Alex Lascu

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Hi, I'm Alex Lascu, a motion designer, animator and creative technologist based in Edinburgh.

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Hi, I’m Alex Lascu, a motion designer, animator and creative technologist based in Edinburgh. Over more than a decade, I’ve led and contributed to teams delivering high-impact motion graphics, explainer videos and UX-friendly animation for global brands, startups and education programs. My work spans from lead roles at Amazon Development Centre to freelance projects, with a focus on creative direction, 2D animation, video editing and sound design.

I enjoy building scalable motion templates, bridging UX and motion, and exploring AI-assisted imagery and video workflows. I’m passionate about collaborating across disciplines, mentoring teams, and turning ideas into polished visuals that help products shine and pitches land.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBeginner
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Other

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Projects · 1

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  • Motion Graphic Designer

Work experience· 17 roles

Video Editor · PMIFeb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Delivered over twelve impactful customer-facing motion assets and video montages; collaborated with cross-functional teams; produced reels and social videos using Adobe Creative Cloud; optimized assets for multiple platforms.

Video Editor · PMIFeb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Delivered over twelve impactful customer-facing motion assets and video montages. Created a fully interactive videogame character rig with actions such as punch, jump, brace, loop, relaxation and decor. Directed creative videos and UI animations; educated team editors on AI advances in visual and video mediums; collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies for a crucial B2B presentation; improved internal brand graphic packs to enhance usability; mentored team members and facilitated collaboration opportunities; contributed to SOP improvements for the Creative Studio and initiated an enhancement project for email experiences by adding motion content.

Senior Creative Motion Designer · Thrive Mental WellbeingSep 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Delivered 40+ animated pieces over a multi-month engagement; led conceptualization, motion design, and asset delivery; collaborated with product, marketing, and UX teams; mentored junior designers.

Motion Designer · Amazon Development Centre Iasi, RomaniaAug 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Lead Motion Graphics Designer · Thrive: Mental HealthFeb 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Motion Designer II · AmazonFeb 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
UI/UX Motion Designer II · Amazon Development CentreSep 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Founder & Lead Organizer · A-Camp – Mountain Summit for Young AdultsSep 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Education

Highschool Diploma · Waldorf Highschool2001 – 2005
High School Diploma · Waldorf Highschool - Iasi2024 – 2025
High School · Waldorf Highschool - Iasi2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 11

Creativity Bootcamp2030 – 2025
How to Design and Deliver Training Programs2030 – 2025
Branding for Designers2030 – 2025
Adobe XD: Design a Website2030 – 2025

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