I’m Sofia Petersen, an Art Director, Motion and Graphic Designer based in Strasbourg, France. Born and raised in Guatemala with over 15 years of international experience with clients from the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Combining a creative and strategic mindset with a multicultural and sensitive approach, dedicated to meaningful projects with strong visual impact. Specialized in animated visual identities, TV branding, digital content, and educational videos. I have collaborated with brands such as Apple, KTM, Nickelodeon, Sundance, Ovation, as well as the international artist Yoko Ono. Work carried out in French, English, and Spanish. To visit my portfolio, click here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Sofia Petersen

I’m Sofia Petersen, an Art Director, Motion and Graphic Designer based in Strasbourg, France. Born and raised in Guatemala with over 15 years of international experience with clients from the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Combining a creative and strategic mindset with a multicultural and sensitive approach, dedicated to meaningful projects with strong visual impact. Specialized in animated visual identities, TV branding, digital content, and educational videos. I have collaborated with brands such as Apple, KTM, Nickelodeon, Sundance, Ovation, as well as the international artist Yoko Ono. Work carried out in French, English, and Spanish. To visit my portfolio, click here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m Sofia Petersen, an Art Director, Motion and Graphic Designer based in Strasbourg, France.
Born and raised in Guatemala with over 15 years of international experience with clients from the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Combining a creative and strategic mindset with a multicultural and sensitive approach, dedicated to meaningful projects with strong visual impact. Specialized in animated visual identities, TV branding, digital content, and educational videos.
I have collaborated with brands such as Apple, KTM, Nickelodeon, Sundance, Ovation, as well as the international artist Yoko Ono. Work carried out in French, English, and Spanish.
To visit my portfolio, click here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director, Motion Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Motion and graphic design projects for clients in the United States, Latin America and Europe. Projects include: · Design of visual identities and motion design for web, social media and their printed adaptations. · Creation of event visuals, video montages, explainer and educational videos, as well as title sequences for film and television. · Design of communication materials: advertisements, posters, brochures, packaging and illustrations.
Art Director, Motion Designer at CHECK ID
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Designed and animated an explainer video to promote the company. Animated the logo.
Motion Designer at KEEX DESIGN
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Designed and animated event graphics for screens at Ford’s annual conference in Chicago, USA.
Art Director. at SAN RAFAEL
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Art Director at FULLER VIGIL
February 15, 2019 - August 15, 2019
Art Director at ORIBAMA
January 14, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Art Director, Motion Designer. at Eyeball NYC
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Creation of visual identities and motion design for web and social media, and their adaptation to print. Design of communication materials, advertisements, posters, brochures, and packagings. Creation of illustrations, 3D models, and animations for interactive applications.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Motion Media Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
August 11, 2008 - June 11, 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic at Texas Christian University
August 5, 2002 - June 10, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Check ID Logo Animation
    Check ID is a Colombian company specializing in improving the security of businesses through biometric authentication, integrating algorithms based on artificial intelligence to accurately verify the authenticity of documents and perform precise user authentications. Role: Art Direction, Logo design and Animation…
    uniE608 Motte Chocolat
    Motte Chocolat is a Franco-Colombian chocolate brand based in Bogotá, combining exceptional Colombian cacao with social impact. Produced and processed in Colombia, then exported to France, it brings together world-class cacao and France’s love of fine chocolate. Role: Logo animation, and video editing.…
    uniE621 Packaging for Motte Chocolat
    Motte Chocolat is a Franco-Colombian chocolate brand based in Bogotá, combining exceptional Colombian cacao with social impact. Produced and processed in Colombia, then exported to France, it brings together world-class cacao and France’s love of fine chocolate. Role: Art Direction, Logo design and animation, Package Design.…
    uniE621 Brand Identity and collateral pieces for Project Willing
    Project Wiling is part of The New Horizons Foundation. It was created to help the residents of Santa Isabel Colony in Paraguay who are suffering from Hansen’s disease (leprosy). Role: Art Direction and design.…
    uniE621 Brand Identity for Options & Horizons
    Options & Horizons is a college preparation institution that helps international students successfully navigate the transition into the French higher education system. Its mission is to guide students in finding their field of study and to support them throughout the university application process. Role: Graphic Design.…
    uniE608 Interactive app ¨The Bermuda Tapes¨
    Interactive application created for Yoko Ono to benefit WhyHunger.org. This application tells the story of John Lennon’s epic journey sailing to Bermuda, his creative discovery, and collaborations with Yoko Ono on the iconic album, Double Fantasy: A Heart Play. Created at Mod OP (formerly Eyeball NYC) Client: Yoko Ono / Why Hunger. Role: Design, Illustration, 3D Modeling for reference, and Animation…
    uniE608 Trident Gum Commercial, ‘’See What Unfolds”
    A 60-second commercial for Trident Gum's ‘’See What Unfolds” campaign. Created at Eyeball NYC. My role was to design and animate the three-dimensional fruits that were used as particles for the fruit explosion at the beginning of the commercial. In addition, I created cell animations to interact with the footage. I was also in charge of the editing and compositing.…
    uniE608 Video Explainer, Check ID
    Check ID is a Colombian company specializing in improving the security of businesses through biometric authentication, integrating algorithms based on artificial intelligence to accurately verify the authenticity of documents and perform precise user authentications. Role: Art Dirtection, Design, Illustration, 2D Animation motiongraphics logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer…