I’m Alistair Kincaid, a motion graphics designer and videographer driven by a passion for moving image and strong storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visual experiences, whether that means planning concepts like storyboards, crafting animated sequences, or editing footage into clear, compelling narratives. I’ve worked across in-house and freelance roles—from leading video production at MATTR (storytelling, filming, animation editing, and set design) to producing “how to” and explainer content at GridFree, and operating TV graphics in live broadcasting at Sky New Zealand. Today, I freelance for clients including Pop That and MATTR, applying both creative and technical skills to branding, motion design, and visual storytelling.…

Alistair Kincaid

I’m Alistair Kincaid, a motion graphics designer and videographer driven by a passion for moving image and strong storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visual experiences, whether that means planning concepts like storyboards, crafting animated sequences, or editing footage into clear, compelling narratives. I’ve worked across in-house and freelance roles—from leading video production at MATTR (storytelling, filming, animation editing, and set design) to producing “how to” and explainer content at GridFree, and operating TV graphics in live broadcasting at Sky New Zealand. Today, I freelance for clients including Pop That and MATTR, applying both creative and technical skills to branding, motion design, and visual storytelling.…

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I’m Alistair Kincaid, a motion graphics designer and videographer driven by a passion for moving image and strong storytelling. I love turning ideas into engaging visual experiences, whether that means planning concepts like storyboards, crafting animated sequences, or editing footage into clear, compelling narratives.

I’ve worked across in-house and freelance roles—from leading video production at MATTR (storytelling, filming, animation editing, and set design) to producing “how to” and explainer content at GridFree, and operating TV graphics in live broadcasting at Sky New Zealand. Today, I freelance for clients including Pop That and MATTR, applying both creative and technical skills to branding, motion design, and visual storytelling.

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Work Experience

Freelance at Pop That, MATTR, & more
January 1, 2025 - Present
I currently freelance for a range of clients, including the design agency Pop That, tech company MATTR, creative studio Likely Suspects, and more. This work spans across branding, motion design, and visual storytelling — allowing me to stay versatile, collaborative, and creatively challenged across industries.
FREELANCE at Pop That, MATTR, & more
January 1, 2025 - Present
I currently freelance for a range of clients, including the design agency Pop That, tech company MATTR, creative studio Likely Suspects, and more. This work spans across branding, motion design, and visual storytelling — allowing me to stay versatile, collaborative, and creatively challenged across industries.
Freelance (Pop That, MATTR, and more) at Pop That, MATTR, and other clients
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance motion and storytelling work across branding, motion design, and visual storytelling projects for multiple clients, including Pop That and MATTR. Roles commonly include concepting, motion design, and post-production to support creative direction and client goals.
Motion Graphics Designer at MATTR
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Lead of all video production at MATTR (storytelling, filming, animation editing, set design). I pitch creative concepts such as storyboards, to MATTR’s management team and our variety of local and international clients. I oversee the MATTR YouTube channel and assist in producing social media marketing collateral and presentation decks for client conversations.
Motion Graphics Designer at MATTR
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Lead of all video production at MATTR (storytelling, filming, animation editing, set design). I pitch creative concepts such as storyboards, to MATTR’s management team and our variety of local and international clients. I oversee the MATTR YouTube channel and assist in producing social media marketing collateral and presentation decks for client conversations.
Videographer & Graphic Designer at GridFree
March 31, 2021 - July 24, 2025
This position consisted of filming, animating, editing ‘how to’ videos, interviews, YouTube ads and explainer videos on solar panels. The role also included photographing products, creating social media marketing assets and producing print media such as newspaper advertisements and instruction manuals.
Videographer & Graphic Designer at GridFree
March 31, 2021 - July 24, 2025
This position consisted of filming, animating, editing ‘how to’ videos, interviews, YouTube ads and explainer videos on solar panels. The role also included photographing products, creating social media marketing assets and producing print media such as newspaper advertisements and instruction manuals.
Motion Graphics Designer Lead (Video Production) at MATTR
December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Led all video production at MATTR, covering storytelling, filming, animation editing, and set design. Pitched creative concepts (including storyboards) to management and produced content for local and international clients. Oversaw the MATTR YouTube channel and supported creation of social media marketing collateral and presentation decks for client discussions.
Graphics Operator at Sky New Zealand
May 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
At Sky, I was a part of the graphics team. Inputting and setting up TV name title baselines and operating them in a broadcasting environment for live TV. An example of a show I’ve worked on is The Crowd Goes Wild.
Graphics Operator at Sky New Zealand
May 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
At Sky, I was a part of the graphics team. Inputting and setting up TV name title baselines and operating them in a broadcasting environment for live TV. An example of a show I’ve worked on is The Crowd Goes Wild.
Videographer & Graphic Designer at GridFree
August 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Filmed, animated, and edited “how to” videos, interviews, YouTube ads, and explainer videos related to solar panels. Also photographed products, created social media marketing assets, and produced print materials such as newspaper advertisements and instruction manuals.
Marketing Production Assistant at Exclusive Tyre Distributors
July 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Part time position that involved a variety of tyre related design and marketing tasks. Producing flyers, posters, billboards, animations and website updating.
Marketing Production Assistant at Exclusive Tyre Distributors
July 31, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Part time position that involved a variety of tyre related design and marketing tasks. Producing flyers, posters, billboards, animations and website updating.
Marketing Production Assistant (Part-time) at Exclusive Tyre Distributors
November 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Created tyre-related marketing design and production assets, including flyers, posters, billboards, animations, and website updates to support promotional activity.

Education

Bachelor of Media Design Majoring in Motion Graphics at Media Design School - Auckland
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Media Design at Media Design School - Auckland
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Media Design (Majoring in Motion Graphics) at Media Design School – Auckland
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Student Interactive Award (Silver) at Media Design School – Auckland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Silver Best Design Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Silver Best Design Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities