Hi I’m Tom,
I’m an experienced motion designer with over 17 years in the industry. I’ve worked across agencies, television promos, production companies, and direct-to-client projects. My love for film, early work as a projectionist, education in production and cinematography, and extensive experience in the fast-paced broadcast environment have all deeply shaped my creative approach.
I find joy in my work, especially in crafting conceptual, visually engaging stories, whether through collaborative or independent projects. I care to understand each project’s unique needs, making thoughtful, quick decisions to ensure the best creative outcomes—all whilst having a good time doing it.
Services
I offer creative direction alongside a comprehensive range of motion design and creative content services, including 3D animation, concept and script development.
Expertise
I use After Effects, the full Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, and Redshift, alongside a variety of other tools, to enhance my ever-evolving workflow.
Location
I'm based in Chippendale, Sydney, and available for both remote and in-house work within the Sydney metropolitan area and welcome international bookings.
Testimonials
Zoe Andrews - Senior integrated producer
DDB Sydney
"Tom and I have worked closely together at DDB, delivering a large volume of motion work for McDonald’s. He is a trusted pair of hands and delivered every brief with craft and attention to detail, whilst also meeting very challenging deadlines.
Tom has an incredible ability to take a storyboard and bring it to life using his extensive knowledge of animation and design, often exceeding creative expectations. He’s collaborative, an overall great guy, and I’d recommend him to anyone seeking an experienced motion designer."
Sophie Dall - General Manager and producer
Brains Design
“Tom is our go to for animation, 3D, VFX and motion graphics and has been an invaluable asset to our team, bringing a high level of expertise and creativity to every project. He has crafted exceptional animations for our major clients like Microsoft and Rockfon to name a few, often working on complex concepts and even visualising products before they existed.
His ability to turn an abstract ideas into engaging, creative, and beautiful animation is unmatched, his dedication to quality, time management and innovation shines through in every frame.
We’re thrilled with the results every time we work with him and look forward to working with him again.”
Sally-Anne Kerr - Motion Design Director
BALBOA, FOXTEL group creative agency
"Tom excelled in creating engaging motion design for Channel promos, often working to tight deadlines. His adaptability and teamwork stood out, particularly during his time as the lead designer for the Arena channel, where he successfully met demanding deadlines and collaborated closely with promo producers.
Tom’s design is always respectful of brand guidelines while remaining creative, bringing fresh energy to on-air campaigns.
His Channel Image spots consistently shone through on-air, reflecting his flair for design. Collaborative in his approach, Tom values feedback and works constructively with peers, making him a highly regarded team member."