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ARIAN SANATI

Motion Graphics Designer
Berlin

Summary

Motion & Graphic Designer with 7+ years’ experience in creating branded content, high-impact motion graphics for global audiences and documentaries. Skilled in transforming complex topics into visually compelling stories and driving measurable growth across news, tech, and entertainment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Motion and Graphics Designer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current
  • Designed logos and developed brand identities for clients across different industries.
  • Created logo animations and motion graphics tailored for web and social platforms.
  • Produced engaging social media content, including posts and carousel designs, optimized for audience engagement.
  • Delivered video edits and animated assets using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
  • Designed graphics and layouts with Canva and Figma to support digital marketing campaign.

Motion Graphics Designer

ASL19
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Designed and animated explainer videos for news, SaaS, and tech, simplifying complex topics into engaging visual stories for global social and web audiences, using Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D and Photoshop.
  • Produced branded animations, explainer videos, TV spots, and social media campaigns, strengthening brand identity across mobile, web, and TV.
  • Delivered 13 investigative documentaries and more than 400 short videos for Youtube Shorts and Instagram Reels, boosting Instagram followers of Factnameh by 200% and strengthening audience reach.
  • Increased viewer engagement by 40% and cut project review time by 30% through platform-optimized assets and streamlined workflows.
  • Developed brand guidelines and animated infographics using Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Figma, ensuring consistent and impactful visual storytelling.

Multimedia Designer

TinyMoviez
07.2014 - 02.2017
  • Led content creation for one of Iran's most-visited streaming platforms, developing campaigns that drove sustained audience growth and retention.
  • Produced interactive social media content, including quizzes and promotions, increasing user participation and loyalty.
  • Managed and curated website content to maintain editorial quality and align with user interests.
  • Directed marketing-focused creative assets for seasonal and product campaigns, boosting platform visibility and brand recognition.
  • Positioned TinyMoviez among the country's top-ranked websites during its peak through strategic content planning and cross-team collaboration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Merz Akademie
Stuttgart, Germany
02.2020

Skills

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Animated Infographics
  • Branding
  • Canva
  • Character Animation
  • Figma
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Motion Graphics
  • Podcast Production
  • Research and Scriptwriting for Video
  • Social Media Motion Ads
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Editing

Accomplishments

  • Produced the internationally acclaimed Afghanistan: The Wounded Land, broadcast on ARTE and Das Erste, earning multiple awards for historical storytelling and production quality.
  • Achieved 200% Instagram follower growth for Factnameh within one year by launching platform-specific Reels animations and original video content.
  • Increased audience engagement by 40% through targeted motion design and data-informed content strategies.
  • Led strategic content creation that positioned TinyMoviez among Iran's most-visited websites, driving sustained audience growth and retention.

Certification

Adobe Content Creator

Timeline

Adobe Content Creator

05-2025

Marketing with TikTok

03-2025

Adobe Graphic Designer

04-2023

Motion and Graphics Designer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current

Motion Graphics Designer

ASL19
01.2021 - 08.2025

Multimedia Designer

TinyMoviez
07.2014 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Merz Akademie
ARIAN SANATIMotion Graphics Designer