Kirstin Smith
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Kirstin Smith

Motion Designer & IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
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Kirstin Smith

Motion Designer & IllustratorLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hi, my name is Kirstin. I’m a motion designer and illustrator. I’m driven by my belief that visual storytelling is a powerful tool and can be used to generate positive change. I also believe that it is important to make mistakes, be nice, and love what you do.
Projects credited in
  • ANIMATION: 150 Years of the British Red Cross
    ANIMATION: 150 Years of the British Red CrossWe look back over the past 150 years of the British Red Cross and recognise the incredible people who have driven, and continue to drive, our movement of kindness. This was a signature creative project which needed to tell the story of the organisation in a succinct, human and authentic way.
  • Change the Narrative
    Change the NarrativeA campaign for Hackney Laces tackling everyday sexism within the world of football.
Work history
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    Motion Designer & IllustratorSelf Employed
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    As a freelancer I work with a variety of clients and creative from concept to final delivery.
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    Motion Graphics DesignerNice and Serious
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Working alongside producers, video editors, and creative directors my role includes concepting, storyboarding, styleframes, illustration, asset generation for video/motion graphics, and animation in After Effects.
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Skills
  • 2D Animation
  • Illustration
  • Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Video Editiing
  • Motion Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Art Direciton
  • Script Writing
  • After Effects
Education
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    Digital Design DiplomaVancouver Film School
     - Vancouver, Canada
    Focus in Motion Graphics that included storyboarding, script writing, 2D and 3D animation, character animation, cell animation, and post-production. Completed courses in project management, business law, and ethics of design. Worked to build and refine a graduate project with input from an industry mentor.
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    Film and Media ProductionHumber College
     - Toronto, Canada
    Studied the fundamentals in all areas of film production including film theory, pre-production, cinematography, lighting, sound design, and post-production. Specialized in editing and post-production with a focus on documentary film.
Awards
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    Motion Graphic Design FinalistAdobe Design Achievement Awards
    Motion Graphic Design Finalist Project: Form: An Art History Lecture Series
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    Social Impact Design WinnerAdobe Design Achievement Awards
    Social Impact Design Winner Project: Canuck Place. Small but Mighty