I love design and video editing—the combination of both mediums transcends the world of creativity and brings vision into existence; after all, vision is provision for the future. Vision drives my work. A motto engraved into creatives from birth, I blend critical, creative, and analytical thinking to craft compelling motion graphics and video stories. I don't back down; I get back up.

Shannon McKenna

I love design and video editing—the combination of both mediums transcends the world of creativity and brings vision into existence; after all, vision is provision for the future. Vision drives my work. A motto engraved into creatives from birth, I blend critical, creative, and analytical thinking to craft compelling motion graphics and video stories. I don't back down; I get back up.

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I love design and video editing—the combination of both mediums transcends the world of creativity and brings vision into existence; after all, vision is provision for the future.

Vision drives my work. A motto engraved into creatives from birth, I blend critical, creative, and analytical thinking to craft compelling motion graphics and video stories. I don’t back down; I get back up.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid-level Senior Motion Graphics Designer at BBDO / Mercedes-Benz
April 1, 2022 - Present
Senior motion graphics designer and video editor for Mercedes-Benz across social, digital, and billboard formats; producing moving footage, sizing for international markets, with animation, some VFX, and music selection. Worked on internal Cannes Film Festival video edits for SA agencies; supported overseas/global markets.
Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Keystone Productions
March 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Video editor and motion graphics designer; content creator and greenscreen rendering; produced various animations for clients.
Video Editor & Sound/Portfolio Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 26, 2025
Assisted with sound portfolios; early career portfolio development and editing.
Mid level senior motion graphics designer at BBDO/Mercedes-Benz
April 1, 2022 - Present
Senior/mid-level motion graphics designer and video editor for Mercedes-Benz across social, digital, and billboard content; work for overseas/global markets producing moving footage, animation, editing, some VFX, and music selection. Created internal Cannes Film Festival video edits and motion design for SA agencies.
Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer at Keystone Productions
March 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Video editor and motion graphics designer, content creator and greenscreen rendering. Worked on Coca-Cola animations, Nestlé video edits and mini animations, FPB year-end review animation, green screen edits for Kimberly-Clark, and various international conference videos with on-brand motion design.
Video Editor at Suits & Sneakers
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Edited footage comprised of animations for Ted Talks and related events.
Video/Content Editor & Script Writer at Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE)
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Video/content editor and script writer for various projects; contributed to storytelling and content development.
Video Editor at Click Culture
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Junior Multimedia designer; content creation for social media and animations.
Animator/Designer at Joyus Celebrations
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Worked on animations and look-and-feel for final screen promos for events in Suncity.
Sound Portfolios Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 26, 2025
Assisted with sound portfolios and related production tasks.
Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Mercedes-Benz (via BBDO)
April 1, 2022 - Present
Producing moving footage, sizing for international markets; creating animations, editing, some VFX and music selection for social, digital and billboard media across regional/global markets.
Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Keystone Productions
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Video editing, motion graphics, content creation and greenscreen rendering; worked on Coca-Cola animations, Nestlé video edits, FPB Year-end review, Kimberly-Clark videos, Cars.coza awards, IQ Business, ISUZU Mauritius, AFROSAI stings; Netflix edits for Kings of Joburg and Blood & Water; conference videos for international clients; created templates and stings.
Junior Multimedia Designer at Click Culture
January 1, 2019 - Present
Content creation involving social media and animations.
Animator / Visual Designer at Joyus Celebrations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked on animations and visuals for event promos; used After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Assisted with sound portfolios.
Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Mercedes-Benz (Global/Overseas Markets)
April 1, 2022 - Present
Senior motion graphics designer and video editor for Mercedes-Benz across social, digital, and billboards; creating moving footage, animations, some VFX, and locating suitable music; sizing and adapting content for international campaigns and markets; contributed to Cannes Film Fest video editing for SA agencies and developed templates for competitions.
Sound Portfolio Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Assisted with sound portfolios and related media production tasks.
Video Editor at Suits & Sneakers / Ted Talks
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited footage comprised of animations and visual content for events and talks.
Mid-level Senior Motion Graphics Designer at BBDO/Mercedes-Benz
April 1, 2022 - Present
Senior motion graphics designer creating moving footage and animations for Mercedes-Benz across social, digital, and billboard campaigns; produced internal Cannes Film Fest video edits and motion design for SA agencies; collaborated on international market content.
Video Editor / Animations at Suits & Sneakers / Ted Talks
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited footage comprised of animations for events and talks.
Animator / Designer at Joyus Celebrations (JC)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked on animations and visual styling for final screen promos.

Education

Bachelors Degree at Parktown Girls
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Bachelors Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certificate in Marketting Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Matriculation at Parktown Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Matric at Parktown Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Matric at Parktown Girls
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing & Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Matric at Parktown Girls High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelors Degree in Multimedia Design at Greenside Design Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication at Red&Yellow
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Diploma in Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Diploma in Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Motion Graphics
January 1, 2022 - February 23, 2026
Certificate in Marketing & Social Communication
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2026
First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Matric
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelors Degree in Multimedia Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Motion Graphics
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in Marketing Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Retail