Hi, I’m Rafael Fornaris, a multidisciplinary visual creator born in a small Colombian city in the Andes and now based in Argentina. I studied professional graphic design and earned a master’s degree in combined artistic languages (semiotic-cultural studies on artistic production). I’m an illustrator, animator, video editor, art director, watercolorist, and more—and I love exploring the best ways to communicate through different techniques and styles of animation. For the last 15 years I’ve been focusing on motion graphics, the perfect field to blend all my skills in one role. I’ve worked with agencies such as Leo Burnett Colombia and Rapp Argentina, among others, and today I’m a Senior Motion Designer at WPP Production in Argentina. I enjoy taking on varied projects and teaching as well—sharing knowledge with students and freelancers and continuously learning new tools and approaches. Thanks for your attention; I hope to collaborate on your next project.

Rafael Fornaris

Hi, I’m Rafael Fornaris, a multidisciplinary visual creator born in a small Colombian city in the Andes and now based in Argentina. I studied professional graphic design and earned a master’s degree in combined artistic languages (semiotic-cultural studies on artistic production). I’m an illustrator, animator, video editor, art director, watercolorist, and more—and I love exploring the best ways to communicate through different techniques and styles of animation. For the last 15 years I’ve been focusing on motion graphics, the perfect field to blend all my skills in one role. I’ve worked with agencies such as Leo Burnett Colombia and Rapp Argentina, among others, and today I’m a Senior Motion Designer at WPP Production in Argentina. I enjoy taking on varied projects and teaching as well—sharing knowledge with students and freelancers and continuously learning new tools and approaches. Thanks for your attention; I hope to collaborate on your next project.

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Hi, I’m Rafael Fornaris, a multidisciplinary visual creator born in a small Colombian city in the Andes and now based in Argentina. I studied professional graphic design and earned a master’s degree in combined artistic languages (semiotic-cultural studies on artistic production). I’m an illustrator, animator, video editor, art director, watercolorist, and more—and I love exploring the best ways to communicate through different techniques and styles of animation.

For the last 15 years I’ve been focusing on motion graphics, the perfect field to blend all my skills in one role. I’ve worked with agencies such as Leo Burnett Colombia and Rapp Argentina, among others, and today I’m a Senior Motion Designer at WPP Production in Argentina. I enjoy taking on varied projects and teaching as well—sharing knowledge with students and freelancers and continuously learning new tools and approaches. Thanks for your attention; I hope to collaborate on your next project.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Motion Designer at WPP Production, Argentina
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead motion design for campaigns and client projects.
Editor, Animator & Color Grading at DOMÉSTIKA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Video editing, animation, and color grading for media productions.
Motion Designer, Composer & Illustrator at Váscolo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Motion design, composition, and illustration for advertising and branding.
Motion Animator & Designer at Steinbranding
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Creating motion graphics and animated design for branding projects.
Art Director & Graphics Designer at Rapp Argentina
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Art direction and graphic design for campaigns and digital media.
Junior Art Director & Web Designer at Leo Burnett Colombia
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Led visual design, art direction for campaigns, and web design work for clients in Colombia.

Education

Master's degree in Combined Artistic Languages (Semiotic Cultural Studies on Artistic Production) at Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Specialization in Motion Graphics at Image Campus
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Graphic Design (Professional) at Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Illustrator and Cartoonist (Technical) at Corporación Escuela Nacional De Caricatura
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Master's in Combined Artistic Languages at Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Professional Graphic Design at Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Specialization - Motion Graphics at Image Campus, Argentina
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Technical - Illustrator and Cartoonist at Corporación Escuela Nacional De Caricatura, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Qualifications

Master's degree in Combined Artistic Languages (Semiotic Cultural Studies on Artistic Production)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Specialization in Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026
Illustrator and Cartoonist (Technical)
January 11, 2030 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other