ABOUT ME
I’m Sam Medhanye, a freelance motion designer, animator, and video editor specialising in 2D animation and creative post-production. With a focus on tools like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, I bring stories to life through engaging motion graphics, character-driven animations, and polished video edits.
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with agencies like GXG Media and clients such as Thoughty2, Moonpig, and Kani Studios, producing animations and video content tailored for social media, advertising, and educational platforms. My work often involves translating scripts and design briefs into visually compelling results—whether by sourcing and adapting assets, crafting motion graphics, or editing videos to bring a brand’s vision to life.
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Outside of client work, I enjoy creating animations and visuals for my tabletop RPG campaigns — a personal pursuit that sharpens my storytelling and design skills. Whether for clients or personal projects, I thrive on combining creativity and problem-solving to deliver impactful content.​
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Let’s bring your ideas to life.​​
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HIGHLIGHTS
THOUGHTY-2
(Youtube Videos)
Animator
I collaborated with GXG Media to create engaging animations for seven videos on Thoughty2's platform. My role included producing, animating and adapting assets to fit seamlessly within the brand's guidelines, delivering high-quality visuals under tight timelines.
ZING
(Social Media Content)
Motion Designer | Video Editor
I collaborated with GXG Media to edit and animate social media content for Zing, highlighting key features of their new banking service. My role involved translating design guidelines into engaging visuals and ensuring a consistent, polished style under tight deadlines.
MOONPIG
(Social Media Ad Campaign)
Motion Designer
I was brought on by JBC to produce a series of social media adverts for Moonpig. My role involved creating animations in multiple formats and lengths to suit various platforms, ensuring each deliverable adhered to the brand’s guidelines and maintained a consistent, engaging style.
NUTTY SCIENTIST
(Social Media Content)
Motion Designer | Video Editor
I collaborated with GXG Media to create animated social media content for Nutty Scientist, showcasing historical figures, scientific discoveries, and fun facts. I designed new formats, sourced stock footage, and developed templates for future videos.
KOVELI TRAVELS
(Advert)
Animator
I was brought on to animate assets for a new advertisement for Koveli Travels, bringing their vibrant artwork to life and capturing the essence of an unforgettable holiday experience through dynamic visuals.
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TESTIMONIAL
Awo Ashiabor, Founder, Kani Studios
Sam has functioned as a creative director and animator for Kani Studios for 2+ years. During this period, I have observed Sam take on increasingly large and complex projects.
He works with a strong sense of ownership. I particularly appreciate his contributions during ideation to solidify ambiguous concepts to concrete project plans. He has good project management skills as well - designing work streams efficiently and providing frequent updates. He has also assisted Kani Studios with talent sourcing by leveraging his network. I highly recommend Sam for animation projects.