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[ Experience ]


Senior Motion Designer / Marketing Brand Lead
Lightricks_ London_ 2019 – 2025


Design lead, responsible for brand development across multiple apps.



Senior Motion Designer / Design Director
Beautiful Creative_ London_ 2008 – 2016  &  2017 – 2019


Progressed from founding designer to directing major global creative work.


Senior Motion Designer
Jam Films_ London_ 2016 – 2017


Part of the senior design team working across all commercial projects.



Midweight / Senior Motion Designer
Skaramoosh & Disney_ London_ 2005 – 2008


Delivered promos and supported channel rebrands.



Motion Designer
Sit-up Channels_ London_ 2004 – 2005


Delivered promos and channel branding.



Avid Editor / Motion Designer
Zenith Corporate Comms_ London_ 2002 – 2004


Producing editorial and motion content.


[ Skills ]


Skilled in visual storytelling 

Shaping clear, engaging narratives through motion, design, and thoughtful art direction.


Expert in motion design and graphic design

Delivering polished, impactful work across campaigns, products, and branded content.


Extensive experience in promos and marketing assets

Including broadcast promos, trailers, and fast-turnaround creative for global brands.


Strong motion design systems thinking

Building cohesive, scalable visual frameworks for campaigns, brands, and app ecosystems.


Highly experienced in social-first creative

Creating platform-tailored motion and static assets that drive engagement and performance.


Branding and identity development

Translating ideas into visual systems, design languages, and integrated campaign worlds.


Skilled in ideation and concept development

From initial creative exploration to crafted final execution.


Expert with Adobe Creative Suite

Strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D.


Experience with generative AI tools

Integrating them into workflows for ideation, concepting, and motion experimentation.


Design & art direction leadership 

Ensuring high standards, coherent visual direction, and strong creative outcomes.


Team mentorship and collaboration 

Supporting designers and fostering a positive, growth-focused environment.




Contact


E-mail : mattbirkinshaw.work@gmail.com

Location : London

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