Hi, I’m Emy Dossett, a multidisciplinary designer, motion designer and photographer with a focus on storytelling for surf and lifestyle brands. I work across freelance motion design, graphic design, and video editing for broadcast, digital, and social campaigns, crafting cohesive campaigns and strong visual identities. Beyond design, I write and direct for surf and lifestyle projects, shoot lifestyle and travel imagery, and collaborate with teams from ideation through post-production. I’m driven by storytelling, exploration, and a love for surf cultures around the world.…

Emy Dossett

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Hi, I’m Emy Dossett, a multidisciplinary designer, motion designer and photographer with a focus on storytelling for surf and lifestyle brands. I work across freelance motion design, graphic design, and video editing for broadcast, digital, and social campaigns, crafting cohesive campaigns and strong visual identities. Beyond design, I write and direct for surf and lifestyle projects, shoot lifestyle and travel imagery, and collaborate with teams from ideation through post-production. I’m driven by storytelling, exploration, and a love for surf cultures around the world.…

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Hi, I’m Emy Dossett, a multidisciplinary designer, motion designer and photographer with a focus on storytelling for surf and lifestyle brands. I work across freelance motion design, graphic design, and video editing for broadcast, digital, and social campaigns, crafting cohesive campaigns and strong visual identities.

Beyond design, I write and direct for surf and lifestyle projects, shoot lifestyle and travel imagery, and collaborate with teams from ideation through post-production. I’m driven by storytelling, exploration, and a love for surf cultures around the world.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer at Special Broadcasting Services, Australia (SBS)
January 9, 2017 - May 18, 2018
- Lead designer across on-air campaigns for The Handmaid’s Tale, Deep Water, and Who Do You Think You Are? - Delivered creative assets for broadcast, digital outdoor, social, web, and print - Responsibilities included ideation, graphic design, 2D animation, storyboarding, compositing, editing, photo retouching, and art direction
Print, Digital and Motion Designer (4 month contract) at The Stadium - Creative Sports Agency
November 3, 2014 - March 3, 2015
- Clients included NRL, PGA, World Sports Group, Tourism Fiji and Netball Australia - Created motion graphics for broadcast, logo animations for web and social media assets, and digital/ print assets for print advertising, brochures, EDMs and web banners
Freelance Motion Designer/ Graphic Designer/ Video Editor at Emy Dossett Motion Designer
July 11, 2011 - Present
- Clients: SBS, Network Ten, ABC, The Production Group, Hello Social, Australian Radio Network, Ad Agency, and Milk Money Films - The Jury (SBS) – Adapted key art to develop a cohesive campaign across social, and outdoor formats - The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Amazon Prime Australia, Hello Social) – Responsible for creating a series of social media character vignettes promoting across digital platforms using motion graphics, compositing, visual effects, and video editing - YSL, Maybelline, The Macallan, and Now TV – Created social media graphics using motion design and video editing for digital platforms
Sales Integration Designer (4 month contract) at Network Ten
March 10, 2014 - July 11, 2014
- Worked closely with the Art Director and Creative Sales Team to concept, pitch, and execute integrated campaigns for clients including Alfa Romeo, Red Cross, Harvey Norman, Streets Ice Cream, Banana Boat, and Coles - Involved in storyboarding, design, motion graphics, visual effects, and project management
Designer/ Video Editor at The Ad Agency
September 12, 2011 - February 8, 2013
- Developed creative concepts and visual assets for TVCs and advertising campaigns for tourism, health, and finance client - Led art direction on set during shoots - Designed and produced branding, animation, video editing, and print collateral across multi-platform campaigns
Broadcast and Marketing Designer at ONE HD
May 17, 2010 - July 22, 2011
- Designed and animated broadcast graphics for promos and channel re-brands including Ironman Series, Formula One, Quiksilver Pro, and Delhi Commonwealth Games - Designed marketing print campaigns for print ads
Junior Design Assistant at Network Ten Australia
October 12, 2025 - Present
Junior Design Assistant at Network Ten, Australia
November 6, 2006 - February 5, 2010
- Held this role while completing my university studies - Supported the Promotions Design team in developing and implementing broadcast graphics - Assisted on campaign shoots such as So You Think You Can Dance and contributed to the creation of print advertising, digital assets (EDMs and web banners), and Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising materials

Education

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) Second Class Honours at University of Technology, Sydney
February 1, 2006 - November 20, 2009
Copy writing for Advertising. Short Courses at UNSW
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Writing Picture Books at Australian Writers’ Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
    paper The Macallan - 9x16 Social Media Edit

    The Macallan - 9x16 Social Media Edit:

    Produced social media remix edits using client-delivered assets including audio, stills, and video. Created on-brand motion graphics and delivered polished content to very tight deadlines.

    paper YSL - 9x16 Social Media Edit

    YSL - 9x16 Social Media Edit:

    Produced social media remix edits using client-delivered assets including audio, stills, and video. Created on-brand motion graphics and delivered polished content to very tight deadlines.

    paper Now TV 9x16 Social Media Edit

    Now TV 9x16 Social Media Edit:

    Produced social media remix edits using client-delivered assets including audio, stills, and video. Created on-brand motion graphics and delivered polished content to very tight deadlines.

    paper The Jury SBS

    9x16 Outdoor Digital Animatic:

    Adapted on-air promo graphics into bold DOOH content, creating dynamic animations for outdoor digital and static rail screens.

    paper Climate 200 - No Safe Seat Documentary/ Graphics Package

    Documentary Graphics:

    I created and animated lower thirds, full-frame graphics, maps, and opening titles for Climate 200’s documentary No Safe Seats, working closely with the creative director.

    paper The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Social Media Character Vignettes

    9x16 Online Character Vignette:
    1x1 Online Character Vignette:

    Roles: 2D motion design, keying, compositing, colour grading, video editing and VFX for Amazon Prime Australia campaigns with Hello Social.

    paper Louis Theroux Returns - ABC 1 Promo

    Kinetic Typography Promo Graphics:

    I conceptualised and animated a kinetic typography piece for ABC, working closely with the music to create a bold and dynamic motion design.

    paper Your Teams Rebrand Graphics Package

    Graphics Package:

    I brought the Your Teams rebrand to life with fun, dynamic motion graphics, bold colours, playful shapes, kinetic typography, and animated case studies. Designed flexible After Effects templates so the team could continue evolving the work.

    paper Business for 75 Animatics

    16x9 TVC Animatic:
    9x16 Online Animatic:

    Responsible for storyboarding and designing animatics for television and online, blending Business for 75’s existing brand into bold, playful animation with script-driven storytelling.

    paper 2D Motion Design Showreel ~ 2025

    Link to showreel:

    A collection of both personal creative and client work. Services include:
    2D Animation
    Promo Graphics
    Kinetic Typography Animation
    Paid & Organic Social Ads
    Social Media Assets
    Title Graphics
    Explainer Videos
    DOOH Graphics
    Logo Animations
    Short-form Video Editing
    After Effects Templates