Motion designer / Compositor at 3P Studio

Created high quality 3D animations using Cinema 4D's native animation tools, mograph effectors/fields, and simulations. Handled lighting and texturing with Redshift and rendering using various AOVs. Utilized efficiencies like take system, XRefs, and tokens within C4D. Produced advanced 2D motion graphics and animation in After Effects, including building animatics and using classic and modern animation principles. Created storyboards and style frames with detailed documentation. Collaborated with producers and artists to meet deadlines and client expectations. Managed compositing work using AE and Nuke with OCIO color management and tracking tools. Achievements include delivering top quality 3D TVCs for a major client, rapidly learning Nuke for matte paintings and key composites, and producing multiple videos for QUT showcasing new IT course options.

Senior motion designer at Prendi Studio

Worked with clients through the entire creative process from initial contact, budgeting, brief, pitching, to look development, storyboarding, and animation. Developed detailed storyboards to visualize final products. Produced highly polished animations using After Effects and Cinema 4D. Managed larger projects including timelines, delegation, and feedback. Key achievements include delivering a $90k suite of animations for Mon Repos Turtle Center including varied styles from cartoon to photorealistic, and producing an animated sequence for The Big Rig’s elevator experience that synchronized perfectly with elevator motion.

Designer (motion, web and print graphics) at simPRO

Received and managed briefs from regional marketing managers. Created print, digital, and animated marketing materials including flyers, brochures, trade show stands, banner ads, web images, and motion graphics for marketing videos. Collaborated within a team and prioritized tasks to meet feedback and approval demands. Achievements include producing 30 animated icons targeting commercial concepts which elevated marketing video quality, developing simPRO’s brand identity in core marketing collateral to attract larger clients, and designing and deploying a new secure blog at short notice.

Motion/graphic designer at 7 News Brisbane

Received briefs from producers and journalists to pre-produce news graphics. Consulted and pitched ideas to ensure engaging storytelling for news segments. Produced animated and still graphics using After Effects and Photoshop. Coordinated team tasks under tight daily deadlines. Cooperated with journalists, camera operators, and editors for accurate graphic deployment. Handled on-air graphics operations until automation. Major contributions include key design role covering Cyclone Debbie and building 2017 templates for NRL footy tips and sports news features involving 3D stadiums and AE templates.