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Mark Paul

@markpaul

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Freelance motion designer specializing in storytelling-led content.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities that allow for creative collaboration and innovative storytelling.

I'm a London-based freelance motion designer with a rich background in storytelling-led content across both broadcast and digital platforms. My journey began at Sky, where I was part of a creative team that worked on campaigns, on-air branding, and launch promos. This experience honed my collaborative skills, allowing me to work closely with producers and fellow designers to create compelling visual narratives.

Now, I operate independently, partnering with agencies, broadcasters, and emerging brands to produce content that resonates. My expertise lies in crafting animated brand assets and campaign visuals, ensuring clarity and visual rhythm in every project. I utilize tools like After Effects, Cinema 4D, and the Adobe Creative Suite, while also exploring AI-assisted creative workflows to enhance my design process.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Motion Designer

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Freelance

May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Created animated brand assets and campaign visuals for a range of clients and audiences. Developed motion systems that extended visual identities across DOOH, digital, and social formats. Worked with creative leads, designers, and editors to deliver integrated, multi-platform design solutions.

Motion Design Animation Brand Identity After Effects Cinema 4D Redshift Adobe Creative Suite AI Tools Figma

Senior Motion Designer

Sky UK

Jan 1998 - Jan 2024 (26 years)

Led motion design for campaigns and content brands, ensuring brand cohesion across moving assets. Designed and animated idents, title sequences, promos, and interstitials for broadcast and digital channels. Collaborated across departments, translating strategy and creative into highly crafted animations.

Motion Design Animation Interstitials Broadcast Design Collaboration Mentoring

Cameraman & Editor

Panatel Production Services

Shot and edited a wide range of projects, honing compositional skills and pacing. Developed an early foundation in visual narrative and post-production workflows.

Camerawork Editing Post Production Workflows

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Birkbeck, University of London

MSc The Psychodynamics of Human Development, The Psychodynamics of Human Development

Pursued a Master of Science degree with a specialization in the Jungian Stream of Psychodynamics of Human Development. Gained in-depth knowledge of psychological theories and human development.

University of Westminster

BA (Hons) Film, Video, and Photographic Arts, Film, Video, and Photographic Arts

Completed a comprehensive program focusing on film, video, and photographic arts. Developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling and media production techniques.