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Youssef AbaaliYA

Youssef Abaali

Senior Motion Designer | 2D & Explainer Videos

€150/day
Barcelona, ES
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Youssef

Are you looking to transform complex ideas into high-impact visual stories?

With over 8 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry, I help brands and agencies create engaging motion graphics that resonate with their target audience. Having worked with international creative teams, including Comete Studio in Canada, I understand how to deliver on-brand, cinematic content that meets strict artistic guidelines.

1. What I bring to the table:


Full Production Lifecycle: I handle everything from initial concept development and storyboarding to style frames, illustration, and final animation.

Simplifying the Complex: I specialize in producing Explainer Videos that translate intricate processes into clear, accessible visual narratives.

Agency Level Quality: Proven track record with international marketing agencies, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment across all digital campaigns.

2. Types of projects I typically handle:
  • High-quality 2D Explainer Videos.
  • Logo Animation.
  • Promo Sizzle Reels & Advertising Content.
  • Social Media Motion Graphics and Brand Animations.
3. Software & Tools:
  • Adobe After Effects (Expert): 2D Animation and high-end motion graphics.
  • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (Expert): Storyboarding, style frames, and visual assets.
  • Cinema 4D (Intermediate): Integrating 3D elements to 2D projects.
4. How I Work:
  • Deadline Driven: Committed to professional project management and strict adherence to schedules.
  • Feedback-Oriented: I maintain a clear, professional, and iterative workflow to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Versatile Deliverables: Experienced in social media motion graphics, promo reels, and cinematic screen graphics.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Let’s discuss your next project!
  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Barcelona (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Comète - Studio Animé
    Motion Graphic Designer
    February 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)
    Barcelona, Spain
    Senior Motion Graphics Designer working remotely as a core member of the creative team at Comete Studio. I specialize in delivering sophisticated visual solutions for a wide range of international clients. I focus on transforming complex concepts into rich, compelling visual content, leveraging my deep expertise in After Effects to create more depth and visual richness, thereby expanding design and animation possibilities.

    1. Key Achievements & Projects:

    • Workleap (Integrated Deliverable): Led the production of an integrated motion graphics content series to support product marketing strategies for this major tech company. Work included: Explainer Videos, intensive Sizzle Reels, and animating UI elements using Lottie JSON, which directly contributed to clarifying product benefits.

    • Graphics for Major Media Productions: Designed and executed specialized on-screen graphics (Screen Graphics) for high-profile media productions, such as the "Ainsi va Manu" series and projects for the "NYC Emergency Management" agency. These tasks demanded high technical precision and alignment with cinematic and digital art direction.

    2. Scope of Responsibilities & Expertise:

    Executing a comprehensive and diverse range of motion graphics projects, including:

    • Explainer & Awareness Videos.
    • Promotional and Marketing Clips (Promo & Sizzle Reels).
    • UI/UX & Lottie Animation: Converting static designs into interactive animated elements for web and mobile applications.
    • Logo & Branding Animation: Building professional motion identities for brands.

    3. Acquired Skills & Production Standards:

    • Gained extensive experience working within an international team environment, adhering to the highest professional production standards.
    • Focused on delivering accurate and creative results that meet the advanced technical requirements of digital and television production.
    Motion design Adobe After Effects Animation Compliance Communication
  • BFCOM - Bilik's Family (Communication and Digital Marketing Agency)
    Motion Graphic Designer
    September 2021 - January 2023 (1 year and 4 months)
    White House, Morocco
    I served as a core member of the creative team at a digital marketing agency, specializing in transforming complex concepts into clear, engaging motion graphics videos.

    1. End-to-End Production Leadership: Took full responsibility for creating motion graphics videos, from the storyboard planning phase through design and animation, up to final export and delivery.

    2. In-Depth Specialization in Explainer Videos: Worked on large and sensitive projects requiring high precision in information transfer, notably:
    • Developing a comprehensive video series for the insurance company (AFMA).
    • Clearly explaining complex procedures and steps for clients (such as submitting claims and expense files) for various medical cases, which helped to simplify services for the audience.
    3. Added Technical Skills: Expanded the range of tools used to include Adobe Illustrator primarily for the design and illustration phase, alongside Adobe After Effects for animation, ensuring high quality in vector graphics.

    4. Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely and continuously with the Marketing Team to ensure the designed videos met client digital campaign objectives and aligned with defined content strategies.

    5. Impact: Delivered effective visual content that contributed to improving customer understanding of company services, especially those requiring the clarification of detailed procedures.
  • Freelancer
    Motion Graphic Designer
    March 2017 - July 2021 (4 years and 4 months)
    White House, Morocco
    During my freelance career, I specialized in providing creative visual solutions for clients, with a focus on effective digital content.

    1. Digital Content Specialization: Primarily responsible for animating social media designs (Social Media Motion Graphics), which contributed to transforming static content into dynamic and engaging visual material.

    2. Technical Proficiency: Advanced use of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop to create high-quality motion graphics videos.

    3. Complete Workflow Management: Managed the entire video production process, starting from assembling and modifying pre-made scenes, through professional animation, and concluding with final delivery to the client.

    4. Goal-Oriented Focus: Worked on diverse projects aimed at increasing engagement on social media platforms, helping brands convey their messages with clarity and visual impact.

    5. Efficiency and Flexibility: Acquired strong time management and rapid project execution skills, along with the ability to adapt to varying client requirements, ensuring delivery within deadlines and to the highest quality standards.

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Education

  • Licentiate degree, Law
    Université Hassan II
    2017
    Licentiate degree, Law

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