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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 & 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 & 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.
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.
Video Editor at Click Culture
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Junior Multimedia designer; content creation for social media and animations.
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.
Animator / Designer at Joyus Celebrations (JC)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked on animations and visual styling for final screen promos.
Animator / Visual Designer at Joyus Celebrations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Worked on animations and visuals for event promos; used After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Junior Multimedia Designer at Click Culture
January 1, 2019 - Present
Content creation involving social media and animations.
Video Editor at Suits & Sneakers
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Edited footage comprised of animations for Ted Talks and related events.
Video Editor / Animations at Suits & Sneakers / Ted Talks
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited footage comprised of animations for events and talks.
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.
Sound Portfolios Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 26, 2025
Assisted with sound portfolios and related production tasks.
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.
Sound Portfolio Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Assisted with sound portfolios and related media production tasks.
Assistant at Red Pepper Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Assisted with sound portfolios.

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