Dowding Design

Senior 2D Motion Graphics Designer

( with a sprinkle of 3D )

Hertfordshire based motion graphics designer, video editor & presentation creative

...the quality of Leigh's work is excellent. His communication is spot on and he always delivers within timescales & helps us out in emergency situations! He is a font of all knowledge and always offers great advice on how best to take a project forward. It is such a help to have someone like Leigh to call on!

...he is expert at getting a brand to move, creating new ways in which brand marks and campaigns can come to life. He is also a creative whose opinion I would always turn to when considering what type of films clients would want.

We have worked with Leigh on several animation projects, all of which he has given 110%. He has a great 'can do' attitude, even when timings are really tight! And always comes to the table with lots of ideas to bring the creative idea to life.

Leigh is a rare breed - a competent digital all-rounder with a good grasp of how to turn strong creative ideas into a rich user experience online. He's well tuned into cutting edge techniques and how they can be applied to deliver effective digital strategies.

Who am I?

Leigh Dowding

With over 15 years of experience in motion graphics, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My extensive background in brand, storytelling, social, campaigns, presentations, and video editing makes me a well-rounded and versatile designer.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, creative, telecoms, IT, banking, fintech, startups, marketing, and government.

My diverse skill set and passion for motion graphics, digital design, print, and branding make me a highly creative and productive team player. Clients appreciate my reliability and collaborative approach to projects, which consistently results in high-quality, effective motion graphic design solutions.

Explainer videos

Short online marketing videos used to explain your company’s product or service, sometimes internaly within an organisation. Can also be used for social media.

Social media video

That short but effective creative story that compels people to engage.

Brand animation

Bring your brand to life with an animated story or logo / ident. Tell your story in motion.

2D Character animation

Bringing characters to life in your animation to tell stories.

2D Animation

An expert in 2D animation and storytelling – sometimes with a dash of 3D!

Video Editing

Storytelling through video editing, often with motion graphics woven in.

Infographics

Bring your infographics to life, letting them tell a story. Sometimes part of an online experience, often stand-alone.

campaigns

Creative design for marketing campaign.

Presentations

By combining PowerPoint with 2D motion graphics, 3D objects and animation I can lift a typical presentation to another level. 

OOH

Digital out of home animated adverts

training animations

Animations that help those training videos be a lt more engaging.

Employee Engagement

Internal employee engagement animations, your message and your brand come to life.

Software skills

Adobe Suite including After Effects, Premiere

This includes plugins like Duik, Element 3D, Trapcode Suite, Primatte Keyer, Bodymovin, Rubberhose and many more

InDesign & Illustrator

Not just these print production and digital tools but most of the Adobe catalogue

Cinema 4D & Redshift

3D animated motion graphics

Expert in Microsoft PowerPoint

Skilled in taking a standard presentation and using motion graphics techniques as well as templating and graphic design.

Some of the brands I've worked on...

  • Asda
  • ASOS
  • Avanade
  • B&Q
  • BP
  • British Gas
  • Canonical
  • Capita
  • Centrica
  • Computacenter
  • Douwe Egberts
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Eurofund
  • G4S
  • Gas Safe
  • GE Healthcare
  • GTR
  • GuarantCo
  • Kingfisher Group
  • Logica
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Merck
  • Microsoft
  • NatWest
  • NBC Universal
  • Nest
  • Nissan
  • NS&I
  • Ofgem
  • Optoma
  • Open University
  • RBS
  • Rightmove
  • Roche
  • Royal Mail
  • Samsung
  • Shionogi
  • Vodafone

and more

Dowding Design Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Company number 11520973. VAT No: GB 357 4107 00
Registered address: 47 Girons Close, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 9PG