3d artist.
Motion Designer, Compositor, 3D Generalist at 3 Rock Global
November 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Worked on enhancing brand visibility via 3D animations for digital out-of-home screens, managing tight deadlines while ensuring exceptional quality.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Greenwich
October 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Visiting lecturer; teaching visual effects and animation at Greenwich University.
Visiting Lecturer at University of London
October 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Visiting Lecturer delivering lectures on visual effects and related topics.
Visiting Lecturer at University of London
October 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Visiting lecturer.
Visiting Lecturer at University of London
October 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
LCC Teaching visual effects at London College of Communications.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Greenwich and University of London, LCC
August 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Teaching visual effects and animation to classes of students at universities.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Greenwich and University of London (LCC)
August 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Teaching visual effects and animation to classes of students at universities.
Lecturer at University of Greenwich
June 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Teaching visual effects and animation at Greenwich University.
Motion Designer, 3D Generalist at Freelance
June 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Freelance CG Artist, Motion Designer and 3D Generalist; onsite and from home on various motion projects and Turbosquid 3D model collection.
Teaching Visual Effects at London College of Communications
June 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Teaching visual effects at London College of Communications.
Lecturer, Visual Effects at London College of Communications
June 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Teaching visual effects.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Greenwich and London College of Communication
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Taught visual effects and Nuke compositing to degree students and provided academic guidance for improved performance.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
December 31, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Managing a mostly remote team of artists for corporate video CG visualisations and motion graphics; worked as a motion designer, compositor and 3D artist on various projects.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
December 1, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Managing a mostly remote team of artists for corporate video CG visualisations and motion graphics. Working on projects as a motion designer, compositor and 3D artist.
Teaching Visual Effects and Animation at Greenwich University
December 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Teaching visual effects and animation.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
December 1, 2014 - October 6, 2025
Managing a mostly remote team of artists for corporate video CG visualisations and motion graphics.
Motion Graphics, 3D, VFX at Freelance
September 1, 2013 - Present
CG Artist and motion designer, developing animated maps and graphics for the Epic History TV channel on YouTube, illustrating historical narratives.
Motion Designer, 3D Generalist at Freelance CG Artist
September 1, 2013 - Present
Motion Graphics, 3D, and VFX work for a variety of clients; on-site and remote projects; manages Turbosquid 3D model collection. Ongoing project in 2025 includes animated maps and motion graphics for Epic History TV on YouTube.
Freelance CG Artist, Motion designer, 3d generalist at Freelance
September 1, 2013 - Present
Onsite and remote motion projects across 2D/3D animation, motion graphics and VFX; manages Turbosquid 3D model collection. Ongoing 2025 project includes animated maps and motion graphics for the Epic History TV channel on YouTube.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
August 1, 2013 - Present
Managing a mostly remote team of artists for corporate video CG visualisations and motion graphics. Hands-on work as designer, compositor and 3D artist when needed.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Greenwich
August 1, 2013 - Present
Visiting Lecturer.
Motion Graphics, 3D, VFX at Freelance CG Artist, Motion designer, 3D generalist
August 1, 2013 - Present
Working onsite and from home on various motion projects and the Turbosquid 3D model collection.
Founder, Head of Animation at SquareZero
June 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Overseeing production of animators and compositors; hiring and managing creative staff; hands-on animation and compositing work.
Motion Graphics, 3d, VFX at Freelance CG Artist
June 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Freelance motion graphics, 3D work and VFX for various clients.
Founder, Head of Animation at SquareZero
June 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025
Overseeing production of animators and compositors. Managing and hiring creative staff. Working on projects either as a designer or hands-on animation and compositing work.
Founder, Head of Animation at SquareZero
April 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025
Responsible for overseeing production of animators and compositors. Managing and hiring creative staff. Working on projects either as a designer or hands-on animation and compositing work.
Founder, Head of Animation at SquareZero
April 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Overseeing production of animators and compositors; hiring and management of creative staff; hands-on work as designer or animator/compositor.
Founder, Head of Animation at SquareZero Ltd
December 1, 2003 - April 30, 2013
Oversaw production, managed creative staff, and improved productivity with efficient work protocols while meeting objectives on time and within budget.
Motion Designer and Compositor at Liquid TV
April 1, 2002 - October 16, 2025
Responsible for most 2D projects, compositing and creative illustration. 3D models and storyboard design mainly for broadcast TV and commercials.
Motion Designer and Compositor at Liquid TV
April 1, 2002 - October 14, 2025
Responsible for most 2D projects, compositing and creative illustration; 3D models and storyboard design mainly for broadcast TV and commercials.
Motion Designer and Compositor at Liquid TV
April 1, 2002 - October 14, 2025
Responsible for most 2D projects, compositing and creative artwork; able to create digital matte paintings, 3D models and textures, and full motion integrated digital composites.
Turbosquid 3D Model Collection
April 1, 2002 - October 14, 2025
Developed 3D models for Turbosquid marketplace.
Motion Designer and Compositor at Liquid
October 1, 1994 - April 30, 2002
Worked on 2D projects, compositing, and creative illustration primarily for broadcast TV and commercials.
Junior at Travelling Matte Company
October 1, 1994 - October 14, 2025
Storyboarding, digital artwork, assistant animator.
Head of Animation at Myriad Global Media
October 1, 1994 - October 14, 2025
Led animation teams for corporate CG visuals and motion graphics.

