Hi, I’m Kirill Pavlov. I’m a Lead Motion Designer with over a decade of experience crafting high-end animation for global brands across tech, fintech, and creative industries. I enjoy leading teams while staying hands-on—from idea to final frame—and building robust motion systems that scale across product, brand, and social formats.…

Kirill Pavlov

Hi, I’m Kirill Pavlov. I’m a Lead Motion Designer with over a decade of experience crafting high-end animation for global brands across tech, fintech, and creative industries. I enjoy leading teams while staying hands-on—from idea to final frame—and building robust motion systems that scale across product, brand, and social formats.…

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Hi, I’m Kirill Pavlov. I’m a Lead Motion Designer with over a decade of experience crafting high-end animation for global brands across tech, fintech, and creative industries.

I enjoy leading teams while staying hands-on—from idea to final frame—and building robust motion systems that scale across product, brand, and social formats.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Motion Designer / Art Director at PAVS Studio
April 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and animated 100+ videos for Microsoft, Career.io, PAYRUE, and others; delivered 2D/3D explainers, onboarding flows, app UI motion, and launch promos; created visual systems for multi-format use: product, brand, and social; led motion concepting, style frames, rig setups, animation, and final composition; built a motion template library for recurring content (MOGRTs, social media content).
Remote Creative Producer at Talking Birds
September 1, 2023 - Present
Produced animation for Microsoft Ignite, Volkswagen, and New York Rangers; worked on complex 3D / environment-based animation and projection mapping; collaborated closely with art directors, sound designers, and developers.
Remote Freelance Motion Designer at Mocean.pro
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Executed 100+ motion design projects across fintech, edtech, culture, and broadcast; provided end-to-end execution from visual concept to animation and final delivery.

Education

Master's degree in Animation at St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television - St. Petersburg
September 1, 2012 - June 8, 2013
Graduated from Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television (SPBGUKiT) with a degree in Animation Directing. Gained a deep understanding of storytelling, character development, and visual design, along with hands-on experience in traditional and digital animation techniques. The program emphasized creative vision, technical skills, and production workflows, preparing me for professional work in the animation industry.
Animation Directing at St. Petersburg State University of Film and Television
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
Digital Production & Marketing at IKRA School of Communications
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Qualifications

Digital Marketing
January 16, 2012 - January 16, 2025
IKRA Digital Communications and Advertising School IKRA is a Russian school specializing in innovation and creative thinking, offering various courses designed to enhance skills in digital marketing and related fields. Their prog

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
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