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Hi, I’m Gerad Gray, an experienced Animation Director and Senior 3D Artist with over a decade working freelance and with top studios on a wide variety of animation and motion graphics projects. I love tackling creative challenges and mentoring peers to streamline workflows and deliver amazing visual stories for clients like Supercars, ESPN, and Marvel.
I’m passionate about 3D design and motion graphics and enjoy blending these skills to bring concepts to life across TV commercials, projection mapping, and immersive experiences. When I’m not animating, I’m exploring new software techniques and collaborating with teams to create standout productions.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Senior 3D Artist at Girraphic, Surry Hills, NSW
April 1, 2022 - Present3D Generalist and Motion Graphics for various high-end projects including Supercars, Australian Open, NBL, ESPN, Trackside NZ, and the NFL. Team leader, providing extensive software training to peers; streamlining workflow efficiencies studio-wide.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed, Sydney/Toronto
January 1, 2010 - PresentOver a decade of experience across a wide variety of projects including infographic animations, VFX-heavy TVCs, 3D product visualization, projection mapping (both large scale and immersive), and 3D animations. Worked with clients such as Kellogg’s, Molson Canadian, Labatt Blue, MoMA, Nickelodeon, Disney, Marvel, Kit-Kat, Strepsels, ACMI, and more.
Senior 3D Artist at New Holland Creative, Darlinghurst, NSW
April 30, 2022 - July 10, 20253D Generalist and Motion Graphics for various high-end projects including Kia, Honda, various Long Form productions, League of Legends, JBL, and Orbis.
Senior Designer at Heckler, Surry Hills, NSW
November 30, 2018 - July 10, 20253D Generalist and Motion Graphics for various high-end projects including Pepsi, SK-II, Moo Brew, Kia. Selected to travel to Singapore to work directly with clients (SK-II) and provide Cinema 4D training and mentorship for the SG team.
Animation Director at DD8, Alexandria, NSW
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025Motion Design and Animation Direction for various clients including Fox Sports, Hayden James (musician), and Broadcast Network Rebrands.
Senior 3D Artist at Girraphic
April 1, 2022 - Present3D Generalist and Motion Graphics for various high-end projects including Supercars, Australian Open, NBL, ESPN, Trackside NZ, and the NFL. Team leader, providing extensive software training to peers and streamlining workflow efficiencies studio-wide.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2010 - PresentOver a decade of experience across a wide variety of projects including infographic animations, VFX-heavy TV commercials, 3D Product Visualisation, Projection Mapping (both large scale and immersive), and 3D Animations. Worked with clients like Kellogg’s, Molson Canadian, Labatt Blue, MoMA, Nickelodeon, Disney, Marvel, Kit-Kat, Strepsels, and ACMI.
Senior 3D Artist at New Holland Creative
April 30, 2022 - July 10, 20253D Generalist and Motion Graphics for projects including Kia, Honda, Long Form productions, League of Legends, JBL, Orbis. Led software training and mentorship providing studio pipeline efficiencies.
Senior Designer at Heckler
November 30, 2018 - July 10, 20253D Generalist and Motion Graphics on high-end clients such as Pepsi, SK-II, Moo Brew, Kia. Selected for a client-facing role in Singapore to work directly with SK-II and provide Cinema 4D training and mentorship to the Singapore team.
Animation Director at DD8
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025Motion Design and Animation Direction for clients including Fox Sports, Hayden James, Broadcast Network Rebrands.
Education
Bachelor of Design at OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Bachelor of Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Webby Awards - Games Technical Achievement (Unlock Your Legend)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Webby Awards - Video Animation (SPRINKLR Square Peg)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Applied Arts Magazine - Craft Animation - Gold (YTV ‘Givits’)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Promax BDA - Broadcast VFX - Gold (Fox Sports ‘Rise’)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Webby Awards Games Technical Achievement (Unlock Your Legend)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Webby Awards Video Animation (SPRINKLR Square Peg)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Applied Arts Magazine Craft Animation - Gold (YTV ‘Givits’)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Promax BDA Broadcast VFX - Gold (Fox Sports ‘Rise’)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Gaming, Other
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