Dan Sonnino
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Barcelona, Spain
Toptal member since August 14, 2024
Dan is a graphic and motion designer with 5+ years of experience in 2D and 3D animations. He specializes in animation for social media marketing, Cinema 4D, particle systems, Octane Render, Mixamo, and Adobe. His Instagram Reel for a closing party at Leeds' Wire nightclub gained nearly 29,000 views and sold out the event. With a background in social media marketing for music events, Dan brings visuals to life and creates exciting content with proven results.
Portfolio
3D Modeling
Experience
- Graphic Design - 10 years
- Illustration - 10 years
- Social Media Marketing (SMM) - 7 years
- After Effects CC - 7 years
- Cinema 4D - 5 years
- Character Animation - 2 years
- Octane Rendering - 2 years
- Particle Systems - 2 years
Tools
- Cinema 4D
- After Effects CC
Work Experience
Graphic & Motion Designer
23 Degrees Events
- Published animations in the last year that reached 250,000+ views.
- Acquired essential 3D skills, including rendering engines, X-Particles, 3D modeling, UV wrapping, and Substance 3D painting, quickly adapting to new programs.
- Created a reel for a closing party at a respected Leeds nightclub called Wire, which gained nearly 29,000 views, selling out the event.
Graphic Designer
The Numbers Group
- Created media for various venues, including social content, posters, video marketing, and brochures.
- Built a brand identity for a range of different venues, bars, and event spaces.
- Created detailed 3D drawings of all the spaces for events to improve the visibility of hireable venues.
Motion Graphics Designer
Heard Agency
- Created media content for social platforms, including static and video formats.
- Learned to craft animations for major brands, enhancing product visibility.
- Developed narrative-driven media for social sharing.
Graphic Designer
The Columbo Group
- Created digital and print-based media for a range of venues, from bars to nightclubs. Conceptualized with team members to determine the best possible material to sell tickets for London venues.
- Produced live events, creating an experience for thousands of clubgoers alongside a live orchestra. Managed a small team of interns and venue staff to coordinate the experience and learn live projection mapping.
- Learned to make animations to advertise music events on social media.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Honors) in Illustration and Visual Media
London College of Communication - London, England, UK
Skills
Tools
Cinema 4D, Adobe CC, After Effects CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign CC, Maxon Cinema 4D, X-Particles, Premiere Pro CC, Substance Painter
Platforms
Adobe Suite
Industry Expertise
Marketing
Other
Animation, Motion Design, 3D Animation, 3D Design, GIF Animation, 2D Motion Graphics, Motion Graphics, Animated Videos, Storyboarding, 3D Motion Graphics, Videos, Visual Design, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Creative Briefs, Branding, Creative Direction, Motion Videos, 3D, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, 3D Visualization, Brochures, 2D Animation, Visual Storytelling, 3D Art, Social Media Content, 2D Design, 2D Graphics, 3D Assets, Motion & Animation Design, Social Media Design, 3D Graphics, Book Design & Illustration, Print, Book Cover Design, Digital Illustration, Video Ads, 2D, Illustration, Graphic Design, Octane Rendering, Particle Systems, Character Animation, Vector Design, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Facebook Ads, Brainstorming, Content Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning, Video Marketing, Corporate Videos, 3D Mockups, Typography, Kinetic Typography, 3D Character Modeling, Character Design, 2D Illustrations, Creative Production, Marketing Design, Presentation Design, Print Design, 3D Product Animation, Brand Identity, Brand Books, Brand Guidelines, Naming, Trailer, Compositing, 3D Character Animation, Team Management, Art Direction, Brochure Design, 3D Printing, Prototyping
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