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Lead Motion Graphics Animator
Richard Leshone
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London, United Kingdom
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I am a freelance motion designer, with my last studio role as Lead motion designer. Not only can I work with you in a creative capacity I can also develop workflows and offer training schemes.
Working as a motion designer I can come in from concept, communicating directly to client or internal team.
I can create storyboards and style frames, production pre/post to final product.
I can work on social, broadcast and streaming services.
I also offer my services as a localisation specialist, with previous work at Netflix on trailer localisation.
On top of all that I also provide services as vfx artist for finishing work such as object removal, greenscreen and fixes etc.
Working as a motion designer I can come in from concept, communicating directly to client or internal team.
I can create storyboards and style frames, production pre/post to final product.
I can work on social, broadcast and streaming services.
I also offer my services as a localisation specialist, with previous work at Netflix on trailer localisation.
On top of all that I also provide services as vfx artist for finishing work such as object removal, greenscreen and fixes etc.
Markets
United States
(Remote
only)
Canada
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United Kingdom
Ireland
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only)
Lithuania
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only)
Rest of Euro area
(Remote
only)
Denmark
(Remote
only)
Norway
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only)
Sweden
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only)
Finland
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only)
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Language
English
Fluently
Available
My experience
2021 - 2021
job
Lead Motion Graphics Designer
Picture Head.
As a key role in leading the Finishing and Localisation of titles and graphics for global distribution. Working as an integral part of the global Picture Head group as well as part of the local Leadership team in London. Supporting global graphics initiatives, including global training and bringing in members for global collaboration on tight deadlines and large volume campaigns.
Research and development to optimize workflows. Training and development of junior GFX staff across different projects and client accounts. Guiding teams through technical updates and software rollout.
Created a well established, positive and trusting relationship with client, Netflix. Lead for complex and high-profile campaigns, which required creative re-creation and/or input, and communication with original creation teams. Proven to be organized and meticulous and never failed to make deadlines with a Responsibility for 30+ languages/territories on Graphics localisation.
Responsibilities would include working the the engineering department to upgrade and install new plug-ins and software, trouble shoot technical issues, and work on creative concepts.
Research and development to optimize workflows. Training and development of junior GFX staff across different projects and client accounts. Guiding teams through technical updates and software rollout.
Created a well established, positive and trusting relationship with client, Netflix. Lead for complex and high-profile campaigns, which required creative re-creation and/or input, and communication with original creation teams. Proven to be organized and meticulous and never failed to make deadlines with a Responsibility for 30+ languages/territories on Graphics localisation.
Responsibilities would include working the the engineering department to upgrade and install new plug-ins and software, trouble shoot technical issues, and work on creative concepts.
Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
2018 - 2021
job
Motion Graphics Animator
Technicolor.
Currently working for the marketing services team, The role is involved in the creation of localised marketing materials for Netflix or Trailers!
Such title as The Witcher, The Crown, Sex Education, Dark and La Casa
De Papal.
Working to specified deadlines, which go from Approval to full delivery in various specs such as UHD HD 1x1 and vertical. Troubleshoot AE
projects to match existing animations and problem-solve design solutions such as sourcing a missing plug-in, and programs or creating a substitute
effect.
Asset recreation and creation with added VFX fixes, Cigarette and sign
removal, green screen etc. Working on multiple AE and Cinema 4d
workflows and conforming all outputs to match the needs of our final
deliveries. Using other software and assets for motion graphics with
various Photoshop, Illustrator and cinema 4d elements. Working with the technician teams to aid new software and deployment of new
workflows. Multi Language workflows as we deliver in 27 worldwide
languages include Arabic and Hebrew.
This includes internal Marketing for in house teams such as VFX and broadcast with various types of marketing media. Creating toolkits for
other sites to use so the themes and styles work flawlessly.
Best moment: Creating a four screen display for The Crown in multiple
rations that would all sit together and feel as one in NYC Times Square.
Such title as The Witcher, The Crown, Sex Education, Dark and La Casa
De Papal.
Working to specified deadlines, which go from Approval to full delivery in various specs such as UHD HD 1x1 and vertical. Troubleshoot AE
projects to match existing animations and problem-solve design solutions such as sourcing a missing plug-in, and programs or creating a substitute
effect.
Asset recreation and creation with added VFX fixes, Cigarette and sign
removal, green screen etc. Working on multiple AE and Cinema 4d
workflows and conforming all outputs to match the needs of our final
deliveries. Using other software and assets for motion graphics with
various Photoshop, Illustrator and cinema 4d elements. Working with the technician teams to aid new software and deployment of new
workflows. Multi Language workflows as we deliver in 27 worldwide
languages include Arabic and Hebrew.
This includes internal Marketing for in house teams such as VFX and broadcast with various types of marketing media. Creating toolkits for
other sites to use so the themes and styles work flawlessly.
Best moment: Creating a four screen display for The Crown in multiple
rations that would all sit together and feel as one in NYC Times Square.
Marketing, Design, Motion graphics, Illustrator, Deployment, Cinema 4D, Sourcing, Vfx, Animator, Software, Go
2016 - 2018
job
Motion Designer
Kinesomania.
Delivering 2d and 3d projects, working on solo projects or as part of a
team. Taking lead on projects from script to final product and involved at every stage from script to storyboards, style frames and animation.
Direct contact with clients and management of multiple projects at the same time, turn around can be as little as two days and up to eight weeks for more complex 3d projects. Some commercial work, mostly explainer
videos. A very technical role as we like to make our assets match full
technical specs of any given product. Clients include; Waitrose, Great
British Racing, Royal Society of Chemistry, Lloyds bank, Xeros. Some
clients are direct from brands or through agencies.
team. Taking lead on projects from script to final product and involved at every stage from script to storyboards, style frames and animation.
Direct contact with clients and management of multiple projects at the same time, turn around can be as little as two days and up to eight weeks for more complex 3d projects. Some commercial work, mostly explainer
videos. A very technical role as we like to make our assets match full
technical specs of any given product. Clients include; Waitrose, Great
British Racing, Royal Society of Chemistry, Lloyds bank, Xeros. Some
clients are direct from brands or through agencies.
Animation, Management, SoMe, Chemistry, Storyboards, 3D, 2D, UP
2012 - 2012
job
Runner
Axis Animation.
Runner at Glasgow based company. I worked on script to storyboard
layout. data-wrangling with motion capture footage and different stages of the edit. Pre-production work, call sheets, schedules. Projects include
Halo 4 and Alien Isolation. I earned a lot of responsibility in this role and the hard work had great rewards. Halo 4 (end game credit).
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layout. data-wrangling with motion capture footage and different stages of the edit. Pre-production work, call sheets, schedules. Projects include
Halo 4 and Alien Isolation. I earned a lot of responsibility in this role and the hard work had great rewards. Halo 4 (end game credit).
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Layout, Production
My education
2006
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2009
University of Cumbria
Bachelors, Media Production
Bachelors, Media Production
University of Cumbria
Masters, Digital Film
Masters, Digital Film
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