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Hi, I’m Ben Hiorns, a creative and detail-driven Motion Designer with over eight years of experience crafting compelling video content for major global brands. I specialize in 2D animation, kinetic typography, and explainer videos, blending my storytelling passion with strong technical skills to bring clarity and energy to complex ideas.
I have worked both in-house and as a freelancer, collaborating with teams to produce high-quality animations for marketing campaigns, healthcare, and commercial projects. I’m always eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities where I can contribute my creativity and dedication.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-employed
December 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Built a successful freelance career over five years, developing a diverse client base and consistently delivering high-quality work. Enhanced skillset through targeted courses and managed the full client lifecycle—from onboarding and project delivery to invoicing and relationship building—gaining valuable experience in both creative and financial aspects of freelancing.
Senior Motion Designer at Avalere Health
December 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025Created medical and pharmaceutical animations from concept to delivery, including storyboarding, scripting, sound design, and final animation. Led the full animation pipeline for complex healthcare and drug-related content, crafting clear, engaging visuals from scientifically dense source material and delivering projects that translated advanced clinical concepts into accessible visual formats.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-employed
December 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025Built a successful freelance career over five years, developing a diverse client base and delivering high-quality work. Enhanced skillset through targeted courses and managed the full client lifecycle from onboarding and project delivery to invoicing and relationship building.
Senior Motion Designer at Avalere Health
December 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025Created medical and pharmaceutical animations from concept to delivery, including storyboarding, scripting, sound design, and final animation. Led the full animation pipeline for complex healthcare and drug-related content, crafting clear and engaging visuals from scientifically dense material to translate advanced clinical concepts into accessible visuals.
Senior Motion Designer at Avalere Health
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Created medical and pharmaceutical animations from concept to delivery, including storyboarding, scripting, sound design, and final animation. Led the full animation pipeline for complex healthcare and drug-related content. Crafted clear, engaging visuals from scientifically dense source material. Delivered projects that translated advanced clinical concepts into accessible visuals.
Senior Motion Designer at Flutter Entertainment
December 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025Worked on high-profile commercial campaigns and internal communications across multiple channels. Delivered 100+ assets for international campaigns under tight deadlines. Collaborated across a team of designers and producers to evolve brand animation style. The original contract was six months and was extended to two and a half years.
Senior Motion Designer at Flutter Entertainment
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025Worked on high-profile commercial campaigns and internal communications across multiple channels. Delivered 100+ assets for international campaigns under tight deadlines and collaborated with a team of designers and producers to evolve brand animation style. The original six-month contract was extended to two and a half years.
Video Producer & Midweight Motion Designer at MC2
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025Co-led in-house video production for a marketing/PR agency, responsible for concept development, animation, editing, and delivery. Created over 200 video assets across digital platforms, built brand identity toolkits through animation, and developed workflow templates for the motion graphics team.
Video Producer & Midweight Motion Designer at MC2
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025Co-led in-house video production for a marketing/PR agency. Responsible for concept development, animation, editing, and delivery. Created over 200 video assets across digital platforms, built brand identity toolkits through animation, and developed workflow templates for the motion graphics team.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025Built a successful freelance career over five years, developing a diverse client base and consistently delivering high-quality work. Enhanced skillset through targeted courses and managed the full client lifecycle—from onboarding and project delivery to invoicing and relationship building—gaining valuable experience in both creative and financial aspects of freelancing.
Senior Motion Designer at Flutter Entertainment
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Worked on high-profile commercial campaigns and internal communications across multiple channels. Delivered over 100 assets for international campaigns under tight deadlines. Collaborated across a team of designers and producers to evolve brand animation style. Original contract was for six months and extended to two and a half years.
Video Producer & Midweight Motion Designer at MC2
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Co-led in-house video production for a marketing/PR agency. Responsible for concept development, animation, editing, and delivery. Created over 200 video assets across digital platforms, built brand identity toolkits through animation, and developed workflow templates for the motion graphics team.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Salford University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Art Foundation Diploma at Cherwell Valley College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Bachelor's Degree at Salford University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Art Foundation Diploma at Cherwell Valley College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Bachelor's Degree at Salford University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Art Foundation Diploma at Cherwell Valley College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
Explainer Camp
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Motion Design School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Science of Character Animation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Explainer Camp
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Motion Design School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Science of Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025School of Motion
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Explainer Camp
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Motion Design School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Science of Character Animation
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services
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