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Hi, I’m Elena Khrustalyova, a Lead Motion Designer specializing in 2D, 3D, and AI animation. I love pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling to create innovative and immersive campaigns for luxury brands worldwide. Mixing creativity with the latest technology is my passion, and I strive to deliver sophisticated visuals that leave a lasting impression.
With experience working across New Zealand, London, New York, and Australia, I focus on crafting high-end retail TV commercials, social media content, and brand stories that captivate and inspire. I’m always excited about harnessing AI-driven animation to redefine the future of motion design.
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Work Experience
Motion Designer/Video Editor at DDB Aotearoa (NZ)
March 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D/3D Animation, Generative AI Content Creation for Sky Channel and 2024 Paris Olympics, Video Editing. TV Commercials, Case Studies, Social Media Content, Events, Cinema, In-store Screens, TV On-Demand Ads and Idents, Pitches, Character Animations.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ, New York)
February 28, 2022 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing, Color Grading, Retouching. TV Commercials, Social Media Content, Cinema Content, Work with various beauty brands on Amazon. Work with Disney Channel to promote new products.
Visual Director at Brand Developers Ltd (NZ)
September 1, 2020 - August 3, 2025Motion Design, 2D Animation, Video Editing, Art Direction, Overseeing Photoshoots and Creative Processes, Mood Boards, Talent Selection, Color Grading, Retouching. TV Commercials, Social Media Content, Direct Response TV Ads.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
June 1, 2019 - August 3, 2025Motion Design, 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing. TV Commercials, Social Media, Educational Content for NZ Kids TV Shows.
Lead Visual & Motion Designer at DACXI (NZ)
September 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Motion Design, Art Direction, 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Overseeing Photoshoots and Creative Processes for crypto platform, Explainer Videos.
Motion Designer at Burberry, Whitecoat, Discovery (UK)
June 1, 2016 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing, Color Grading, TV Commercials, Social Media Content, Outdoor and In-store Screen Content. Work with leading luxury fashion and beauty brand in the UK and globally.
Motion Designer at FCB (NZ)
December 31, 2013 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D Animation, Video Editing. TV Commercials, Case Studies, Social Media Content.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
February 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing, TV Commercials.
Motion Designer at Digipost (NZ)
October 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Motion Design and 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing, TV Commercials.
Visual Effects ATD at WETA Digital (NZ)
March 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Generating and Compositing Natural Phenomena Effects for blockbuster movies such as “Iron Man 3”, “Man Of Steel”, “The Hobbit”, using in-house and industry standard tools including Nuke, Maya, Houdini.
Motion Designer at .99 (NZ)
October 1, 2010 - August 3, 2025Motion Design, 2D Animation, Video Editing. TV Commercials, Social Media.
Motion Designer at Yukfoo (NZ)
September 1, 2009 - August 3, 2025Motion Design, 2D/3D Animation, Video Editing. TV Commercials, Social Media, Stop Motion Animation, Compositing.
Motion Designer/Video Editor at DDB Aotearoa (NZ)
March 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025Led motion design specializing in 2D, 3D, and AI animation creating content for Sky Channel and 2024 Paris Olympics. Responsible for video editing and producing TV commercials, case studies, social media, events, cinema content, in-store screens, TV on-demand ads and idents, pitches, and character animations.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ, New York)
February 1, 2022 - August 3, 2025Provided motion design and 2D/3D animation services, video editing, color grading, and retouching. Worked on TV commercials, social media content, cinema content, and collaborated with beauty brands on Amazon and Disney Channel product promotions.
Visual Director at Brand Developers Ltd (NZ)
September 1, 2020 - August 3, 2025Oversaw motion design, 2D animation, video editing, art direction, photoshoot supervision, creative processes, mood boards, talent selection, color grading, and retouching. Produced TV commercials, social media content, and direct response TV ads.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
June 1, 2019 - August 3, 2025Performed motion design, 2D/3D animation, video editing for TV commercials, social media content, and educational content for NZ Kids TV shows.
Lead Visual & Motion Designer at DACXI (NZ)
September 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Managed motion design, art direction, 2D/3D animation, video editing, social media content production, and oversaw creative processes for a crypto platform, including explainer videos.
