I’m Ira Byrka, a motion designer and video producer who creates end-to-end visual stories for brands and products. I translate complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives through scripting, storyboarding, animation, filming, and post-production, delivering assets for web, social, and DOOH campaigns. I work across marketing, product, events, and engineering with distributed teams, building scalable content systems and motion templates to speed up production and asset reuse. I’m also a lecturer at Bang Bang! and enjoy sharing practical techniques for motion design, collaboration, and brand storytelling.

Ira Byrka

I’m Ira Byrka, a motion designer and video producer who creates end-to-end visual stories for brands and products. I translate complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives through scripting, storyboarding, animation, filming, and post-production, delivering assets for web, social, and DOOH campaigns. I work across marketing, product, events, and engineering with distributed teams, building scalable content systems and motion templates to speed up production and asset reuse. I’m also a lecturer at Bang Bang! and enjoy sharing practical techniques for motion design, collaboration, and brand storytelling.

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I’m Ira Byrka, a motion designer and video producer who creates end-to-end visual stories for brands and products. I translate complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives through scripting, storyboarding, animation, filming, and post-production, delivering assets for web, social, and DOOH campaigns.

I work across marketing, product, events, and engineering with distributed teams, building scalable content systems and motion templates to speed up production and asset reuse. I’m also a lecturer at Bang Bang! and enjoy sharing practical techniques for motion design, collaboration, and brand storytelling.

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Work Experience

Motion Designer & Video Producer
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led end-to-end motion design and video production for campaigns; scripting, storyboarding, animation, filming, editing, and post-production; produced explainer videos, ads, motion templates, DOOH assets, and prototypes; collaborated with cross-functional teams; developed scalable content systems and guidelines.
Motion Designer & Video Producer at Mollie
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end video and motion design production for marketing campaigns and product launches; collaborated with copywriters, art directors, and marketing teams; produced content for five major launches; developed scripts, storyboards, and UI animation libraries; contributed to brand guidelines; led workshops; supported graphic designers.
Lecturer at Bang Bang!
June 1, 2021 - Present
Lecturer focused on motion design and related topics; contributed to curriculum and student projects; shared industry practices and practical techniques.
Motion Designer at Jimmy Joy
June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Produced animated content and video ads for social media, influencer collaborations, and marketing campaigns; created motion templates, packshots, and product animations; worked with marketing and growth teams to optimize visuals for conversion and brand consistency.
Motion Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Delivered end-to-end production including motion design, explainer videos, UX animations, and 2D/3D illustration for web and apps; produced social content; created editorial 3D illustrations and character animations; developed a 3D animated intro for MTV K-Pop show; managed projects end-to-end.
Motion Designer at Yandex.Taxi + Uber
December 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Developed video guidelines and asset libraries for the brand book and campaigns; delivered animated graphics for over 60 campaigns, including in-app video stories and paid media; managed outsourced teams and video production vendors; directed TV commercial shoots and oversaw editing and post-production; created award case videos for Effie and Cannes Lions submissions.
Motion Designer at Possible Moscow
November 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Produced branding animations, case studies, and digital campaign assets; primary Motion Designer for major brands’ social media platforms and ad campaigns; created award case videos for Effie and Cannes Lions submissions.
Head of Production at Deluxe Interactive
December 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Lead end-to-end motion design and video production: scripting, storyboard, animation, filming, editing, post-production, and distribution across web and social media. Created explainer videos, ads, motion templates, DOOH assets, and prototypes for marketing and product campaigns. Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Events, and Engineering teams, working asynchronously within a distributed team. Developed scalable content systems and motion templates, enabling faster campaign delivery and asset reuse. Turned complex product concepts into clear visual narratives to support customer conversion, education, and brand awareness.
Project Manager at The Family Digital Agency
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Led project management for digital campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery.
Project Manager at Jami
November 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Managed projects across marketing and digital initiatives.
Marketing Intern at Casa Gracia Barcelona
October 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Supported marketing initiatives; event coordination and promotion.

Education

E-Commerce Specialist at Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics (MESI)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services