Hi, I’m Mike (most people call me ‘Ding’!) - a seasoned motion & graphic designer and editor with 15 years industry experience. I'm detail-driven, interested in transforming complex ideas into visually stunning and effective solutions. With a versatile skillset in everything from developing visual language for brands, to dynamic motion graphics, to campaign design and editing video content - I also have a robust understanding of layout, typography, multi-channel visual communication and audience engagement.\n\nMy professional journey has taken me from painting street art on walls to the fast-paced creative trenches of advertising agencies - and I've embraced both the independence of freelance work and the collaborative spirit of in-house teams along the way.…

Mike

Hi, I’m Mike (most people call me ‘Ding’!) - a seasoned motion & graphic designer and editor with 15 years industry experience. I'm detail-driven, interested in transforming complex ideas into visually stunning and effective solutions. With a versatile skillset in everything from developing visual language for brands, to dynamic motion graphics, to campaign design and editing video content - I also have a robust understanding of layout, typography, multi-channel visual communication and audience engagement.\n\nMy professional journey has taken me from painting street art on walls to the fast-paced creative trenches of advertising agencies - and I've embraced both the independence of freelance work and the collaborative spirit of in-house teams along the way.…

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Hi, I’m Mike (most people call me ‘Ding’!) - a seasoned motion & graphic designer and editor with 15 years industry experience. I’m detail-driven, interested in transforming complex ideas into visually stunning and effective solutions. With a versatile skillset in everything from developing visual language for brands, to dynamic motion graphics, to campaign design and editing video content - I also have a robust understanding of layout, typography, multi-channel visual communication and audience engagement.\n\nMy professional journey has taken me from painting street art on walls to the fast-paced creative trenches of advertising agencies - and I’ve embraced both the independence of freelance work and the collaborative spirit of in-house teams along the way.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Hogarth
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led several campaigns for agency brands, delivered exceptional design work, and developed visual language across various projects. Served as Design Lead for major partnerships with McLaren F1 and Mixmag. Introduced a shared asset bank to streamline design requests. Managed freelance output and mentored junior team members. Created detailed style guides and ensured files were prepared to global standards. Projects achieved record consumer engagement and I was recognized as a reliable and capable designer under pressure.
Senior Designer at Discovery Networks
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Collaborated with an international creative team to produce motion graphics for on-air promos, digital assets, and social media campaigns used across the UK and Europe.
Senior Designer at Made By Gravity
January 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Created product explainers, infographic animations and educational films for private sector clients including Thomson Reuters, The Open University, and Litera.
Designer and later Senior Designer at ViacomCBS (Comedy Central UK)
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Managed visual output for Comedy Central UK including branding, on-air navigation, idents, stings, art direction for promos, GFX consultancy, shoot supervision, grading, and print design. Led channel refreshes, ensured brand guideline adherence locally and internationally, pitched campaigns, managed freelancers, authored presentation decks, and trained staff. Supervised designers for online and VOD/SVOD platform evolution, built MOGRT templates and led European Comedy Central launches and FriendsFest events. Work contributed to record viewing figures and multiple Promax awards.
Junior Designer at be-at.tv
January 1, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Designed logo animations, social reels, promo edits, web banners and CRM assets for the brand.
Design Intern at Malt Films
January 1, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Created motion graphic content including logo animations, sizzle reels, captions, lower third animations, and edits for corporate films and explainer videos.
Senior Designer at Hogarth
January 1, 2023 - Present
As Senior Designer, led multiple campaigns for agency clients, delivering top-quality design work. Developed visual languages for numerous projects and acted as Design Lead on major partnerships like McLaren F1 and Mixmag. Introduced a shared asset bank for streamlining design requests to improve resource efficiency. Managed freelance output and mentored junior team members. Played a key role in preparing project work for global markets via detailed style guides, toolkit decks, and production-ready files. Projects yielded record levels of consumer engagement and I gained a reputation as a reliable and dynamic designer under pressure.
Senior Designer at Discovery Networks
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Collaborated with an international creative team to produce motion graphics for on-air promos, digital assets, and social media campaigns broadly used in the UK and Europe.
Senior Designer at Made By Gravity
January 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Created product explainers, infographic animations, and educational films for private clients such as Thomson Reuters, The Open University, and Litera.
Designer / Senior Designer at ViacomCBS
January 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
In-house designer for Comedy Central UK responsible for channel visual output including branding, on-air navigation, idents, and promos. Progressed to senior designer managing channel refreshes, brand guardianship, pitching, project management, and freelancer coordination. Delivered online/VOD platform design improvements, template creation, and led European Comedy Central launches and FriendsFest event creative direction. Work contributed to record viewing figures and multiple Promax awards.
Junior Designer at be-at.tv
December 31, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Designed assets including logo animations, social reels, promo edits, web banners, and CRM materials.
Design Intern at Malt Films
December 31, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Produced motion graphic content such as logo animations, sizzle reels, captions and lower third animations; contributed to edits on corporate film and explainer video projects.
Senior Designer at Hogarth
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Led design workstreams for multiple campaigns and developed the visual language for the brands the agency represented. Acted as Design Lead on partnerships including McLaren F1 and Mixmag. Introduced a shared asset bank to streamline design requests and reallocate resources. Managed freelance output and mentored junior team members. Prepped project work for global markets by creating detailed style guides/toolkits and supplying high-quality working files. Projects achieved record consumer engagement and I earned a reputation as a reliable, hands-on designer able to deliver high-caliber craft under pressure.
Senior Designer at Discovery Networks
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated with an international team of creatives to deliver motion graphics for on-air promos, digital assets and social campaigns used across the UK and Europe.
Senior Designer at Made By Gravity
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Created product explainers, infographic animations and educational films for clients such as Thomson Reuters, The Open University and Litera.
Designer at ViacomCBS
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
In-house designer for Comedy Central UK; responsible for channel branding, on-air navigation, idents, optical stings, continuity, art direction for promos & reels, GFX consultancy and shoot supervision, grading, print design for press/advertising/marketing, and providing general technical support. Led channel refreshes, brand guardianship, pitched and presented innovative ideas, managed asset delivery and freelancers, and created MOGRT/Essential Graphics templates to speed up delivery. Principal designer for Comedy Central launches in several European territories and led FriendsFest/FriendsFestive events. Campaigns contributed to record viewing figures and awards at Promax Europe.
Junior Designer at be-at.tv
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Designed assets for the brand, including logo animations, social reels, promo edits, web banners and CRM.
Design intern at Malt Films
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Created motion graphic content including logo animations, sizzle reels, captions, lower third animations, and contributed to edits for several corporate film and explainer video projects.
Senior Designer at Hogarth
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Led design workstreams for major brand campaigns, developing the visual language and acting as Design Lead for partnerships with the McLaren F1 team and Mixmag. Introduced a comprehensive shared asset bank to streamline requests and free up resources; managed freelance output and mentored junior team members. Prepped project work for global markets with detailed style guides and toolkit decks, supplying production-ready files to the highest standard. Delivered campaigns with record consumer engagement and became a reliable, high-quality contributor under pressure.
Senior Designer at Discovery Networks
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Worked with an international team of creatives to deliver motion graphics for on-air promos, digital assets and social media campaigns, used throughout the UK and the rest of Europe.
Senior Designer at Made By Gravity
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Created product explainers, infographic animations and educational films for private sector clients such as Thomson Reuters, The Open University, and Litera.
Designer at ViacomCBS
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
In-house designer for Comedy Central UK; responsible for channel branding, on-air navigation, idents, optical stings, continuity, art direction for promos & reels, GFX consultancy and supervision on shoots, grading, print design for press/advertising/marketing, and providing general technical support. Progressed to senior level, leading channel refreshes, brand guardianship, presenting campaigns, managing projects and freelancers, and creating templates to speed up GFX workflows. Led the launch of Comedy Central in several European territories and acted as creative lead for FriendsFest events; promos contributed to record viewing figures and multiple awards.
Junior Designer at be-at.tv
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Designed assets for the brand, including logo animations, social reels, promo edits, web banners and CRM.
Design Intern at Malt Films
January 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Created motion graphic content including logo animations, sizzle reels, captions, lower third animations, and contributed to edits for several corporate film and explainer video projects.

Education

BA Design for Moving Image First Class Honours at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
BTEC National Diploma Foundation Course in Art and Design at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
A-levels in Art, Media and Film at Paston College, Norfolk
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
BA Design for Moving Image at Ravensbourne University, London
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
BTEC National Diploma Foundation Course in Art and Design at Ravensbourne University, London
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2007
A-level qualifications in Art, Media and Film at Paston College, Norfolk
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
BA Design for Moving Image (First Class Honours) at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
BTEC National Diploma Foundation Course in Art and Design at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
A-levels in Art, Media and Film at Paston College, Norfolk
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
BA Design for Moving Image at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
BTEC National Diploma Foundation Course in Art and Design at Ravensbourne University, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
A-levels in Art, Media and Film at Paston College, Norfolk
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Other, Software & Internet

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