Hi, I’m a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, video production, and both digital and traditional print design. I've had the privilege of working with leading brands and organizations across Australia, Hong Kong, and Finland, including ABC, Boeing, Y&R (VMLY&R), Disneyland, and Mercedes Benz. What excites me most is designing compelling and audience-engaging visual content, whether that’s through in-house production solutions or leading award-winning projects. I’m always eager to bring innovative ideas to life and contribute to creative teams through my skills in motion graphics, art direction, and multi-channel content design.

Lewi Hirvela

Hi, I’m a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, video production, and both digital and traditional print design. I've had the privilege of working with leading brands and organizations across Australia, Hong Kong, and Finland, including ABC, Boeing, Y&R (VMLY&R), Disneyland, and Mercedes Benz. What excites me most is designing compelling and audience-engaging visual content, whether that’s through in-house production solutions or leading award-winning projects. I’m always eager to bring innovative ideas to life and contribute to creative teams through my skills in motion graphics, art direction, and multi-channel content design.

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Hi, I’m a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, video production, and both digital and traditional print design. I’ve had the privilege of working with leading brands and organizations across Australia, Hong Kong, and Finland, including ABC, Boeing, Y&R (VMLY&R), Disneyland, and Mercedes Benz.

What excites me most is designing compelling and audience-engaging visual content, whether that’s through in-house production solutions or leading award-winning projects. I’m always eager to bring innovative ideas to life and contribute to creative teams through my skills in motion graphics, art direction, and multi-channel content design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Finnish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Designer and Content Maker at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2020 - June 13, 2024
Responsible for Queensland News graphics across broadcast TV, on-demand platforms, and social media. Lead designer for nationally broadcast programs, including Landline. Utilised Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender, and After Effects for motion graphics. Winner of the Clarion Award for Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration, or Graphic (2021). Finalist for Clarion Award for Best Artwork (2023).
Senior Art Director, Graphic, Motion and Digital Designer at Freelance (Global)
July 1, 2003 - June 13, 2024
Provided freelance creative services for agencies such as Hoodlum Entertainment, GPY&R, Carbon Creative, Panic Marketing, and others. Specialised in motion graphics, art direction, and digital design across multiple platforms.
Senior Designer & Motion Artist/Editor at Young & Rubicam (now VMLY&R)
April 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Led the in-house production of TV commercials, reducing costs and improving delivery times. Created sizzle reels and award campaign tapes, contributing to wins at Cannes Lions, BADC, and the Webby Awards. Designed high-impact proposal documents for client pitches.
Art Director and Motion Graphics at Laundromatte
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Delivered motion graphics and art direction for global brands such as Disneyland, Mercedes Benz, Lionsgate, and Turner Networks.
Multimedia Editor/Graphic Designer at ICA Hong Kong
February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Developed ICA's brand identity, still in use today across all campuses. Directed video content for weekly programs and live events.
Graphics Coordinator/Designer at Boeing Australia
October 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Created Boeing Australia’s first advertising materials outside of its US headquarters. Produced annual reports, newsletters, technical graphics, and project proposals.
Graphic and Web Designer at Rover Street Media Group
February 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003
Designed and hand-coded websites for various internal and external commercial clients.
Senior Designer and Content Maker at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Responsible for Queensland News graphics across broadcast TV, on-demand platforms, and social media. Lead designer for nationally broadcast programs, including Landline. Utilised Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender, and After Effects for motion graphics. Winner of the Clarion Award for Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration, or Graphic (2021). Finalist for Clarion Award for Best Artwork (2023).
Senior Art Director, Graphic, Motion and Digital Designer at Freelance (Global)
July 1, 2003 - June 14, 2024
Provided freelance creative services for agencies such as Hoodlum Entertainment, GPY&R, Carbon Creative, Panic Marketing, and others. Specialized in motion graphics, art direction, and digital design across multiple platforms.
Senior Designer & Motion Artist/Editor at Young & Rubicam (now VMLY&R)
April 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Led the in-house production of TV commercials, reducing costs and improving delivery times. Created sizzle reels and award campaign tapes, contributing to wins at Cannes Lions, BADC, and the Webby Awards. Designed high-impact proposal documents for client pitches.
Art Director and Motion Graphics at Laundromatte
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Delivered motion graphics and art direction for global brands such as Disneyland, Mercedes Benz, Lionsgate, and Turner Networks.
Multimedia Editor/Graphic Designer at ICA Hong Kong
February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Developed ICA's brand identity, still in use today across all campuses. Directed video content for weekly programs and live events.
Graphics Coordinator/Designer at Boeing Australia
October 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Created Boeing Australia’s first advertising materials outside of its US headquarters. Produced annual reports, newsletters, technical graphics, and project proposals.
Graphic and Web Designer at Rover Street Media Group
February 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003
Designed and hand-coded websites for various internal and external commercial clients.
Senior Designer and Content Maker at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2020 - June 20, 2024
Responsible for Queensland News graphics across broadcast TV, on-demand platforms, and social media. Lead designer for nationally broadcast programs, including Landline. Utilised Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender, and After Effects for motion graphics. Winner of Clarion Award for Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration, or Graphic (2021) and finalist for the same award in 2023.
Senior Art Director, Graphic, Motion and Digital Designer at Freelance (Global)
July 1, 2003 - June 20, 2024
Provided freelance creative services for agencies such as Hoodlum Entertainment, GPY&R, Carbon Creative, Panic Marketing, and others. Specialised in motion graphics, art direction, and digital design across multiple platforms.
Senior Designer & Motion Artist/Editor at Young & Rubicam (now VMLY&R)
April 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Led the in-house production of TV commercials, reducing costs and improving delivery times. Created sizzle reels and award campaign tapes, contributing to wins at Cannes Lions, BADC, and the Webby Awards. Designed high-impact proposal documents for client pitches.
Art Director and Motion Graphics at Laundromatte
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Delivered motion graphics and art direction for global brands such as Disneyland, Mercedes Benz, Lionsgate, and Turner Networks.
Multimedia Editor/Graphic Designer at ICA Hong Kong
February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Developed ICA's brand identity, still in use today across all campuses. Directed video content for weekly programs and live events.
Graphics Coordinator/Designer at Boeing Australia
October 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Created Boeing Australia’s first advertising materials outside of its US headquarters. Produced annual reports, newsletters, technical graphics, and project proposals.
Graphic and Web Designer at Rover Street Media Group
February 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003
Designed and hand-coded websites for various internal and external commercial clients.
Senior Designer and Content Maker at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2020 - June 13, 2024
Responsible for Queensland News graphics across broadcast TV, on-demand platforms, and social media. Lead designer for nationally broadcast programs, including Landline. Utilised Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender, and After Effects for motion graphics. Winner of Clarion Award for Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration, or Graphic (2021). Finalist for Clarion Award for Best Artwork (2023).
Senior Art Director, Graphic, Motion and Digital Designer at Freelance (Global)
July 1, 2003 - June 13, 2024
Provided freelance creative services for agencies such as Hoodlum Entertainment, GPY&R, Carbon Creative, Panic Marketing, and others. Specialised in motion graphics, art direction, and digital design across multiple platforms.
Senior Designer & Motion Artist/Editor at Young & Rubicam (now VMLY&R)
April 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
Led the in-house production of TV commercials, reducing costs and improving delivery times. Created sizzle reels and award campaign tapes, contributing to wins at Cannes Lions, BADC, and the Webby Awards. Designed high-impact proposal documents for client pitches.
Art Director and Motion Graphics at Laundromatte
February 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Delivered motion graphics and art direction for global brands such as Disneyland, Mercedes Benz, Lionsgate, and Turner Networks.
Multimedia Editor/Graphic Designer at ICA Hong Kong
February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Developed ICA’s brand identity, still in use today across all campuses. Directed video content for weekly programs and live events.
Graphics Coordinator/Designer at Boeing Australia
October 1, 2004 - February 28, 2006
Created Boeing Australia’s first advertising materials outside of its US headquarters. Produced annual reports, newsletters, technical graphics, and project proposals.
Graphic and Web Designer at Rover Street Media Group
February 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003
Designed and hand-coded websites for various internal and external commercial clients.

Education

Undergraduate Certificate at University of Tasmania
February 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Certificate at Citipointe College Brisbane
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1998
Undergraduate Certificate at University of Tasmania
February 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Certificate at Citipointe College Brisbane
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1998
Undergraduate Certificate at University of Tasmania
February 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Undergraduate Certificate at Citipointe College Brisbane
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1998
Undergraduate Certificate at University of Tasmania
February 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Undergraduate Certificate at Citipointe College Brisbane
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

Winner Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Finalist Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cannes Silver Lion
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Finalist Webby Awards
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Cannes Finalist
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Winner Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Finalist Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Winner Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Finalist Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Cannes Silver Lion
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Finalist Webby Awards
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Cannes Finalist
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013
Winner Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Finalist Best Artwork, Cartoon, Illustration or Graphic
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Cannes Silver Lion
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Finalist Webby Awards
December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Cannes Finalist
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Other