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Michael Nowak

@michaelnowak

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I make pixels dance, graphics flow, and ideas pop.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that leverages my expertise in Motion Design to create engaging animations and digital experiences in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Hi! I’m a designer with 16+ years of experience. I mix tech skills with creativity to turn ideas into designs that are easy to use and fun to watch.

My Career

UI Designer: Worked with a few companies (2021–2024) designing easy-to-use app and website layouts.
Motion Designer: Made eye-catching animations and videos at Parallax Studios and Shapes & Forms using tools like After Effects and Cinema 4D.
3D Animator: At Alchemiq Studios, I added some cool 3D effects here and there to make projects stand out.
Freelance Work: For over 10 years, I’ve helped clients worldwide with design projects, always finishing on time (worked with some bigger indu

Achievements

My work was featured on Behance’s homepage (a big design website) many times!

Skills & Tools

Design Tools: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Animation Tools: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro.
Other: Ableton Live (Music production as a hobby for last 10 years), Cursor AI, CapCut (for some quick, easy videos).
Soft Skills: Great at teamwork, paying attention to details, and solving problems creatively.

What I Love

One statement which is with me since the start of my career:
"There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for."
Milton Glaser

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Artist

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2012 - Apr 2024 (12 years 3 months)

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver outstanding UI and motion design solutions.

Project Management UI Design Motion Design Time Management

Motion Designer

Parallax Studios

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)

Creating engaging motion graphics using After Effects and Cinema 4D, including conceptualizing and storyboarding motion graphic projects.

Motion Graphics After Effects Cinema 4D Storyboarding

UI Designer

Poznan University of Technology

Feb 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Proficient in designing user interfaces for digital products, understanding user flows, wireframing, and creating visually appealing and intuitive designs.

UI Design User Flows Wireframing Graphic Design

Motion Designer

Alchemiq Studios

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Incorporating 3D animations into motion graphics projects using software like Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and 3DS Max, enhancing visual impact with effects.

3D After Effects Cinema 4D Visual Effects 3D Max

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Poznan University of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 - 2024

Proficient in designing user interfaces for digital products, understanding user flows, wireframing, and creating visually appealing and intuitive designs.