I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and motion designer with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment, design, and media industries. My work spans music and video production, 3D stage design, and, more recently, marketing-focused motion graphics. I’ve created brand visuals, commercial videos, and digital campaigns for nonprofit organizations and international companies. I bring a collaborative spirit, technical fluency across industry-standard tools, and a deep understanding of storytelling through visual media. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand both creativity and accountability, and I lead with a hands-on approach to video, design, and live performance. Currently, I work across multiple creative leadership roles, developing engaging visuals and experiences for diverse audiences.

Moana Mendes

I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and motion designer with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment, design, and media industries. My work spans music and video production, 3D stage design, and, more recently, marketing-focused motion graphics. I’ve created brand visuals, commercial videos, and digital campaigns for nonprofit organizations and international companies. I bring a collaborative spirit, technical fluency across industry-standard tools, and a deep understanding of storytelling through visual media. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand both creativity and accountability, and I lead with a hands-on approach to video, design, and live performance. Currently, I work across multiple creative leadership roles, developing engaging visuals and experiences for diverse audiences.

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I am a multidisciplinary visual artist and motion designer with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment, design, and media industries. My work spans music and video production, 3D stage design, and, more recently, marketing-focused motion graphics. I’ve created brand visuals, commercial videos, and digital campaigns for nonprofit organizations and international companies. I bring a collaborative spirit, technical fluency across industry-standard tools, and a deep understanding of storytelling through visual media.

I thrive in dynamic environments that demand both creativity and accountability, and I lead with a hands-on approach to video, design, and live performance. Currently, I work across multiple creative leadership roles, developing engaging visuals and experiences for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Media & Communications at Hakkını Savun Association
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Lead media, communications, and branding initiatives for the association.
Director, Video Editor & Graphic Designer; Digital Arts Instructor; Motion Graphic Designer at CHEF’s DEAL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Remote role overseeing video editing, graphic design, motion graphics; teaching digital arts.
Creative Director at Standing Babas Visual Arts Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative direction for video, event, animation, and game production; 3D mapping and stage design; live visuals.
Animation & Stage Designer at ShiTv Entertainment
December 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Animation & stage design; 3D mapping, live visuals and lighting performances.
Music Production Instructor at ShiTv Entertainment
December 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Instructed music production; curriculum and hands-on training.
Head of Media & Communications at Hakkını Savun Association
January 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Led media and communications strategy, brand visuals, and digital campaigns for the association.
Director Video Editor & Graphic Designer at CHEF’s DEAL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed video editing and graphic design; supported digital arts instruction and motion graphics.
Motion Graphic Designer at Standing Babas Visual Arts Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative and motion design for video, events, animation and game production; 3D modelling and stage design.
Creative Director / Visual Artist at Standing Babas Visual Arts Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative direction and visual artistry for brand visuals, campaigns, and live performances.
Animation & Stage Designer at ShiTv Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Animation & stage design, 3D mapping, live visual & lights performance; music production instructor.
Head of Media & Communications at Hakkını Savun Association
January 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Oversaw media and communications strategy, brand storytelling, and digital campaigns for an Istanbul-based association.
Director, Video Editor & Graphic Designer; Digital Arts Instructor; Motion Graphic Designer at CHEF’s DEAL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directs video and graphic design initiatives for a US-based remote team; creates motion graphics and brand visuals; conducts digital arts instruction and AI content creation.
Creative Director / Visual Artist at Standing Babas Visual Arts Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative Director and Visual Artist overseeing video, events, animation and game production; 3D modelling, mapping, stage design, and live visual performance.
Animation & Stage Design, 3D Mapping; Music Production Instructor at ShiTv Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Animation & stage design, 3D mapping; live visual and lights performance; music production instruction.
Head of Media & Communications at Hakkını Savun Association
January 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Led media & communications efforts; directed video editing and graphic design; provided Digital Arts instruction; contributed as Motion Graphic Designer.
Motion Graphic Designer at CHEF’s DEAL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided motion graphics, graphic design, AI content creation; served in roles including Graphic Designer, AI Content Creator, Creative Director / Visual Artist.
Creative Director at Standing Babas Visual Arts Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative Director for video, event, animation & game production; led video production & editing; 3D modelling, mapping & stage design; live visual performance; audio-visual artist / stage designer.
Animation & Stage Designer, Live Visual & Lights at ShiTv Entertainment
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025
Animation & Stage Design, 3D Mapping; live visual & lights performance; music production instructor.

Education

Master of Arts at Berklee College of Music, Valencia (Spain)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Science at Sabanci University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Masters of Arts: Music Production, Innovation & Technologies at Berklee College of Music, Valencia (Spain)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science: Material Science and Nano Engineering at Sabanci University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Master of Arts: Music Production, Innovation & Technologies at Berklee College of Music, Valencia (Spain)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science: Material Science and Nano Engineering at Sabanci University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Masters of Arts: Music Production, Innovation & Technologies at Berklee College of Music, Valencia (Spain)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Science: Material Science and Nano Engineering at Sabanci University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization