I'm a motion graphics designer with over 15 years experience working in the advertising space. I have worked with multiple agencies on high-profile content for major brands. I love the magic of animation and always endeavour to bring beauty into the world with my work.

Gav Patel

I'm a motion graphics designer with over 15 years experience working in the advertising space. I have worked with multiple agencies on high-profile content for major brands. I love the magic of animation and always endeavour to bring beauty into the world with my work.

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I’m a motion graphics designer with over 15 years experience working in the advertising space. I have worked with multiple agencies on high-profile content for major brands. I love the magic of animation and always endeavour to bring beauty into the world with my work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Crush Inc.
November 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
Worked collaboratively within a team on design projects including broadcast idents, commercial back-ends, and title sequences. Participated in production and the pitch process. Expanded responsibilities to the CG department, assisting with modeling, compositing, and animation tasks, building segments independently from concept to final.
New Media Developer at 4WARD Intellect
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Managed corporate video projects involving editing, motion graphics, camera operation, and directing shoots. Additional responsibilities included script editing and development, and preparing video content for the web.
Motion Graphics Designer (Freelance) at BSeen Design Group Inc.
August 1, 2004 - June 30, 2014
Started as a Flash Animator and evolved into a motion graphics designer role, providing freelance creative services since 2004.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Secret Location
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014
Contributed skills to interactive media projects including broadcast websites, mobile and tablet apps, web series, and real-time 3D gaming. Translated traditional raster-based motion graphics to real-time applications such as Adobe Flash and HTML5 animations, collaborating closely with developers. Created motion graphics with After Effects, Cinema 4D, and 3ds Max; performed compositing, video editing, and 3D tracking.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist (Freelance) at Various Studios
July 1, 2014 - June 8, 2024
Worked as a freelance artist on diverse short to long-term contracts, utilizing accumulated experience in motion graphics and CG artistry for clients such as St. Joseph’s Communications, Publicis Group, Machine Gum, and others.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Crush Inc.
November 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
Worked primarily in a team setting within the design department developing broadcast idents, commercial back-ends, and title sequences. Contributed to production work and pitch processes. Expanded responsibilities to include CG tasks like modelling, compositing, and animation. Delivered segments independently from concept through final output.
New Media Developer at 4Ward Intellect
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Contributed to corporate video projects through editing, motion graphics, camera operation, and directing shoots. Handled script editing and development as well as preparation of video content for web display.
Motion Graphics Designer (Freelance) at BSeen Design Group Inc.
August 1, 2004 - June 30, 2014
Started as Flash Animator and progressively took on motion graphics design responsibilities while working on various freelance projects.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Freelance
July 1, 2014 - June 15, 2024
Provided freelance motion graphics and CG generalist services to multiple Toronto-area studios and clients on short- and long-term contracts. Notable clients include St. Joseph’s Communications and Publicis Group among others.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Secret Location
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014
Lent skills toward interactive media including broadcast websites, mobile/tablet apps, web series, and real-time 3D gaming. Worked on technical ideation to translate raster-based solutions to efficient real-time applications using After Effects, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and Adobe Flash technologies. Collaborated closely with developers to create user experiences. Engaged in motion graphics, compositing, video editing, and 3D tracking.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Crush Inc.
November 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
Worked mostly in team-based projects including broadcast idents, commercial back-ends, and title sequences. Participated in production work and pitch processes. Later expanded scope to CG tasks such as modelling, compositing, and animation. Worked independently and assisted with various project styles from concept to final stages.
New Media Developer at 4Ward Intellect
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Worked on corporate video projects including editing, motion graphics, camera operating, and directing shoots. Also involved in script editing/development and preparing video content for the web.
Motion Graphics Designer (Freelance) at BSeen Design Group Inc.
August 1, 2004 - June 30, 2014
Worked as a freelance Flash Animator and motion graphics designer since 2004, contributing to various projects for the company.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Freelance
July 1, 2014 - June 11, 2024
Freelancing since July 2014 for multiple Toronto studios; worked on short to long-term contracts leveraging accumulated experience. Notable clients include St. Joseph’s Communications, Publicis Group, Machine Gum, Fifth Story, 90th Parallel, and Reactiv.
Motion Graphics Designer, CG Generalist at Secret Location
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014
Worked on interactive media projects including broadcast websites, mobile/tablet apps, web series, and real-time 3D gaming. Focused on technical ideation translating raster-based solutions to efficient real-time applications using After Effects, Flash, Pixi JS, and HTML5. Collaborated with developers to deliver final user experiences. Performed motion graphics, compositing, video editing, and 3D tracking using various software.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College
September 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Diploma at Humber College
September 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004
Post-Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College
September 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Diploma at Humber College
September 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004
Post-Graduate Certificate at Sheridan College
September 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Diploma at Humber College
September 1, 2002 - April 30, 2004

Qualifications

Improvisation Program Certificate
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
DVR201 - DVRebel
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
DKR301 - VFX in indie films
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
SYN101 - 3D Tracking using Syntheyes
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
SYN201 - Intermediate Syntheyes
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
DOP201 - Digital Cinematography
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
AFX301 - Compositing in Production with After Effects
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
AFX302 - After Effects Masters
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FCP212 - Final Cut Studio 2
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - DVR201 - DVRebel
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - DKR301 - VFX in indie films
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - SYN101 - 3D Tracking using Syntheyes
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - SYN201 - Intermediate Syntheyes
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - DOP201 - Digital Cinematography
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - AFX301 - Compositing in Production with After Effects
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - AFX302 - After Effects Masters
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FXPHD Course - FCP212 - Final Cut Studio 2
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Improvisation Program Certificate - Second City
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Improvisation Program Certificate
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
DVR201 - DVRebel (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
DKR301 - VFX in indie films (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
SYN101 - 3D Tracking using Syntheyes (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
SYN201 - Intermediate Syntheyes (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
DOP201 - Digital Cinematography (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
AFX301 - Compositing in Production with After Effects (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
AFX302 - After Effects Masters (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
FCP212 - Final Cut Studio 2 (FxPHD)
April 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

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

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