Education

BTEC Graphic Design at North Essex School of Art
January 1, 1985 - September 23, 2025
BTEC Graphic Design at North Essex School of Art
January 1, 1985 - October 6, 2025
BTech Graphic Design at North Essex School of Art
January 1, 1985 - October 14, 2025
BTEC Graphic Design at North Essex School of Art
January 1, 1985 - October 14, 2025
BTEC Graphic Design at Colchester Institute
January 1, 1988 - October 14, 2025
BTEC Graphic Design at Colchester Institute
January 1, 1988 - October 16, 2025
Btec Diploma at Colchester Institute
September 1, 1986 - June 1, 1988

Qualifications

BTEC Graphic Design
September 16, 1986 - September 16, 1986
INTERMEDIA Gold Award for Brochure Illustration
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025
LIVECOM 2012: Cultural and The Arts Award
January 1, 2012 - September 23, 2025
LIVECOM 2012: Heritage Award
January 1, 2012 - September 23, 2025
MAMAS 2010: Best Corporate Content
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
LIVECOM 2010: Innovation Award
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
IVCA GOLD 2010: International Entertainment Award
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
LIVECOM 2010: International Entertainment Award
January 1, 2010 - September 23, 2025
LIVECOM 2007: Award for Innovation
January 1, 2007 - September 23, 2025
PROMAX 2001: Gold award for TV title sequence
January 1, 2001 - September 23, 2025
PROMAX 1998: Silver award for channel idents
January 1, 1998 - September 23, 2025
INTERMEDIA 2014 Gold Award for Brochure Illustration
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
LIVE COM 2012 Award for Cultural and The Arts
January 1, 2012 - October 14, 2025
LIVE COM 2012 Award for Heritage
January 1, 2012 - October 14, 2025
MAMAS 2010 Best Corporate Content
January 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
LIVE COM 2010 Award for Innovation
January 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
LIVE COM 2010 Award for International Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
IVCA Gold 2010 Award for International Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - October 14, 2025
LIVE COM 2007 Award for Innovation
January 1, 2007 - October 14, 2025
Promax 2001 Gold Award for TV Title Sequence
January 1, 2001 - October 14, 2025
Promax 1998 Silver Award for Channel IDs
January 1, 1998 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
    WW2 Documentary for YouTube's Epic History TV Channel
    I am responsible for design development and motion graphics animation for this new series on EHTV. There are numerous archive holders, 3d world zooms, infographics throughout the series.
    Google GXBO Summit
    motion graphics internal video made for Google
    Gapuma
    business explainer 3d animation for logistics company explainervideo b2b 3d animation brand promo