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Designer
Funza - Cundinamarca, Colombia
Toptal member since July 23, 2026
Bio
Camilo is a motion graphics and 3D artist with hands-on experience since 1997, creating animation, visual effects, and interactive content for international brands and agencies. He combines expertise in After Effects and Blender with AI-assisted video production and agent-assisted workflows to deliver high-impact visual storytelling for video, social media, and live events. Camilo always balances creative vision with technical precision.
Portfolio
GEA Producciones, Bioderma Multi-brand Campaign
3D AnimationVisual Effects (VFX)Motion GraphicsBlenderAdobe After EffectsProduct Visualization+ 44 more
Motion Graphics & Animation: Selected Works
Adobe After EffectsBlenderAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe PremiereAdobe Creative Cloud+ 57 more
Experience
- 3D Animation - 20 years
- Compositing - 20 years
- Motion Design - 20 years
- Motion Graphics - 20 years
- Adobe After Effects - 20 years
- Video Editing - 20 years
- Blender - 5 years
- AI-generated Video - 3 years
Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Blender
Work Experience
Motion Graphics, Interactive Animation, and Cripto Researcher
2019 - PRESENT
ELIM5
- Developed and automated training modules for ADP’s virtual education platform, covering contracting and tax reporting processes, using After Effects, Adobe Character Animator, and the Duik plugin.
- Built HTML5-based animated content in Adobe Animate to make complex compliance and payroll topics more engaging and easier to understand for ADP employees and clients worldwide.
- Integrated AI-assisted automation into the production pipeline, streamlining content creation and improving the overall learning experience for end users.
- Supported ADP’s operational efficiency goals by delivering comprehensive, scalable training solutions across its global client base.
Technologies: Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Art Direction, Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Animated Explainer Videos, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Email Templates, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Multilingual Design, Transcreation, Translation, PowerPoint Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Billboard Design, UI Design, WordPress Multisite, Brochure Design, 3D Modeling, 2D Illustrations, Design, Service Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Communication, Marketing Collateral Development, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, Figma, User Interface (UI), Photorealistic Rendering, Rigging, Brand Design, Design Presentations, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, Financial Services, Image Generation, Mockups
SEO, Web, Motion Graphics, and Locution Freelancer
2020 - 2020
Chiropractic Healthcare Client (NDA)
- Performed on-page and technical SEO tasks to improve the client's website visibility and organic search ranking.
- Developed and updated web content, including service pages and articles, to support the client's online presence.
- Created motion graphics and short animated videos to support marketing and social media campaigns.
- Provided Spanish-language voice-over locution services for promotional and educational video content.
Technologies: Web Development, Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Art Direction, Marketing Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Animated Explainer Videos, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Email Campaigns, Email Templates, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Multilingual Design, PowerPoint Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advertising Design, Billboard Design, UI Design, Elementor, WordPress Multisite, Merchandise, 3D Rendering, Brochure Design, Marketing, 3D Modeling, Brochures, 2D Illustrations, Design, Service Design, Campaign Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Localization, Asana, Banner Ads, Communication, Healthcare, Marketing Collateral Development, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, 3D Character Design, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, User Interface (UI), 3D Character Modeling, Photorealistic Rendering, Rigging, Brand Design, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, eCommerce, Image Generation, Mockups
Video Game Design and Motion Graphics Freelancer
2019 - 2019
Mayor's Office of Medellín
- Designed and built a browser-based recycling education game for Medellín's Town Hall, featuring a live scoring and countdown timer system with four waste-sorting categories (glass, plastic, general, and electronic waste).
- Created 2D and 3D motion graphics and animation deliverables as a freelance contractor for the city's public communication and civic education campaigns.
- Sustained a two-year freelance engagement (2018-2019) producing video game and motion design work for the city government, concluding when all supplier contracts were terminated at the end of the mayoral term.
Technologies: Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Art Direction, 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Web Design, Motion Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UI Design, WordPress Multisite, Brochure Design, Brochures, 2D Illustrations, Design, Service Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Localization, Communication, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, User Interface (UI), Rigging, Brand Design, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, Financial Services, Image Generation
Web Master and Community Manager
2017 - 2017
Cursos Guru
- Maintained and secured the WordPress-based virtual education platform for Cursos Gurú, managing certificate security and continuous course content updates.
- Introduced motion graphics using After Effects, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to strengthen the school's visual communication and course presentation.
- Automated repetitive course maintenance and update processes, improving operational efficiency and the overall user experience on the platform.
Technologies: Community Management, 3D, Branding, Marketing Design, Design Systems, Email Templates, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, Typography, Multilingual Design, Translation, PowerPoint Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advertising Design, Billboard Design, UI Design, Elementor, WordPress Multisite, Brochure Design, Marketing, Brochures, Design, Service Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Localization, Banner Ads, Communication, Marketing Collateral Development, Retail Merchandising, User Interface (UI), Brand Design, Design Presentations, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, eCommerce, Mockups
Educative Interactive Design and Motion Graphics Freelancer
2017 - 2017
EMTELCO S.A.
- Designed interactive educational content and motion graphics for EMTELCO S.A., supporting employee training and internal communication materials.
- Produced motion graphics assets to enhance the visual quality and engagement of interactive training modules.
- Completed a fixed three-month freelance engagement delivering interactive design and animation work for the company's training initiatives.
Technologies: Interactive Design, Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Art Direction, 3D Design, Animated Explainer Videos, Brand Guidelines, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Web Design, Motion Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Billboard Design, UI Design, Elementor, WordPress Multisite, Brochure Design, 2D Illustrations, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Communication, Conceptualization, Product Design, Creative Production, Rigging, Brand Design, Design Presentations, Vector Graphics, Iconography
3D Designer and Motion Graphics Artist
2014 - 2017
FX Studios Halloween
- Modeled and animated a 3D skull character used across multiple Halloween-themed visual effects sequences, including fire, smoke, and glowing-eye lighting variations for haunted attraction visuals.
- Designed 3D characters and mobile-optimized video animations to promote Halloween cosplay collections and seasonal campaigns for the brand's local retail stores.
- Modeled horror-style characters in ZBrush and produced motion graphics in Cinema 4D and After Effects for seasonal event content.
- Designed and built a decorative wall installation for the studio's own facility, extending the brand's horror aesthetic into its physical architecture.
Technologies: 3D Design, Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Cinema 4D, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Motion Design, Clothing, Merchandise, 3D Rendering, Realistic Rendering, 3D Modeling, Brochures, 2D Illustrations, Service Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Communication, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, 3D Character Design, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, 3D Character Modeling, Photorealistic Rendering, Rigging, Brand Design, Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Image Generation
Instructor, Multimedia and 3D Animation
2016 - 2016
SENA Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
- Instructed multimedia and 3D animation courses for students enrolled in SENA's vocational training programs.
- Taught practical 3D animation and multimedia production techniques as part of the national public workforce training curriculum.
- Delivered a nine-month instructional engagement (February-November 2016) covering multimedia design and 3D animation fundamentals.
Technologies: Multimedia, 3D Animation, 3D, Visual Design, Art Direction, Marketing Design, 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Multilingual Design, Translation, PowerPoint Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Billboard Design, UI Design, WordPress Multisite, Clothing, 3D Rendering, Brochure Design, 3D Modeling, Brochures, Architectural Rendering, 2D Illustrations, Design, Service Design, Campaign Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Communication, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, 3D Character Design, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, User Interface (UI), 3D Character Modeling, Photorealistic Rendering, Rigging, Brand Design, Design Presentations, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, eCommerce, Image Generation, Mockups
Motion Graphics Artist
2016 - 2016
Algorythmous
- Produced 3D animation and 2D/2.5D motion graphics for Referridos.com, including infographics, tutorials, and explanatory graphics.
- Worked as a freelance designer for Algorythmous, delivering client-facing motion graphics content for onboarding and education materials.
- Developed instructional and explainer content combining 2D and 3D animation techniques to simplify complex concepts for end users.
Technologies: Motion Graphics, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Art Direction, 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Animated Explainer Videos, Brand Guidelines, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Motion Design, 3D Modeling, Brochures, 2D Illustrations, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Communication, Conceptualization, Retail Merchandising, Creative Production, Rigging, Brand Design, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, Financial Services, eCommerce
Video Mapping, Motion Graphics, and Video Production Project Manager
2015 - 2015
Dekotronika - ELEC S.A. - HLECTRIC Services
- Directed the full production pipeline for architectural video mapping projects, including the Catedral de Montería and a multi-season holiday house-mapping show in Orlando, from storyboard through final projection.
- Researched and recommended projector hardware, including the ViewSonic LS740HD laser projector, and built pricing and rate structures to scale the video mapping business.
- Designed and taught a four-phase Resolume Arena mapping course, training clients and collaborators in projection mapping software and workflow.
- Developed business proposals and quotations for prospective clients such as ABC Fine Wine & Spirit, expanding the studio's commercial reach.
Technologies: Video Mapping, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Project Management, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Art Direction, 3D Design, Cinema 4D, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Multilingual Design, Motion Design, Clothing, Merchandise, 3D Rendering, Realistic Rendering, AI Design, Brochure Design, Marketing, 3D Modeling, Brochures, Architectural Rendering, Design, Campaign Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Attention to Detail, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Localization, Asana, Banner Ads, Communication, Healthcare, Marketing Collateral Development, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, 3D Character Design, Conceptualization, Product Design, Creative Production, User Interface (UI), 3D Character Modeling, Photorealistic Rendering, Rigging, Brand Design, Design Presentations, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Iconography, eCommerce, Image Generation, Mockups
Education
2001 - 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogotá, Colombia
Certifications
JUNE 2026 - PRESENT
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Solutions
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Adobe Illustrator Skills Test (77th percentile)
Workana
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Adobe Photoshop CS6 Skills Test (97th percentile)
Workana
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
After Effects Skills Test (Score 96%)
Workana
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
The Accelerator
Workana
JUNE 2024 - PRESENT
Maintaining Your Vendor Profile
Maryland Procurement Academy
MAY 2024 - PRESENT
Making Recruiters Come to You with J.T. O'Donnell
LinkedIn Learning
OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
Vanderbilt University
JUNE 2023 - PRESENT
Social Media Marketing for SMBs
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
APRIL 2023 - PRESENT
Inbound Marketing
RD Station
NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Coding Fundamentals II
Grasshopper by Google
OCTOBER 2020 - PRESENT
Advertising Policies for Content and Targeting
Meta Blueprint (Facebook)
JULY 2020 - PRESENT
Java Tutorial
SoloLearn
NOVEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
JavaScript Tutorial
SoloLearn
AUGUST 2018 - PRESENT
HTML Fundamentals
SoloLearn
JUNE 2016 - PRESENT
Adobe Audiovisual Integration
Media Pro Training Center
JULY 2014 - PRESENT
Programming Methodology for Information Systems
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
JULY 2014 - PRESENT
C++ Programming Language Structure, Level I
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
JUNE 2014 - PRESENT
Third-Person Video Game Design with Unity
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
MAY 2014 - PRESENT
Creativity for Workplace Conflict Resolution
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
MAY 2014 - PRESENT
Digital Sculpting and Texturing in ZBrush
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
OCTOBER 2006 - PRESENT
International Workshop: Political Landscapes (Video Art)
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
JANUARY 2001 - PRESENT
Adobe Photoshop 5.0
Americanet Training Center
JANUARY 2001 - PRESENT
Dreamweaver 3
Macromedia
DECEMBER 2000 - PRESENT
Macromedia Flash 5
Americanet Training Center
OCTOBER 1996 - PRESENT
First Place, School Qualifier, VII Colombian Computing Olympiad
Universidad Antonio Nariño
Skills
Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Mocha Pro, Cinema 4D, Microsoft Excel, Blender, Asana, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Construct 2, Mailchimp, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Dreamweaver
Platforms
Higgsfield AI, WordPress, Figma
Industry Expertise
Marketing, Healthcare
Languages
C++, JavaScript, Java, HTML
Other
Motion Graphics, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Creative Cloud, Drawing, Animation, Critical Thinking, Freelancing, Product Visualization, Compositing, Motion Design, Vive Coding, 2D Motion Graphics, Commercial Video, Brand Storytelling, Explainer Videos, 3D, Branding, Visual Design, Marketing Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Animated Explainer Videos, Brand Guidelines, Design Systems, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Videos, Visual Brand Guidelines, 2D Animation, Typography, Transcreation, UI Design, Elementor, 2D Illustrations, Service Design, Product Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, Motion & Animation Design, Attention to Detail, Communication, 3D Character Design, Creative Production, User Interface (UI), Photorealistic Rendering, Brand Design, Illustration, Vector Graphics, Iconography, Image Generation, Interactive Design, Community Management, 3D Design, Multimedia, 3D Animation, Video Mapping, Video Production, Project Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), PowerPoint Design, Claude Code, ElevenLabs Solutions, Google Flow, Suno, Photography, Logic Programming, Conflict Resolution, Social Media Marketing (SMM), ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Facebook Ads, Inbound Marketing, Job Search Strategies, Vendor Management, Visual Effects (VFX), Character Design, Motion Tracking, Blender MCP, Led Screen, Elementor Pro, Web Design, User Experience (UX), Responsive UI, Front-end Development, Agentic AI, Claude Design, Lottie, json animation, AI-generated Video, Kling AI, Google Veo, Character Animation, ChatGPT Codex, Art Direction, Email Campaigns, Email Templates, Social Media Content, Social Media Design, Multilingual Design, Translation, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advertising Design, Billboard Design, WordPress Multisite, Clothing, Merchandise, 3D Rendering, Realistic Rendering, AI Design, Brochure Design, 3D Modeling, Brochures, Architectural Rendering, Design, Campaign Design, Customer Experience (CX) Design, Localization, Banner Ads, Marketing Collateral Development, Print Design, 3D Character Animation, Conceptualization, Product Design, Retail Merchandising, Storyboarding, 3D Character Modeling, Rigging, Design Presentations, Financial Services, eCommerce, Mockups, Web Development, Unity, Architectural Modeling, Game Design
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