Hello! I am Gåetano Giordäno, a Content Creator, Motion Designer, and Video Editor with over 10 years of experience in filmmaking, motion graphics, and stop-motion animation. In 2023, I launched The Creative Paws, a fully remote and digital animation studio. I work with clients worldwide to turn their ideas into engaging, visually impactful, and emotionally resonant video content. Whether it’s motion graphics, social media videos, explainer animations, or storytelling for artists and content creators, my goal is simple: to help you connect with your audience through memorable stories and smart visual strategies. I don’t just make things look good, I create visual solutions that drive real results. Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to collaborate with companies like Spin Master, Future of Good, and Starshot, as well as with independent artists and small businesses. My clients often describe me as reliable, empathetic, and solution-oriented, someone who listens, understands the creative vision, and brings it to life with clarity, creativity, and professionalism. I’m also an award-winning filmmaker and was selected for the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in 2017. But more than accolades, what drives me is helping people tell their stories in a way that feels true, compelling, and impactful. Looking to bring your ideas to life? Let’s talk. I’m here to help make your visual communication more effective, strategic and yes, even fun.

Gåetano Giordäno

Hello! I am Gåetano Giordäno, a Content Creator, Motion Designer, and Video Editor with over 10 years of experience in filmmaking, motion graphics, and stop-motion animation. In 2023, I launched The Creative Paws, a fully remote and digital animation studio. I work with clients worldwide to turn their ideas into engaging, visually impactful, and emotionally resonant video content. Whether it’s motion graphics, social media videos, explainer animations, or storytelling for artists and content creators, my goal is simple: to help you connect with your audience through memorable stories and smart visual strategies. I don’t just make things look good, I create visual solutions that drive real results. Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to collaborate with companies like Spin Master, Future of Good, and Starshot, as well as with independent artists and small businesses. My clients often describe me as reliable, empathetic, and solution-oriented, someone who listens, understands the creative vision, and brings it to life with clarity, creativity, and professionalism. I’m also an award-winning filmmaker and was selected for the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in 2017. But more than accolades, what drives me is helping people tell their stories in a way that feels true, compelling, and impactful. Looking to bring your ideas to life? Let’s talk. I’m here to help make your visual communication more effective, strategic and yes, even fun.

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Hello! I am Gåetano Giordäno, a Content Creator, Motion Designer, and Video Editor with over 10 years of experience in filmmaking, motion graphics, and stop-motion animation. In 2023, I launched The Creative Paws, a fully remote and digital animation studio. I work with clients worldwide to turn their ideas into engaging, visually impactful, and emotionally resonant video content.

Whether it’s motion graphics, social media videos, explainer animations, or storytelling for artists and content creators, my goal is simple: to help you connect with your audience through memorable stories and smart visual strategies. I don’t just make things look good, I create visual solutions that drive real results.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to collaborate with companies like Spin Master, Future of Good, and Starshot, as well as with independent artists and small businesses. My clients often describe me as reliable, empathetic, and solution-oriented, someone who listens, understands the creative vision, and brings it to life with clarity, creativity, and professionalism.

I’m also an award-winning filmmaker and was selected for the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in 2017. But more than accolades, what drives me is helping people tell their stories in a way that feels true, compelling, and impactful.

Looking to bring your ideas to life? Let’s talk. I’m here to help make your visual communication more effective, strategic and yes, even fun.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Content Creator, Motion Designer, Video Editor at Freelance (Clients include The Creative Paws, Startshot, Future of good, Connected North, Merengo Marketing, Elk studios)
May 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024
Produced, wrote, shot, directed, animated, and edited high-quality short-form animated social media series Just Landed for Instagram and YouTube. Created 10 digital stop-motion videos for Bend’ems and 2 stop-motion live-action videos for a Canadian classical music composer. Worked on editing and motion design for corporate tech videos enhancing client brand visibility. Rigged and animated characters, designed graphics, captions, and written content for social media and websites. Executed data-driven social media strategies to boost content visibility and engagement.
Content Creator, Motion Designer, Video Editor at Spin Master
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2023
Conceptualized, designed, animated, and edited over 300 GIFs and 50 stop-motion paid social media animated videos using After Effects and Premiere for brands like Disney and Batman. Integrated motion graphics into tutorials, ads, and explainer videos for clients such as Luvabella and Paw Patrol. Designed dynamic transitions and kinetic typography to enhance storytelling and engagement. Optimized videos for various social media aspect ratios. Created thumbnails, title cards, and animated intros using Photoshop and Illustrator. Rigged and animated characters for YouTube videos with Adobe Character Animator.
Stop Motion Content Creator, Video Editor at Blue Ant Media
May 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Worked as a Creative Expert on 12 hybrid live-action/stop-motion videos for the Makeful Series. Edited stop-motion videos and motion designed digital content for multiple platforms. Assisted in production and camera operations for a bakery TV show, crafted handcrafted props, and adapted efficiently to irregular schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University “L’Orientale” Napoli, Italy
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Master Degree at University “La Sapienza” Rome, Italy
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Post-Degree at Sheridan College Toronto, Canada
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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