Natasha D.

Support the Creative Motion Director in the day-to-day leadership of a multidisciplinary team, including 3 Senior Motion Designers, a Senior Film Editor, and a Junior Motion Designer. Lead projects in close collaboration with Client Leadership and Strategy teams, ensuring creative output is aligned with business goals. Partner with Producers and Operations to assign the right talent to the right brief, balancing creative ambition with practical resourcing. Translate complex briefs and strategic insights into beautifully crafted, concept-driven motion design and film work. Champion creative excellence and storytelling across every stage of production, from idea generation through to final delivery.

Lead the London Film & Animation team, mentoring three creatives and overseeing all workstreams to ensure high-quality output across projects. Develop strong client relationships by understanding broader business needs, enabling the crea tion of effective, insight-led content for brands including Lipton, Persil, Guinness, Smirnoff, Cadbury, Beauty Banks, and Callaly. Collaborate with Strategists to shape creative strategy, forming the foundation for compelling and purposeful content briefs. Pitch strategic and creative ideas with a focus on film and animation deliver ing standout, pitch-winning work for clients such as Durex and Palmolive. Oversee and co-ordinate multiple projects, ensuring smooth delegation of responsibilities across teams, studios, and global offices. Champion innovation by proactively identifying digital-first creative opportunities.

• Interrogating briefs & seeking out creative solutions.

• Developing video & sound editing skills in Premiere Pro.

• Crafting narratives for Films & Animations.

• Mentoring junior team members.

• Excellent collaborator across departments.

• Known for the ability to design and create emotionally moving films.

Directed a high-end film shoot for Booths - storyboarding and animatic through to art direction and final shoot, working with external partners in Film Production, including Prop Artist and Liquid Specialist.

Quick animatics and storyboarding for various jobs, such as logo explorations and pack animations, working with in-house 3D artists.