Hi, I’m Teo Camara, a Sydney-based Motion Graphics Designer and 3D Artist with over 25 years in the creative industry. I deliver high-end, visually striking content for digital, branding, marketing, and media. I combine CGI, design, art direction, motion graphics, 2D & 3D animation, compositing, VFX, and generative AI workflows to tell stories that connect and inspire. I’m comfortable at every stage of the process, from concept through delivery, and I thrive on collaborative leadership, guiding designers, animators, junior artists and contractors. I translate briefs into actionable production plans and maintain clear communication with clients, producers and creative teams to ensure on-time, on-brand results.

Hi, I’m Teo Camara, a Sydney-based Motion Graphics Designer and 3D Artist with over 25 years in the creative industry. I deliver high-end, visually striking content for digital, branding, marketing, and media. I combine CGI, design, art direction, motion graphics, 2D & 3D animation, compositing, VFX, and generative AI workflows to tell stories that connect and inspire. I’m comfortable at every stage of the process, from concept through delivery, and I thrive on collaborative leadership, guiding designers, animators, junior artists and contractors. I translate briefs into actionable production plans and maintain clear communication with clients, producers and creative teams to ensure on-time, on-brand results.

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Hi, I’m Teo Camara, a Sydney-based Motion Graphics Designer and 3D Artist with over 25 years in the creative industry. I deliver high-end, visually striking content for digital, branding, marketing, and media. I combine CGI, design, art direction, motion graphics, 2D & 3D animation, compositing, VFX, and generative AI workflows to tell stories that connect and inspire.

I’m comfortable at every stage of the process, from concept through delivery, and I thrive on collaborative leadership, guiding designers, animators, junior artists and contractors. I translate briefs into actionable production plans and maintain clear communication with clients, producers and creative teams to ensure on-time, on-brand results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director & Studio Manager at 121 Creative
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2014
Art direction and graphic design on branding, printed & online marketing materials, signage, packaging, illustration, image manipulation and advertisement. Project management and hands-on design from initial brief until its final stages. Team leader of a small marketing team and trainees, I managed casual graphic designers, web designers and external suppliers to reach a high level of service, focusing on problems solving, graphic consultancy and expertise in creating and enhancing our clients’ ideas.
Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Westpac Banking Corporation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for motion graphics and video content, collaborating with creative teams and stakeholders across branding, digital, and marketing. Produced 2D and 3D animations for paid/owned media, social, sponsorships, online content, OOH and presentations; mentored junior designers on After Effects and campaign workflows; advised on production timelines, processes and resources to ensure high-quality deliveries.
Motion Graphic Designer at BT Financial Group
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Created and delivered 2D/3D animations for branding, digital and marketing on paid/owned media, social, online content, OOH, presentations and event collateral; contributed to establishing the motion graphics pipeline and brand video guidelines.
Freelancer Art Director, Digital and Motion Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Led campaigns across branding and digital/motion design; provided direction, collaboration and problem-solving to ensure on-time, standout creative results; mentored peers and shared techniques to elevate outcomes.
Design Manager at Expertise Events
January 1, 2014 - Present
Managed design projects and teams, coordinating creative output and client briefs to deliver effective event visuals and branding.
Senior Graphic Designer at Kwik Kopy Chatswood
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Designed branding, print collateral and multi-format graphics for clients; collaborated with marketing teams and printers to ensure production quality.
Freelance Animator at Copacine Video
January 1, 2005 - Present
Created animation assets for projects; collaborated with clients to deliver timely, high-quality visuals.
Chefe de Arte (Graphic Designer) at Comunix Publicidade
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Led graphic design initiatives and art direction for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer, Finished Artist and Sign Production at Imagem Bureau
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Designed graphics, finished artwork and produced signage, ensuring color accuracy and production readiness.
Graphic Designer & Large Format Printing Operator at Copias & Companhia
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created graphics for large format printing and multiple media outputs; supported production workflows.

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Design at Universidade Paulista
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Redshift Rendering at LinkedIn Learning Module
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Cinema 4D at LinkedIn Learning Module
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Advanced After Effects at City Desktop
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Selling Design at Kwik Kopy Head Office
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Maya Basic DRC Training at DRC Training
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
After Effects Basic at DRC Training
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Industrial Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Redshift Rendering
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Cinema 4D
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Advanced After Effects
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Selling Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Maya Basic DRC Training
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
After Effects Basic
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

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