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Hi, I’m Zak Ross, a Motion Design Director and Designer with over 17 years of experience in the Asia Pacific region. I’ve had the opportunity to work on top-tier campaigns with premiere design studios, post-production houses, and agencies. My passion is helping global brands tell visually compelling stories through design, motion graphics, and VFX.
I specialize in Art Direction, Motion Graphics, 2D/3D Animation, Advertising, Video Production, and Branding. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to create engaging content across various platforms. Let’s connect and create something amazing together!
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Motion Design Director at Arta Finance
April 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025Directed, filmed, designed, animated, and produced video content for social media ads, long form content, live press events, and digital out of home ads. Worked closely with UI/UX designers, art directors, developers, and editors for the Arta platform and Arta AI launch both in Singapore and New York. Directed and produced long-form video content for podcasts, social media content, and ads. Launched a Digital Out of Home campaign displayed across multiple MRT stations. Directed and shot event coverage with brand partners such as YWCA, Co-Axis Temasek Trust, and NTUC Income.
Senior Motion Designer / Editor at VaynerMedia
October 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Animated and edited social media content and advertising campaigns for major clients including Procter & Gamble SK-II across Japan, Singapore, and the United States, Prudential Singapore, Twisties Australia, Sunbites Australia, Doritos Australia, and National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre Singapore. Managed and mentored a team of 8 motion designers and editors across the APAC region. Oversaw video content team processes and post-production pipeline systems including Editshare Server.
Motion Designer / Editor at VaynerMedia
October 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025Worked on video editing and animating social media content for clients such as SK-II and Prudential Singapore. Played a key role in setting up video content team processes and post-production pipeline systems like Editshare Server.
Motion Designer / Editor at M&C Saatchi (Singapore)
September 30, 2019 - July 25, 2025Edited social media video content for clients including Brunei Airlines, Brunei Tourism, and LASALLE College of the Arts.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Whitecoat
October 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 3D motion graphics videos for clients such as Unilever and Close Up.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at MullenLowe Group
August 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics videos for clients including Unilever and Knorr.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Whitecoat
June 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 3D motion graphics videos for clients including Unilever and Close Up.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Prodigious Worldwide
June 30, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics videos for SK-II and Expedia.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at MullenLowe Group
May 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics videos for Unilever and Knorr.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Casio Singapore Pte Ltd
January 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics videos for Casio and Jahan Low covering the Limited Edition Watch launch in Taiwan.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Infinite Frameworks Studios
August 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated broadcast motion graphics promos and packages for cable network stations including Discovery Channel, WarnerTV, and Cartoon Network.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Qrious Lab
January 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics billboard videos for Sony.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at By Apparatus
December 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics videos for Frontier Agrotech.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at CraveFX
March 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D & 3D motion graphics videos for clients including Singapore Airlines, Ministry of Education Singapore, and Govtech Singapore.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Little Red Ants Creative Studio
January 31, 2016 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D motion graphics explainer videos for Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore.
Motion Designer at CRITICA
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D & 3D broadcast motion graphics promos and videos for clients like Adidas, Nickelodeon, Mediacorp Channel 5, Mediacorp Channel 8, Sony Channel Asia, and OCBC.
Multimedia Designer & Videographer at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
September 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025In-house multimedia designer and videographer responsible for designing posters, booklets, and corporate videos for the Singapore Armed Forces.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at cum. m+d
July 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025Freelance motion graphic designer.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Ivan Chua Associates
October 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025Worked on the broadcast promo package launch for Channel V by Star TV Hong Kong.
Motion Graphic Designer Intern at HBO
August 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025Interned at HBO Asia as an on-air motion designer designing and animating broadcast motion graphics promos and packages for cable network stations like HBO, HBO Hits, HBO Family, and Cinemax.
Motion Design Director at Arta Finance
April 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025Worked as a Motion Design director on set filming, designing, animating and producing video content for social media ads, long form content, live press event and digital out of home ads. Worked alongside a team of UI/UX designers, art directors, developers and editors for the Arta platform & Arta AI launch in Singapore & New York. Helped direct, shot & produced long-form video content for podcasts, social media content & ads. Launched a Digital Out of Home campaign across multiple MRT stations such as Orchard, Great World, Outram Park, Marina Bay, Shenton Way and more. Directed & shot event coverage with brand partners such as YWCA, Co-Axis Temasek Trust, NTUC Income.
Senior Motion Designer / Editor at VaynerMedia
October 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Senior Motion Designer/Editor animating & video editing social media content & advertising campaigns for clients like Procter & Gamble SK-II (Japan, Singapore & United States), Prudential, Twisties, Sunbites, Doritos, & National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre. Oversaw & mentored a team of 8 motion designers & editors across APAC markets (SG, MY, TH, ID & AU). Managed video content team processes & systems including Editshare Server in the post-production pipeline.
Motion Designer / Editor at VaynerMedia
October 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025Worked as a Motion Designer/Editor animating & editing social media video content for clients such as SK-II & Prudential in Singapore. Oversaw the setting up of video content team processes & systems including Editshare Server used in the post-production pipeline.
Motion Designer / Editor at M&C Saatchi (Singapore)
September 30, 2019 - July 25, 2025Video editing social media content for clients like Brunei Airlines, Brunei Tourism & LASALLE College of the Arts.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Various Companies including Whitecoat, MullenLowe Group, Prodigious Worldwide, Casio Singapore Pte Ltd, Infinite Frameworks Studios, Qrious Lab, By Apparatus, CraveFX, Little Red Ants Creative Studio, cum. m+d, Ivan Chua Associates
October 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Designed and animated 2D and 3D motion graphics videos for a wide range of clients including Unilever, Close Up, SK-II, Expedia, Casio, Discovery Channel, WarnerTV, Cartoon Network, Sony, Frontier Agrotech, Singapore Airlines, Ministry of Education Singapore, Govtech Singapore, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, Adidas, Nickelodeon, Mediacorp Channels, and others.
Motion Designer at CRITICA
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Designed & animated 2D & 3D broadcast motion graphics promos & videos for clients like Adidas, Nickelodeon, Mediacorp Channels, Sony Channel Asia, and OCBC.
Multimedia Designer & Videographer at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
September 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025In-house Multimedia Designer & Videographer designing posters, booklets & corporate videos for the Singapore Armed Forces.
Motion Graphic Designer Intern at HBO Asia
August 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025Interned designing and animating broadcast motion graphics promos & packages for cable network stations including HBO, HBO Hits, HBO Family and Cinemax.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts in Design Communication at LASALLE College of the Arts
May 1, 2019Diploma in Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design at Nanyang Polytechnic
May 1, 2011Bachelor’s Degree at LASALLE College of the Arts
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Diploma at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Bachelor’s Degree at LASALLE College of the Arts
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Diploma at Nanyang Polytechnic
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Animation Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Animation Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Retail
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