Hello! I’m Daniel Magaña, a motion graphics designer and 3D generalist based in Mexico City. I bring over four years of experience shaping visually striking content for global brands and digital platforms, with a strong focus on animating ideas into compelling campaigns. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, work well with international teams, and enjoy optimizing assets for paid media and social channels. My toolkit spans 3D modeling and animation, rendering, and motion graphics, all aimed at delivering high-impact visuals on time.

Daniel Magaña

Hello! I’m Daniel Magaña, a motion graphics designer and 3D generalist based in Mexico City. I bring over four years of experience shaping visually striking content for global brands and digital platforms, with a strong focus on animating ideas into compelling campaigns. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, work well with international teams, and enjoy optimizing assets for paid media and social channels. My toolkit spans 3D modeling and animation, rendering, and motion graphics, all aimed at delivering high-impact visuals on time.

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Hello! I’m Daniel Magaña, a motion graphics designer and 3D generalist based in Mexico City. I bring over four years of experience shaping visually striking content for global brands and digital platforms, with a strong focus on animating ideas into compelling campaigns.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, work well with international teams, and enjoy optimizing assets for paid media and social channels. My toolkit spans 3D modeling and animation, rendering, and motion graphics, all aimed at delivering high-impact visuals on time.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Designer at Shuttlerock
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed motion graphics and 3D/2D animations for AAA global brands supporting U.S. marketing campaigns. Executed technical corrections, animation improvements, and asset updates to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborated with international teams in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Delivered optimized video assets for paid ads and social media platforms.
Senior 2D / 3D Designer at Cattri
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Designed motion graphics, intros, and commercials for major brand launches. Created 3D assets, characters, and environments using Cinema 4D. Produced 2D and 3D character animation for advertising and branded content. Developed reusable After Effects templates integrated with Premiere Pro. Optimized media for web, social media, and OOH formats.
3D Designer at Quick Learning
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Created 3D designs from scratch including modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. Optimized render times by approximately 25% per frame using Redshift, Corona, and Octane. Edited and animated educational video content in After Effects. Designed murals and adapted artwork for large-format printing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Animation and Visual Effects at Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo
August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet