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Nicky Houghton

@nickyhoughton

Animation Director at MediaMonks who integrated Generative AI into production pipelines for projects including Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed and the Las Vegas Sphere.

Argentina

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At MediaMonks, I directed remote teams on projects for Google, Ubisoft, NFL, Samsung, DeWalt, and Royal Caribbean, spanning animation, mobile apps, and immersive installations such as the Las Vegas Sphere. I also integrated Generative AI into production workflows.

At Sasami, I led creative direction and content production for corporate events for brands including Ford, Fiat, Pfizer, LG, and Disney. I managed and mentored an in-house team of four and oversaw a flexible group of freelance professionals.

Since 2004, I’ve worked across motion graphics, animation, VFX, visual identities, and interactive installations as a freelancer. I also taught typography at Universidad de Buenos Aires and developed the After Effects course program at Image Campus.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Creative & Motion artist/designer/director

Current

Freelance

Jan 2004 - Present (22 years 10 months)

- Global Brand Campaigns: Orchestrated end-to-end motion graphics, animation, and VFX pipelines for industry leaders including Microsoft, Motorola, and Philip Morris, consistently delivering high-impact visual narratives.

- Broadcast & Network Identity: Spearheaded brand identity systems and visual packages for major networks such as Disney, Discovery Kids, and TyC Sports, enhancing audience en

Animation Director - Director de animación

MediaMonks

Apr 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 5 months)

- Global Leadership: Spearheaded remote teams in the delivery of high-end projects for Google and Fortune 500 companies—including Ubisoft (Assassin's Creed), NFL, Samsung, DeWalt, and Royal Caribbean. Successfully directed diverse creative outputs, ranging from mobile applications and animation to immersive, large-scale installations like the Las Vegas Sphere.

- Workflow Innovation: Pioneered t

Head of Content

Sasami

Feb 2017 - Apr 2021 (4 years 2 months)

- Creative & Artistic Direction: Led the artistic vision and content production for Argentina's largest-scale corporate events, serving industry leaders such as Ford, Fiat, Peugeot, Pfizer, LG, Disney, and AFA. Successfully delivered comprehensive visual solutions, ranging from digital invitations to large-scale stadium projections and immersive mappings.

- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Managed

Teacher - Docente

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Jan 2006 - Mar 2020 (14 years 2 months)

- Instructional Leadership: Contributed to the prestigious Carbone Typography chair within the Graphic Design degree program for 14 years.

- Progressive Responsibility: Advanced from an Assistant Instructor role (2006) to holding full autonomy over a dedicated student group one year later (2007), mentoring future design professionals in visual criteria and typographic theory

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Instructor & Curriculum developer - Docente

Image Campus

Jun 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 6 months)

- Curriculum Architecture: Designed and developed the full academic program for the professional Motion Graphics certification, including comprehensive courses on After Effects (Levels I & II).

- Specialized Instruction: Delivered advanced modules across core design disciplines, including Motion Design, Kinetic Typography, TV & Cinema Branding, 3D Design Fundamentals, and Advanced Animation Tec

Diseñador Gráfico

Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Sep 2008 - Aug 2010 (1 year 11 months)

- Multidisciplinary Project Management: Selected to join an elite multidisciplinary task force responsible for the strategic development and execution of the Bicentennial commemorative events.

- Strategic Concept & Creative execution: served as the lead Graphic Designer, ensuring visual consistency and effective communication for high-impact city-wide initiatives.

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En el 2008 fuí convocad