George Alexander Baklessis
Available to hire
Hi, I’m George Alexander Baklessis, a multidisciplinary Creative Director, CG Generalist, Motion Designer, and VFX Artist with nearly two decades of experience across advertising, film, and broadcast. I thrive on leading creative teams, shaping production pipelines, and delivering visually compelling storytelling across multiple platforms.
I pride myself on blending artistic vision with technical execution, staying hands-on with 3D, compositing, lighting, and color grading, while leading teams and managing complex pipelines. I’m keen on AI-assisted workflows and real-time systems to push the boundaries of creative production.
Experience Level
Language
Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
VFX Supervisor / 3D Generalist / Art Director at BCD Image (Malta)
January 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025Supervised 3D and post teams on advertising and cinematic projects; defined visual tone and delivery quality.
Lead Motion Designer & 3D Artist at Kraft Paints – Druckfarben Hellas
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Directed motion design and 3D asset production for TVCs, online campaigns, and brand visuals. Oversaw the full creative pipeline and client direction to ensure consistent brand storytelling.
VFX Supervisor / 3D Generalist / Art Director at BCD Image (Malta)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Supervised 3D and post teams on advertising and cinematic projects; directed visual tone and ensured high-quality delivery.
Lead Motion Designer and 3D Artist at Kraft Paints – Druckfarben Hellas
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Lead motion designer and 3D artist for TVCs, online campaigns, and brand visuals; oversaw full creative pipeline and client direction.
Freelance Creative Director / Motion Designer / VFX Supervisor at Mapfre MSV Life (Malta)
January 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025Produced 3D visuals, brand films, and oversaw creative pipelines for corporate campaigns as a freelance lead.
Senior 3D Generalist & VFX Artist at Cosmote TV / T-Mobile
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Senior 3D generalist and VFX artist for broadcast and commercials; real-time VizRT broadcast artist for live content and visual effects, leading production input and visual storytelling for multi-platform campaigns.
Motion Designer and Creative Director at Agenda S.A
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Motion designer and creative director for TVCs and corporate videos; supervised pre- and post-production workflows.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist / Creative Contributor at Correct Advertising
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Developed CGI assets, VFX shots, and animations for commercials and digital campaigns.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at Correct Advertising
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Developed CGI assets, VFX shots, and animations for commercials and digital campaigns.
3D Artist (Game Assets) at Toca Boca
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Created 3D assets and UI/UX components for interactive games.
3D Generalist / Motion Designer at Onex S.A
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 20143D visualization and motion design for military and aerospace R&D visuals.
3D Artist / VFX / Asset Creator at Timelapse Pictures
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Created 3D assets, environments, and composite work for projects including animated film explorations like *A Boy and a Tree*, collaborating with directors Nassos Vakalis and Panagiotis Rapas.
3D Generalist / VFX Artist at Timelapse Pictures
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Collaborated with directors on 3D asset creation, environments, and compositing for animated films and campaigns.
3D Artist / VFX at NOMINT
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Produced 3D animation and visual effects for TV and international advertising campaigns; collaborated with directors and leads to achieve client goals.
Producer / 3D Generalist / VFX Artist at NOMINT
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Produced 3D animation and visual effects for TV and international advertising campaigns; collaborated closely with directors and leads.
Graphic Artist / Motion Designer at Greek Parliament – In-house
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Created video campaigns for government, social events, and cultural projects.
Freelance 3D/VFX Artist at Ogilvy Athens
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Freelance artist for product commercials and campaigns; delivered high-quality 3D content for multiple brands.
3D Generalist at IXOR VFX
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Asset creation, lighting, compositing, and rendering for national and international campaigns in a leading VFX team.
Freelance 3D Generalist / Motion Designer / Creative Director at Olyvon
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Produced TVCs, online content; supervised post-production teams.
Creative Director / 3D Generalist / VFX Artist at Nerd Advertising
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Created interactive web and digital campaigns; led small creative teams.
Freelance 3D Generalist / Creative Director at MullenLowe Athens
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Led full-cycle campaign production; supervised concept, 3D execution, and post-production delivery.
Freelance 3D Generalist / VFX Artist at BBDO Athens
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Delivered 3D content and VFX for TVCs and digital campaigns for national and international clients.
3D Generalist / Compositor / Motion Designer at Exandas Documentaries – ERT National TV
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Created 2D/3D content for documentaries on political, social, and cultural themes.
Creative Director / Motion Designer at Hellenic Stereoscopic Centre
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Directed stereoscopic TVC projects and supervised a small creative team.
Education
M.A. Art & Design (with Honors) at Middlesex University / AKTO
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009B.A. Art & Design at Middlesex University / AKTO
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Autodesk 3ds Max + Maya Masters Program at Autodesk
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Autodesk AutoCAD Level 1–2 at Autodesk
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005School of Fine Arts: Sketch and Design at School of Fine Arts
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999M.A. Art & Design (with Honors) at Middlesex University / AKTO
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009B.A. Art & Design at Middlesex University / AKTO
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Autodesk 3ds Max + Maya Masters Program at Autodesk Masters Program
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Autodesk AutoCAD Level 1–2 at Autodesk
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Sketch and Design at School of Fine Arts
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
Autodesk 3ds Max + Maya Masters Program
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Autodesk AutoCAD Level 1–2
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications
Experience Level
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