Gary M

Multidisciplinary Creative | Animation & Motion

PepsiCo • Tiempo completo

Jul 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Multidisciplinary Digital Designer specialising in 2D animation, motion graphics, character animation, digital asset creation and 3D visualisation. Experienced in developing animation and digital content from initial concept and artwork preparation through production, refinement and final delivery. Key responsibilities and contributions: Create high-quality 2D animation and motion graphics for digital campaigns, branded content and interactive visual experiences. Prepare and optimise layered artwork in Adobe Photoshop for animation and digital production workflows. Apply animation principles, timing, secondary motion and visual storytelling to create engaging and expressive movement. Develop 3D assets, visualisations and animated content using Blender and other creative software. Manage end-to-end creative production, including asset preparation, animation, compositing, revisions and final exports. Develop efficient production workflows and reusable assets to maintain quality and consistency across multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret creative briefs, implement feedback and deliver polished work within deadlines. Maintain high visual standards while managing multiple projects and tight production schedules. Core skills: 2D Animation, Motion Design, Character Animation, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Blender, Digital Asset Preparation, Visual Storytelling and Creative Production.

Senior Brand Designer

FUTURELIFE® • Tiempo completo

Dec 2020 - Jul 2025 • 4 yrs 7 mos

Senior multidisciplinary designer specialising in motion graphics, 2D animation, video production and digital content creation for a leading South African consumer brand. Key responsibilities and contributions: Developed engaging 2D animations, motion graphics and digital assets for social media, marketing campaigns and product launches. Prepared and organised layered artwork for animation, compositing and digital production. Led motion design and video production workflows, from concept and storyboarding through animation, editing and final delivery. Integrated 3D visualisation and animation into digital campaigns to enhance visual storytelling. Created reusable motion templates and production workflows to improve efficiency and consistency. Managed multiple creative projects independently, incorporating stakeholder feedback while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.