Motion Designer at Burberry, Whitecoat, Discovery (UK)
June 1, 2016 - August 3, 2025Created motion design and 2D/3D animation, video editing and social media content for leading luxury fashion and beauty brands in the UK and globally.
Motion Designer at FCB (NZ)
December 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Produced motion design, 2D animation, video editing for TV commercials and social media content.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
February 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Delivered motion design, 2D/3D animation and video editing for TV commercials.
Motion Designer at Digipost (NZ)
October 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Created motion design and 2D/3D animation, video editing for TV commercials.
Visual Effects ATD at Weta Digital (NZ)
March 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Generated and composited natural phenomena effects for blockbuster movies including Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, and The Hobbit using in-house and industry-standard tools like Nuke, Maya, and Houdini.
Motion Designer at .99 (NZ)
October 1, 2010 - August 3, 2025Created motion design, 2D animation, video editing for TV commercials and social media content.
Motion Designer at Yukfoo (NZ)
September 1, 2009 - August 3, 2025Produced motion design, 2D/3D animation, video editing, stop motion animation, and compositing for TV commercials and social media.
Motion Designer/Video Editor at DDB Aotearoa (NZ)
March 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025As a Lead Motion Designer specializing in 2D, 3D, and AI animation, I create groundbreaking visual storytelling work for luxury brands across New Zealand, London, New York, and Australia. Responsibilities include motion design, 2D/3D animation, generative AI content creation especially for Sky Channel and 2024 Paris Olympics, video editing, and producing TV commercials, social media content, cinema, in-store screens, TV On-Demand ads, pitches, and character animations.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ, New York)
February 1, 2022 - August 3, 2025Provided motion design and 2D/3D animation, video editing, color grading, and retouching. Produced TV commercials, social media content, and cinema content. Worked with various beauty brands on Amazon and collaborated with Disney Channel to promote new products.
Visual Director at Brand Developers Ltd (NZ)
September 1, 2020 - August 3, 2025Oversaw motion design, 2D animation, video editing, art direction, photoshoots, and creative processes. Created mood boards, selected talent, handled color grading and retouching for TV commercials, social media content, and direct response TV ads.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
June 1, 2019 - August 3, 2025Delivered motion design, 2D/3D animation, and video editing for TV commercials, social media, and educational content for NZ kids TV shows.
Lead Visual & Motion Designer at DACXI (NZ)
September 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Created motion design, 2D/3D animation, video editing, color grading, and social media content. Managed photoshoots and creative processes, focusing on crypto platform explainer videos.
Motion Designer at Burberry, Whitecoat, Discovery (UK)
June 1, 2016 - August 3, 2025Worked on motion design and 2D/3D animation, video editing, TV commercials, social media, and outdoor/in-store screen content for luxury fashion and beauty brands.
Motion Designer at FCB (NZ)
December 31, 2013 - August 3, 2025Produced motion design, 2D animation, and video editing for TV commercials and social media content.
Motion Designer at Freelance (NZ)
February 1, 2018 - August 3, 2025Provided motion design, 2D/3D animation, and video editing services for TV commercials.
Motion Designer at Digipost (NZ)
October 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Created motion design and 2D/3D animation, and video editing for TV commercials.
Visual Effects ATD at Weta Digital (NZ)
March 1, 2013 - August 3, 2025Generated and composited natural phenomena effects for blockbuster movies like “Iron Man 3”, “Man Of Steel”, and “The Hobbit” using in-house and industry-standard tools like Nuke, Maya, and Houdini.
Motion Designer at .99 (NZ)
October 1, 2010 - August 3, 2025Delivered motion design, 2D animation, and video editing for TV commercials and social media.
Motion Designer at Yukfoo (NZ)
September 1, 2009 - August 3, 2025Completed motion design, 2D/3D animation, video editing, stop motion animation, and compositing.
Education
Economic Cybernetics at ZSEA (Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy, UA)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007VFX & Motion Graphics at Media Design School, NZ
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009IT & Computer Graphics at STEP Academy, UA
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Economic Cybernetics at Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy, UA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007VFX & Motion Graphics at Media Design School, NZ
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009IT & Computer Graphics at STEP Academy, UA
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Economic Cybernetics at ZSEA (Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy, UA)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007VFX & Motion Graphics at Media Design School, NZ
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009IT & Computer Graphics at STEP Academy, UA
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
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