Luis Santa-Maria Bernal

A fearless and highly motivated, all-round designer with a robust digital, web, and print background, having worked extensively with the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects, a strong grasp of Cinema 4D and audiovisual production, and a big foundation of web design and coding.
My professional journey has been marked by a wide variety of projects that have significantly enhanced my skills and provided valuable industry experience, from my first job at a printing company in Madrid, where I developed a comprehensive understanding of print design, to being currently employed at Hogarth Worldwide, working for Gramercy Park Studios as a Motion Graphics Animator. This role has allowed me to deepen my understanding of 3D motion graphics, further expanding my skill set and enabling me to produce even more sophisticated and dynamic animations.

Over the course of my career, including my time as a freelancer, I have honed my ability to take responsibility for my work and life. This experience has taught me to push forward relentlessly, never dwelling on setbacks but instead learning from them and continuously improving. The freelance world instilled in me a strong sense of self-discipline, time management, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality.

Outside of work, I have a wide range of hobbies that keep me creatively and physically active. I have a huge passion for Alpine skiing and am a qualified ski instructor with five years of experience in Spain, which has allowed me to share my love for the sport with others and continually challenge myself on the slopes. I have a keen interest in manual therapies, which I study on the side, as they help me understand the connection between physical well-being and overall creativity. I also enjoy DIY projects, enabling me to apply my design skills in practical ways and continuously learn new techniques. A massive nerd, I am an avid reader, constantly exploring new genres and topics to broaden my knowledge and spark new ideas; as well as massive gamer, specially shooters, arcades and RPG.

My personal traits include a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive attitude, all of which contribute to my success as a designer and animator.