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Certification
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Ivan Litvinenko

Ivan Litvinenko

Summary

Senior Motion Designer and Creative Lead with 10+ years of experience in video production, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to final delivery, combining art direction, animation, cinematography, and editing skills to produce on-brand, performance-driven content. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and brand communication, with a strong track record of delivering engaging digital and social media campaign assets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Video Producer & Motion Designer

Applovin [NASDAQ: APP]
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, plan, and execute video and motion design projects
  • Manage the end-to-end video production process, from storyboarding to final delivery

Creative Director/Visual Lead

Brandverse
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Directed visual output across social media, marketing, and branding materials, supervised a design team of 3
  • Conceptualized multiple digital and physical wearable collections, working with internal and external partners
  • Supervised a team of designers, supporting creative direction and ensuring visual consistency across all outputs

Freelance Motion Designer

Max Mara Weekend/April
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Developed and executed a brand-focused video highlighting the identity and evolution of Weekend Max Mara
  • Oversaw the creative process from concept development to final delivery, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics
  • Produced content for digital and social media platforms in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Motion Designer

Dentsu Creative/Isobar
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Created motion design and video content for digital campaigns, following art direction from senior creatives and clients
  • Executed visual concepts across digital platforms, ensuring high-quality production and brand consistency
  • Cooperated with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content that aligned with campaign goals

Freelance Cinematographer

Various Clients
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Produced high-end video content for fashion and design clients, including filming and editing runway and backstage videos for Fendi (via Bureau Betak), Versace, Brioni, and Moncler (via Villa Eugenie), and capturing design installations for Matteo Thun and Elle Decor during Milan Design Week
  • Filmed, edited and post-produced a series of videos for David Chipperfield Architects showcasing architectural models for competition entries and ongoing projects
  • Managed full-cycle video production – from concept to post-production, delivering every project on time
  • Collaborated directly with clients and cross-functional crews (models, event producers, designers) while often working independently to ensure creative vision and technical execution met premium standards under tight deadlines

Head of Creative

UDroppy
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Developed the brand identity and visual materials from the ground up for uDroppy, a Milan-based SaaS startup
  • Led the redesign of the company website and the user interface overhaul of the e-commerce platform
  • Coordinated closely with front- and back-end developers, supervised a team of 5
  • Supervised the creation of digital and physical promotional materials, ensuring consistency with the new brand identity

Brand Designer

Rimond Group
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Developed and implemented a cohesive brand identity, including print and digital materials
  • Led a team of 3 designers; improved visual consistency and accelerated project delivery timelines
  • Contributed to the rebranding strategy and brand awareness initiatives, both internally and externally
  • Handled video production and web design, aligning content with the brand’s visual standards

Freelance Cinematographer and Motion Designer

MSGM by Massimo Giorgetti
02.2016 - 11.2016
  • Filmed, edited, and post-produced social media teaser videos for three seasons of MSGM shows
  • Created content to build brand presence on social media platforms, aligning with the brand’s visual identity
  • Liaised with the internal team to ensure all video content met brand guidelines and supported seasonal campaigns

Junior Designer

Ground Control Milano
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Helped create a variety of digital, video and print material for events and ad campaigns for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and others
  • Collaborated with the social media and events team to create visually appealing concepts and social media content

Freelance Cinematographer and Motion Designer

Various Clients
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • Filmed, edited, and post-produced video content showcased at the Venice Biennale, Tallinn Architecture Biennale and World Expo Milan, capturing the design and the vision behind the projects
  • Produced campaign, backstage, and event videos for the Camper FW14 and SS15 collections, introducing the brand’s new artistic direction, developing motion design and special effects under the guidance of the creative team

Graphic Designer Intern

Studio Chiara Caberlon
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Assisted in the creation of cohesive marketing collateral to strengthen brand identity across print and digital platforms
  • Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines without sacrificing quality or creativity
  • Created video, printed, and digital materials for architectural projects and competition proposals

Freelance Cinematographer

Wonderzine Mag
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Filmed, edited, and post-produced backstage videos and images during Milan Fashion Week
  • Wrote short articles in addition to video and photo content for shows like Moschino, Marni, Pucci, and many others

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

Politecnico Di Milano, Milan, Italy
07-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Moscow Institute of Television And Radio Broadcast, Moscow, Russia
07-2011

Skills

  • Creative direction
  • Content strategy
  • Animation and motion graphics
  • Talent recruitment
  • Multimedia production
  • Storyboarding
  • Content production
  • Video editing
  • Motion graphics design
  • Visual effects
  • Storyboard creation
  • Sound design
  • Video lighting and sound

Certification

  • Advanced Visual Effects - School of Motion (Apr 2025)
  • A Systematic Creative Process for Designers - LinkedIn (Dec 2022)
  • Advanced Motion Graphics - LinkedIn (Dec 2022)
  • Become a User Experience Designer - LinkedIn (May 2021)
  • Design Thinking: Understanding the Process - LinkedIn (May 2021)
  • International English Language Testing System: IELTS Grade 8.0 - Cambridge English, (May 2011)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Video Producer & Motion Designer - Applovin [NASDAQ: APP]
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Motion Designer - Max Mara Weekend/April
03.2021 - 09.2021
Creative Director/Visual Lead - Brandverse
01.2021 - 01.2023
Motion Designer - Dentsu Creative/Isobar
01.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Cinematographer - Various Clients
09.2019 - 01.2022
Head of Creative - UDroppy
07.2018 - 09.2019
Brand Designer - Rimond Group
06.2017 - 11.2019
Freelance Cinematographer and Motion Designer - MSGM by Massimo Giorgetti
02.2016 - 11.2016
Junior Designer - Ground Control Milano
01.2016 - 07.2016
Freelance Cinematographer and Motion Designer - Various Clients
07.2014 - 09.2017
Graphic Designer Intern - Studio Chiara Caberlon
04.2014 - 07.2014
Freelance Cinematographer - Wonderzine Mag
01.2013 - 05.2013
Politecnico Di Milano - Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Moscow Institute of Television And Radio Broadcast - Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Ivan Litvinenko