Motion Designer · Cinematic Editor · Colorist

gabriel rodriguez

Motion Design · Cinematic Editing · Color Grading · Social Content · VFX

Selected Works

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SaaS Growth Plan

30-second kinetic type animation for a live Meta paid ads campaign

SaaS Growth Plan

30-second kinetic type animation for a live Meta paid ads campaign

SaaS Growth Plan

30-second kinetic type animation for a live Meta paid ads campaign

Pulse UI

Blending motion, interface design, and modern visual rhythm into a digital brand experience.

Pulse UI

Blending motion, interface design, and modern visual rhythm into a digital brand experience.

Pulse UI

Blending motion, interface design, and modern visual rhythm into a digital brand experience.

7 Botellas by DEVEKK

Transforming music into a cinematic visual narrative shaped by rhythm and atmosphere.

7 Botellas by DEVEKK

Transforming music into a cinematic visual narrative shaped by rhythm and atmosphere.

7 Botellas by DEVEKK

Transforming music into a cinematic visual narrative shaped by rhythm and atmosphere.

AI Tools

Exploring the intersection of AI, motion, and modern digital communication.

AI Tools

Exploring the intersection of AI, motion, and modern digital communication.

AI Tools

Exploring the intersection of AI, motion, and modern digital communication.

Aviation Brand Instagram Reel

Social content production for a US-based aviation brand

Aviation Brand Instagram Reel

Social content production for a US-based aviation brand

Aviation Brand Instagram Reel

Social content production for a US-based aviation brand

OCEAN

A silent exploration of atmosphere, emotion, and cinematic storytelling.

OCEAN

A silent exploration of atmosphere, emotion, and cinematic storytelling.

OCEAN

A silent exploration of atmosphere, emotion, and cinematic storytelling.

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About me

based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriel Rodriguez is a Motion Designer and Video Editor with 3+ years of professional experience crafting cinematic visuals for brands across
Latin America and beyond.

Currently at SM Digital Partners, he leads motion and visual campaign work for US-based brands across aviation, healthcare, roofing, and food, delivering 12+ assets per client cycle across Meta, YouTube, Paid Media, and Tiktok.

Outside the agency, he runs Hikari Creative, a personal studio focused on cinematic storytelling and experimental visual work.

Tools:
• After Effects • DaVinci Resolve
• Premiere Pro • Illustrator

Disciplines:
• Motion Design • VFX & Compositing
• Color Grading • Cinematic Editing

Based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation for the right opportunity.

About me

based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriel Rodriguez is a Motion Designer and Video Editor with 3+ years of professional experience crafting cinematic visuals for brands across
Latin America and beyond.

Tools:
• After Effects • DaVinci Resolve
• Premiere Pro • Illustrator

Disciplines:
• Motion Design • VFX & Compositing
• Color Grading • Cinematic Editing

Based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation for the right opportunity.

Let me show HOW i do

From Vision to Motion

Elevating brands through motion, editing, and visual storytelling

[ 01 ]

Brief & Storyboard

I start with the brief. Every project begins with a storyboard in Illustrator before a single frame is animated.

- Creative direction alignment

- Define project goals and deliverables

- Build visual concepts and storyboards

[ 02 ]

Motion & Animation

I build in After Effects, syncing motion to timing, brand tone, and platform specs — 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9.

• Motion design and transitions

• Platform-optimized formats

• Rhythm, pacing, and visual flow

[ 03 ]

Color & Delivery

Final color grade in DaVinci Resolve. Delivered in broadcast-ready formats, optimized per platform.

• Professional color grading

• Export optimized for each platform

• Final delivery and revisions

Let me show HOW i do

From Vision to Motion

Elevating brands through motion, editing, and visual storytelling

[ 01 ]

Brief & Storyboard

I start with the brief. Every project begins with a storyboard in Illustrator before a single frame is animated.

- Creative direction alignment

- Define project goals and deliverables

- Build visual concepts and storyboards

[ 01 ]

Brief & Storyboard

I start with the brief. Every project begins with a storyboard in Illustrator before a single frame is animated.

- Creative direction alignment

- Define project goals and deliverables

- Build visual concepts and storyboards

[ 02 ]

Motion & Animation

I build in After Effects, syncing motion to timing, brand tone, and platform specs — 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9.

• Motion design and transitions

• Platform-optimized formats

• Rhythm, pacing, and visual flow

[ 02 ]

Motion & Animation

I build in After Effects, syncing motion to timing, brand tone, and platform specs — 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9.

• Motion design and transitions

• Platform-optimized formats

• Rhythm, pacing, and visual flow

[ 03 ]

Color & Delivery

Final color grade in DaVinci Resolve. Delivered in broadcast-ready formats, optimized per platform.

• Professional color grading

• Export optimized for each platform

• Final delivery and revisions

[ 03 ]

Color & Delivery

Final color grade in DaVinci Resolve. Delivered in broadcast-ready formats, optimized per platform.

• Professional color grading

• Export optimized for each platform

• Final delivery and revisions

Let me show HOW i do

From Vision to Motion

Elevating brands through motion, editing, and visual storytelling

[ 01 ]

Brief & Storyboard

I start with the brief. Every project begins with a storyboard in Illustrator before a single frame is animated.

• Creative direction alignment

• Define project goals and deliverables

• Build visual concepts and storyboards

[ 01 ]

Brief & Storyboard

I start with the brief. Every project begins with a storyboard in Illustrator before a single frame is animated.

• Creative direction alignment

• Define project goals and deliverables

• Build visual concepts and storyboards

[ 02 ]

Motion & Animation

I build in After Effects, syncing motion to timing, brand tone, and platform specs — 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9.

• Motion design and transitions

• Platform-optimized formats

• Rhythm, pacing, and visual flow

[ 02 ]

Motion & Animation

I build in After Effects, syncing motion to timing, brand tone, and platform specs — 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9.

• Motion design and transitions

• Platform-optimized formats

• Rhythm, pacing, and visual flow

[ 03 ]

Color & Delivery

Final color grade in DaVinci Resolve. Delivered in broadcast-ready formats, optimized per platform.

• Professional color grading

• Export optimized for each platform

• Final delivery and revisions

[ 03 ]

Color & Delivery

Final color grade in DaVinci Resolve. Delivered in broadcast-ready formats, optimized per platform.

• Professional color grading

• Export optimized for each platform

• Final delivery and revisions

About me

based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Gabriel Rodriguez is a Motion Designer and Video Editor with 3+ years of professional experience crafting cinematic visuals for brands across Latin America and beyond.

Tools:
• After Effects • DaVinci Resolve
• Premiere Pro • Illustrator

Disciplines:
• Motion Design • VFX & Compositing
• Color Grading • Cinematic Editing

Based in Colombia. Open to remote roles and relocation for the right opportunity.

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experience

showcasing my motion designing journey

SM Digital Partners

[ 2023 - present ]

Motion Designer

Delivering 12+ assets per client cycle for US-based brands across aviation, healthcare, roofing, and food short-form Reels, long-form YouTube, static posts, carousels, and Stories across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor. Led solo production of a 30-second kinetic type explainer currently running as a live Meta paid ads campaign.

SM Digital Partners

[ 2023 - present ]

Motion Designer

HIKARI CREATIVE

[ 2024 - present ]

Motion Designer & Creative Director

Personal creative studio for cinematic and experimental motion work, built for international market positioning. Developed a full brand identity system logo, color palette, typography, motion language, and animated assets.