Dan Sonnino, Designer in Barcelona, Spain
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Dan Sonnino

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Bio

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

Work Experience

Graphic & Motion Designer

2022 - 2024
23 Degrees Events
  • Published animations in the last year that reached 250,000+ views, often posted from an Instagram account with 8,000 followers: Instagram.com/23degrees_events/reels/.
  • 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 and helped sell out the event.
Technologies: Cinema 4D, Motion Design, 3D Animation, 3D Design, GIF Animation, Vector Design, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, Octane Rendering, Particle Systems, Character Animation, Adobe CC, X-Particles, After Effects CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Storyboarding, 3D Motion Graphics, Facebook Ads, Video Editing, Brainstorming, Content Marketing Strategy, Creative Briefs, Branding, Creative Direction, Marketing, Social Media, Adobe Suite, Art Direction, Motion Videos, 3D, 3D Modeling, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, Video Marketing, 3D Mockups, 3D Rendering, 2D Animation, Visual Storytelling, 3D Character Modeling, 3D Art, Character Design, Social Media Content

Graphic Designer

2019 - 2023
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.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Cinema 4D, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, After Effects CC, Motion Design, 3D Design, GIF Animation, Vector Design, Premiere Pro CC, 2D Motion Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Animated Videos, Storyboarding, 3D Motion Graphics, Videos, Visual Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Premiere Pro, Facebook Ads, Video Editing, Brainstorming, Content Marketing Strategy, Creative Briefs, Branding, Creative Direction, Marketing, Social Media, Adobe Suite, Motion Videos, 3D, 3D Modeling, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning, Video Marketing, Corporate Videos, 3D Mockups, 3D Rendering, Typography, Brochures, 2D Animation, Visual Storytelling, 3D Art, Social Media Content

Motion Graphics Designer

2020 - 2021
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.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Cinema 4D, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Animation, Graphic Design, After Effects CC, Motion Design, 3D Design, GIF Animation, Vector Design, Premiere Pro CC, 2D Motion Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Animated Videos, Storyboarding, 3D Motion Graphics, Videos, Visual Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Premiere Pro, Facebook Ads, Video Editing, Brainstorming, Content Marketing Strategy, Creative Briefs, Branding, Creative Direction, Marketing, Social Media, Adobe Suite, Motion Videos, 3D, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning, Video Marketing, Corporate Videos, 3D Mockups, 3D Rendering, Brochures, 2D Animation, Visual Storytelling, 3D Art, Social Media Content

Graphic Designer

2016 - 2018
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.
Technologies: Adobe CC, After Effects CC, Premiere Pro CC, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, Motion Design, GIF Animation, Vector Design, Social Media Marketing (SMM), 2D Motion Graphics, Adobe Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Animated Videos, Storyboarding, Videos, Visual Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Premiere Pro, Facebook Ads, Video Editing, Brainstorming, Content Marketing Strategy, Creative Briefs, Branding, Creative Direction, Marketing, Social Media, Team Management, Adobe Suite, Art Direction, Motion Videos, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning, Video Marketing, Typography, Kinetic Typography, Brochures, 2D Animation, Social Media Content

Education

2010 - 2014

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, X-Particles, Premiere Pro CC

Platforms

Adobe Suite

Industry Expertise

Marketing

Other

Animation, Motion Design, 3D Animation, 3D Design, GIF Animation, 2D Motion Graphics, Motion Graphics, Animated Videos, Storyboarding, 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, Illustration, Graphic Design, Octane Rendering, Particle Systems, Character Animation, Vector Design, Social Media Marketing (SMM), 3D Motion Graphics, 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, 3D Character Animation, Team Management, Art Direction, Brochure Design

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
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