THIAGO KAZUO

I’m a motion designer with a massive passion for the craft and a real excitement for where our industry is headed. The tech is changing incredibly fast right now, and I am totally here for it. I am constantly exploring new tools to keep my work fresh. I specialize in taking static brands and giving them a cinematic, high energy pulse. Whether it is a quick social promo or a full brand rebrand, I just love making bold creative visions actually work on screen.

HEARST Network – (formerly A + E Networks)
MOTION DESIGNER

JULY 2023 – ONGOING

• Crafted high-energy broadcast and social promo graphics for History Channel, Blaze, Crime & Investigation, and Mystery X, focusing on comprehensive channel branding and full programme packages.
• Partnered with creative directors, editors, and producers to translate complex project briefs into compelling visual narratives that elevated channel storytelling.
• Managed technical delivery across all platforms, ensuring pixel-perfect graphics complied strictly with broadcast specifications and formatting standards.

The Silk Factory – Creative Agency
MOTION DESIGNER

AUGUST 2022 – JULY 2023

• Delivered high-impact motion graphics for theatrical trailers and promotional social assets for major campaigns including Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, John Wick: Chapter 4, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Conceptualised design frameworks through style frames, storyboards, and motion tests to bridge the gap between initial ideas and final renders.
• Thrived under aggressive turnaround times, maintaining premium quality standards for major entertainment clients.

NBC Universal
MOTION DESIGNER

OCTOBER 2019 – AUGUST 2022

• Designed, animated, and delivered titles, lower thirds, and promo GFX packages for global networks including Universal Channel, SyFy, Telemundo, and 13th Street across broadcast and social platforms.
• Expertly managed technical delivery, ensuring all assets met rigorous specifications for multi-platform distribution.
• Modernised static brand assets into fluid animations, maintaining visual continuity across diverse media channels.

Info-internet Trade
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

AUGUST 2017 – NOVEMBER 2017

• Developed tailored design briefs that addressed specific client objectives for high-profile events and marketing campaigns.
• Produced a high volume of print and digital collateral, including invitations, menus, booklets, and large-scale banners.
•Managed pre-press proofing, ensuring all materials met strict industry standards for high-quality print production.

Flame Fx – Production House
MOTION DESIGNER

APRIL 2006 – OCTOBER 2015

• Conceptualised and produced multi-channel marketing content, ranging from digital brochures and email campaigns to web-based graphic assets.
• Led the end-to-end video production process, from storyboarding and art direction to raw footage editing and motion enhancement.
• Pioneered digital asset creation for emerging fintech brands, developing the next generation of visual language for digital banking.

Quartier Latin – Publishing House
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

MARCH 2005 – APRIL 2006

• Conceptualised and executed brand identities, marketing campaigns, and digital assets across print and online channels.
• Established comprehensive visual style guides and logos, partnering with marketing teams to maintain brand consistency.