Besar Iljazi

Motion Designer | Graphic Designer

I am a Motion Designer and Graphic Designer who enjoys creating engaging visuals on a daily basis. Over the years, I have completed more than 160 animation projects, along with a variety of graphic design jobs, giving me the confidence to handle a wide range of challenges. I am constantly looking for ways to broaden my skill set and build on my already existing strengths.

South East European University

Feb 2024 – Oct 2024

Guest Lecturer [Contract]

• Teaching the ‘Principles of Animation’ course to students of Digital Design.
• Using hands-on projects with drawings, clay and animation software to teach key principles and concepts.
• Guiding students on how to apply and understand those principles creatively in various cases.
• Using industry-standard software and tools to demonstrate optimal and up-to-date workflows and workspaces.

Software Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, DragonFrame

Kubiks

May 2015 – Oct 2024

Founder & Director | Motion Designer | Graphic Designer            [Full-Time]

• Founded Kubiks and led the studio’s creative direction, while overseeing business strategy, operational planning, and day-to-day management to drive both creative excellence and sustainable growth.
• Contributed to 160+ animation projects and 50+ video editing projects, including two short films.
• Employed a range of animation techniques, including 2D, 3D, and Stop Motion.
• Produced 4+ hours of custom animations, demonstrating a substantial portfolio of work.
• Created and managed 30+ character rigs, ensuring high-quality animation workflows.
• Designed and developed 13+ professional websites, demonstrating extensive web design expertise.
• Created 9 Game UX/UI interfaces and 3 applications, enhancing user experiences in gaming and mobile platforms.
• Crafted 140+ distinctive logos, shaping brand identities for various businesses.
• Produced 4000+ graphics across diverse projects, showcasing versatility in print and digital media.
• Drove sustained company growth, achieving 20%+ annual gains, with performance reaching 60% growth in 2023.
• Significantly boosted the company’s public visibility through strong creative leadership and branding strategy.

Software Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, Blender, Adobe InDesign, Cinema4D, Adobe Animate, FruityLoops

Johnson&Johnson

Dec 2021 – Mar 2022

Motion Designer | Graphic Designer    [Contract – Project Based]

• Engaged in project-based assignments for pharmaceutical companies under Johnson & Johnson, specifically Janssen.
• Designed and developed a Sway presentation template in alignment with the team’s graphic guidelines.
• Produced over 100 graphic design elements, including data highlights, artwork, graphic elements, and illustrations.
• Transformed artwork into 7 animated videos, enhancing visual storytelling and engagement.

Software Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

CreativeHub

Nov 2020 – Feb 2021

Course Instructor  [Contract]

• Served as a Course Instructor, facilitating a 13-lecture series for 14 students.
• Delivered comprehensive instruction on core graphic design principles and proficient usage of Adobe Illustrator.
• Empowered aspiring graphic design students and professionals by imparting a diverse skill set, spanning various design techniques and tools.

ShroomApps

Oct 2016 – Aug 2018

Video Game Designer | UX/UI Designer  [Contract – Project Based]

• Proficient in character design and game art conceptualization.
• Skillfully created 2D and 3D animation assets tailored for various game projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in optimizing user experiences and enhancing user interfaces.
• Accomplished in music composition and sound effect production, contributing to immersive multimedia experiences.

Software Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Unity, FruityLoops.

Contact

Email: besar.iljazi@gmail.com
Phone: +4915224077081
Location: Munich, Germany
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Skills

Motion Graphics
Graphic Design
2D Animation
Stop-Motion
Branding
3D Animation
UX/UI Design
Game Design

Software

Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier Pro
Figma
Blender
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Animate

Languages

Albanian – Native
English – C2
Macedonian – C1
Turkish – B2
German – A1

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