3D Visualisation Specialist and Motion Designer with 28+ years of experience delivering high-fidelity CGI, 3D modelling, and visual storytelling for highly regulated and sensitive sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Advanced Engineering. I translate complex technical information into secure, high-impact visual assets for stakeholder presentations, engineering initiatives, and global corporate events. I lead studio production lifecycles end-to-end and manage cross-functional creative teams, turning proprietary data and strict scientific briefs into polished 3D animation, product demonstrations, and motion content for demanding clients across the UK, EU, and internationally.…

Richard Freudenfeld

3D Visualisation Specialist and Motion Designer with 28+ years of experience delivering high-fidelity CGI, 3D modelling, and visual storytelling for highly regulated and sensitive sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Advanced Engineering. I translate complex technical information into secure, high-impact visual assets for stakeholder presentations, engineering initiatives, and global corporate events. I lead studio production lifecycles end-to-end and manage cross-functional creative teams, turning proprietary data and strict scientific briefs into polished 3D animation, product demonstrations, and motion content for demanding clients across the UK, EU, and internationally.…

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3D Visualisation Specialist and Motion Designer with 28+ years of experience delivering high-fidelity CGI, 3D modelling, and visual storytelling for highly regulated and sensitive sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Advanced Engineering. I translate complex technical information into secure, high-impact visual assets for stakeholder presentations, engineering initiatives, and global corporate events.

I lead studio production lifecycles end-to-end and manage cross-functional creative teams, turning proprietary data and strict scientific briefs into polished 3D animation, product demonstrations, and motion content for demanding clients across the UK, EU, and internationally.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director/Designer at F-Design Ltd
April 1, 2026 - Present
Creative director/design role in a full-service studio servicing life science clients in the UK, EU and internationally. Produces and directs video and motion content for channel marketing, marketing of agreements (MoA’s) and investor pitches. Specialises in 3D animation for medcomms for clients including Lilly, GSK and Abbott. Also delivers 3D product demonstrations for clients including Christie Digital and Tokamak Energy, among others.
Senior Designer (Classified! OSA) at QinetiQ Plc
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Senior designer role in a classified environment (OSA). Details are limited due to security classification, but positioned as senior creative/visual design work within QinetiQ.
Senior Design Executive at QinetiQ Plc
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design and animation, video production, motion-graphics, event content, 3D visualization and technical authoring.
Creative Director/Designer at Freudenfeld Design Ltd.
December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025
Full-service studio creative director/designer servicing life science clients in the UK, EU and internationally. Produces and directs video and motion content for channel marketing, MoA’s and investor pitches. Specialises in 3D animation for medcomms (including Lilly, GSK and Abbott). Also creates 3D product demonstrations for clients such as Christie Digital and Tokamak Energy, with broad support across motion and visual storytelling needs.
Designer/Director at Freudenfeld Design Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Spearheaded the production of scientific creative media, motion-design, 3D visualization, and animation for the medical, engineering, and technical industries. Clients included MSD, Ingleheim, Thames Valley Police, Tokamak Fusion, Depixus, Reaction Engines, and Danone.
Freelance Independent 3D / Motion Designer
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2021
Delivered high-end motion graphics, CGI, and 3D visualisation assets for complex scientific, engineering, and medical sectors. Championed core production pipelines for global brands including Christie Digital, Eli Lilly, Reaction Engines, Ricoh, MSD, Johnson & Johnson, and Depixus. Managed full-lifecycle delivery from conceptual storyboarding through final rendering (e.g., Redshift, V-Ray), ensuring alignment with strict scientific brief requirements.
Independent 3D/Motion Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2020
Specialized in delivering motion-graphics projects for clients in the scientific, medical, engineering, and technical industries. Key clients: Christie Digital, Lili, Reaction Engines, Ricoh, MSD, Johnson & Johnson, Depixus.
Senior Designer at Indeprod Ltd.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Worked with brands such as VW Group, GSK, SEAT and Exxon, ensuring timely project delivery, budget adherence, and managing client expectations.
Head of Digital at 2Heads Global Design Ltd.
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Spearheaded digital strategy and multimedia execution for large-scale experiential and event marketing campaigns. Engineered high-impact interactive media and 3D content for blue-chip portfolios including Disney, BF Goodrich, EADS, BP and VTECH.
Head of Digital at 2Heads
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Produced large multimedia projects for blue-chip clients including Disney, BF Goodrich, EADS, BP, VTECH, driving digital strategy and execution.
Design Engineer / Consultant at Cutting Edge Solutions Ltd.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Provided advanced 3D product design and CAD consulting using high-end engineering software frameworks. Collaborated with core R&D teams at Dyson, Williams F1, Oxford Instruments and KCI to iterate engineering concepts into production-ready designs.
Design Engineer at Cutting Edge Solutions Ltd.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Design Engineer/Consultant at Cutting Edge Solutions Ltd.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Collaborated with clients such as Oxford Instruments, KCI, Williams, and Dyson to provide cutting-edge design solutions.
Product Designer at Acelity (KCI medical)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Product Design Engineer at Acelity (KCI medical)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Worked on designing medical devices including technologies in thermal cooling and vacuum-assisted wound therapy, adhering to regulatory medical standards.
Freelance Contract CAD Engineer
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Supplied specialised 3D product engineering, surface modelling and mechanical design services. Delivered secure, precise technical schematics for high-level clients including Drakes, G&H, and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Contract CAD Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Provided 3D product engineering services for clients including G&H, Drakes, and the MOD.
Industrial Design Engineer at Group K Vierka (Madrid, Spain)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Orchestrated 3D visualisation, spatial design, and architectural refacing for prominent international corporate interiors. Created visual assets driving localized corporate identity campaigns for Pepsi-España, BBVA, Citroën and Motorola.
Industrial Design Engineer at Group K Vierka
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Designed and refaced corporate international interiors, contributing to regional campaigns including Pepsi-Espania, BBVA, Citroen, and Motorola.

Education

BTECH HND Industrial Design Engineering at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
BTECH ND Spatial Design at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
BTECH HND Industrial Design Engineering at Bournemouth Arts Inst.
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
BTECH ND Spatial Design at Bournemouth Arts Inst.
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
BTECH ND at Bournemouth Arts Inst.
January 1, 1988 - February 19, 2026
BTECH HND at Bournemouth Arts Inst.
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
BTECH HND at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
BTECH ND at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
BTECH HND - Industrial Design Engineering at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
BTECH ND - Spatial Design at Bournemouth Arts Institute
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Value Engineering certification
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Unigraphics Trainer
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Certified Technical Authoring
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics, Education, Government, Other