I'm a Creative Motion Designer with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual stories for international organizations. I specialize in transforming creative ideas into impactful motion graphics, with a strong focus on storytelling and adaptable design styles. I believe in clear communication throughout the entire production process to create engaging and meaningful content. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with diverse global teams, tackling important topics from human rights to climate change. I enjoy collaborating across departments to craft story-driven visuals that resonate with audiences. When I'm not designing, I also lead workshops to help others learn the basics of motion graphics.

Karif Wat

I'm a Creative Motion Designer with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual stories for international organizations. I specialize in transforming creative ideas into impactful motion graphics, with a strong focus on storytelling and adaptable design styles. I believe in clear communication throughout the entire production process to create engaging and meaningful content. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with diverse global teams, tackling important topics from human rights to climate change. I enjoy collaborating across departments to craft story-driven visuals that resonate with audiences. When I'm not designing, I also lead workshops to help others learn the basics of motion graphics.

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I’m a Creative Motion Designer with over 10 years of experience creating compelling visual stories for international organizations. I specialize in transforming creative ideas into impactful motion graphics, with a strong focus on storytelling and adaptable design styles. I believe in clear communication throughout the entire production process to create engaging and meaningful content.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse global teams, tackling important topics from human rights to climate change. I enjoy collaborating across departments to craft story-driven visuals that resonate with audiences. When I’m not designing, I also lead workshops to help others learn the basics of motion graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Thomson Reuters Foundation
July 1, 2022 - Present
Produced compelling motion videos for Thomson Reuters Foundation, highlighting human rights, climate change, and inequality through powerful visual storytelling. Pitched and produced motion content on human rights, climate, and inequality. Created impactful, story-driven visuals for digital platforms. Collaborated with global teams to ensure clear, consistent messaging. Adapted styles for diverse audiences and sensitive topics. Led a workshop to teach video producers motion graphics basics.
Motion Graphics Designer at South China Morning Post
June 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Worked with editorial and marketing teams at SCMP to create motion graphics and animated explainers that told great stories and helped grow the audience. Created motion graphics and visual assets for editorial and marketing teams. Produced animated explainer videos with the award-winning infographics team. Collaborated across departments to craft engaging, story-driven content. Developed creative solutions with marketing to increase audience reach. Supported various teams with high-quality, on-brand motion design.

Education

BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Higher Diploma at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services