Summary
Tom Watson is a versatile 2D/3D freelance motion graphic designer based in London with 13 years of experience creating high-energy DOOH, broadcast, retail and B2B content for clients like Samsung, Sky, Diageo and Lego. He blends traditional After Effects and Cinema 4D craft with rapid AI-driven generation workflows to deliver everything from experiential multi-screen installations to day-turn social promos and cinematic product visualisations. Comfortable across rotoscoping, particle systems, compositing and realtime DOOH formats, he repeatedly translates static artwork and photography into layered parallax and immersive motion experiences. Known for thriving in fast-paced briefs—often conceiving, pitching and delivering within a day—Tom also brings a designer’s eye from his Edinburgh art school training and early studio co-founder experience, which helps him marry technical rigour with playful, brand-led storytelling.
13 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Degree Level Course, Printmaking, Degree Level Course, Printmaking at Santa Reparata International School of Art (Florence, Italy)
Foundation, Illustration, Foundation, Illustration at University of the Arts London
The British School of Brussels
BA Honours, Visual Communication and Animation, BA Honours, Visual Communication and Animation at Edinburgh College of Art