I specialize in crafting high-impact advertisements by leveraging cinematic storytelling techniques. With an extensive background in game development, I bring deep expertise in character animation (AE/ Spine) and a mastery of complex VFX across multiple systems. I am highly proficient in industry-standard plugins such as Particle, Form, Stardust, Shine, and Duik. I am passionate about mentorship and technical optimization. I enjoy helping junior motion designers scale their skills by implementing expression and automation into workflows, while maintaining a rigorous focus on the core fundamentals of animation, such as timing and weight. I am confident that my background aligns perfectly with your team's expectations.

Ivan Kolas

I specialize in crafting high-impact advertisements by leveraging cinematic storytelling techniques. With an extensive background in game development, I bring deep expertise in character animation (AE/ Spine) and a mastery of complex VFX across multiple systems. I am highly proficient in industry-standard plugins such as Particle, Form, Stardust, Shine, and Duik. I am passionate about mentorship and technical optimization. I enjoy helping junior motion designers scale their skills by implementing expression and automation into workflows, while maintaining a rigorous focus on the core fundamentals of animation, such as timing and weight. I am confident that my background aligns perfectly with your team's expectations.

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I specialize in crafting high-impact advertisements by leveraging cinematic storytelling techniques. With an extensive background in game development, I bring deep expertise in character animation (AE/ Spine) and a mastery of complex VFX across multiple systems.

I am highly proficient in industry-standard plugins such as Particle, Form, Stardust, Shine, and Duik. I am passionate about mentorship and technical optimization. I enjoy helping junior motion designers scale their skills by implementing expression and automation into workflows, while maintaining a rigorous focus on the core fundamentals of animation, such as timing and weight. I am confident that my background aligns perfectly with your team’s expectations.

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Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer at PAYA
October 1, 2023 - Present
Creating video ads and animated banners for marketing; character animation using Spine 2D and Duik; developing VFX templates for the art team using Trapcode Suite and Shape Animation.
Senior Motion Designer at Moon Active
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Leading motion design for marketing assets; mentoring team members; managing assets for marketing storage; Spine animation for product; creating monthly digests for the team about all creatives and assets.
Motion Designer at Melsoft
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Designing and producing motion graphics for marketing campaigns; collaborating with the art team to deliver assets for product launches.
Motion Designer at Loóna
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Created video ads and animated banners; character animation (Spine 2D and Duik); produced VFX templates for marketing assets.
Art Lead at Iridescent Studio, Ltd.
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Led art direction for video projects; supervised design and animation work; coordinated assets for marketing campaigns.
Motion Designer at Vizor Games
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Motion design work for a Belarus-based studio; contributed to visuals and assets.
Motion Designer at Melsoft
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Freelance motion graphic design across the Polish market.
Motion Designer at Melsoft
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Designing and producing video ads and banners; character animation and motion graphics; asset creation for marketing and product teams.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming