Hi, I’m Daniel Lagesse, a Visual Effects Artist and Motion Graphic Designer based in Streatham, London. I specialise in delivering high-impact VFX, 3D previs, and motion graphics for international brands and events, including FIFA World Cup 2022 projects. I thrive at the intersection of on-set collaboration and polished post-production, bringing ideas to life with a blend of technical skill and creative instinct. I work across Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Mocha, and AI-assisted workflows to craft compelling visuals. I’ve contributed to social content creation and campaigns, and I enjoy collaborating with producers and creative directors to storyboard, design, and animate engaging visuals for web and social platforms.

Daniel Lagesse

Hi, I’m Daniel Lagesse, a Visual Effects Artist and Motion Graphic Designer based in Streatham, London. I specialise in delivering high-impact VFX, 3D previs, and motion graphics for international brands and events, including FIFA World Cup 2022 projects. I thrive at the intersection of on-set collaboration and polished post-production, bringing ideas to life with a blend of technical skill and creative instinct. I work across Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Mocha, and AI-assisted workflows to craft compelling visuals. I’ve contributed to social content creation and campaigns, and I enjoy collaborating with producers and creative directors to storyboard, design, and animate engaging visuals for web and social platforms.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Lagesse, a Visual Effects Artist and Motion Graphic Designer based in Streatham, London. I specialise in delivering high-impact VFX, 3D previs, and motion graphics for international brands and events, including FIFA World Cup 2022 projects. I thrive at the intersection of on-set collaboration and polished post-production, bringing ideas to life with a blend of technical skill and creative instinct.

I work across Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Mocha, and AI-assisted workflows to craft compelling visuals. I’ve contributed to social content creation and campaigns, and I enjoy collaborating with producers and creative directors to storyboard, design, and animate engaging visuals for web and social platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Designer at Hero Digital
May 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025
Created website banners for international retailers; produced promotional videos for product launches; designed easy-to-read product thumbnails for retail/eCommerce; produced digital ads to heighten brand engagement. Worked with Cinema 4D to create realistic pharmaceutical product models; created 3D graphics and animations in After Effects; established templates for presentations in InDesign and PowerPoint.
Social Media Strategist | Videographer at Be At One Cocktail Bar
May 1, 2022 - Present
Filmed, edited and posted social content on Instagram and Facebook, achieving a 42% increase in followers and over 1,000 views on a featured video. Photographed patrons and staff for promotional material.
Motion Graphics & VFX Designer at WING Ltd
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led on multiple visual effects projects; liaised with producers, DOPs and Props to ensure correct filming execution and streamline the VFX post-production pipeline. Created motion graphics and animation for international accounts (Google, TeamViewer, Manchester City, Petronas Mercedes F1, UNICEF, OKX, McLaren). Contributed to pitches with ideas and trends; produced 3D previs in Blender; worked with camera tracking software (Mocha, Red Giant); sketched storyboards; designed typography and text animation; developed VFX using various plug-ins; responsible for title graphics and transitions; assisted on-set shoots; represented the company for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Designer at WING Ltd
May 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Liaised with producers, DOPs, and the Props department to ensure correct filming execution for an efficient VFX post-production pipeline. Served as the lead on various visual effects projects, creating motion graphics and animations for international accounts such as Google, Team Viewer, Manchester City, and UNICEF. Attended creative pitch meetings with producers and clients, contributed ideas, and updated on VFX industry trends. Produced multiple 3D previs using Blender for client pitches and meetings; worked with camera tracking software like Mocha and Red Giant. Collaborated on storyboards for clients including Aston Martin and FIFA. Designed typography and text animations and developed visual effects using plugins such as Red Giant and Video Copilot. Represented the company at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, responsible for title graphics and transitions, assisted on camera shoots, and utilized new World Cup-specific software while collaborating with international designers.
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Designer at WING Ltd
May 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Liaised with producers, DOPs, and Props department to ensure correct filming execution and streamline the VFX post-production pipeline. Served as lead on several visual effects projects. Created motion graphics and animation for international accounts including Google, Team Viewer, Manchester City, and others. Attended pitch meetings contributing ideas and informing on industry trends. Produced multiple 3D previs using Blender. Worked with camera tracking software like Mocha and Red Giant. Designed typography and visual effects with various plugins. Represented the company at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, responsible for all title graphics and transitions, assisted camera crew, and collaborated with international designers. Utilized special software created for the World Cup.
Social Media Strategist | Videographer at Be At One Cocktail Bar
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Filmed, edited, and posted social content on Instagram and Facebook accounts, achieving a 42% increase in followers and over 1000 views on a single video. Photographed patrons and bar staff for advertisement material.
Social Media Strategist | Videographer at Be At One Cocktail Bar
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Filmed, edited, and posted social content on Instagram and Facebook, resulting in a 42% increase in followers and over 1000 views on a single video. Photographed patrons and staff for advertisement material.
Digital Designer at Hero Digital
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Created website banners for international retailers to promote discounts and brand partnerships. Delivered promotional videos for new global product launches. Designed easy-to-read product thumbnails for retail and eCommerce, produced digital advertising to increase brand engagement, and improved social media audience engagement. Worked on Cinema 4D to create realistic pharmaceutical product models and used Adobe After Effects for 3D graphics and animations. Established presentation templates for InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Digital Designer at Hero Digital
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Created website banners for international retailers promoting discounts and partnerships. Delivered promotional videos for new product launches globally. Designed easy-to-read product thumbnails for retail and eCommerce. Produced digital advertising to heighten brand engagement. Increased social media audience engagement with impactful advertisements. Worked on Cinema 4D to create realistic pharmaceutical product models and 3D animations with Adobe After Effects. Established presentation templates in InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Part-time Roles during University Studies at Various (Part-time Roles)
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025
Events staff member (Event management), Events assistant (Loeries, advertising industry), Coach (Water polo). VFX / Visual Effects Motion Graphics, 3D Animation / 3D Motion Design, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Compositing, Pre-visualisation (Previs), Storyboarding, On-set VFX Supervision. AI Integration / AI Tools for Motion Design, Camera Tracking, Photography. Studied Digital Design for 3 years; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max, photography, brand management, advertising and marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Vega School Durban
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Vega School Durban
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design at Vega School Durban
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services