Motion Designer & AI-forward Hybrid.
Helping studios and brands explore
AI-assisted production without sacrificing craft,
control or common sense.
Craft-led motion design
for the emerging age of AI production.
Who is Leonario?
I am an Independent Motion Director delivering studio-grade execution with zero agency bloat. By pairing 20 years of broadcast design with controlled AI workflows, I elevate your brand's visual output while strictly protecting your IP.
Faster Delivery: Traditional 3D paired with safe,
efficient AI tools.Instant Authority: Cinematic launch films that drive sales.
Total Ownership: Risk-aware AI training that protects
your creative control.
I am an Independent Motion Director delivering studio-grade execution with zero agency bloat. By pairing 20 years of broadcast design with controlled AI workflows, I elevate your brand’s visual output while strictly protecting your IP.
Faster Delivery: Traditional 3D paired with safe,
efficient AI tools.Instant Authority: Cinematic launch films that drive sales.
Total Ownership: Risk-aware AI training that protects
your creative control.
Services.
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MOTION DESIGN
Craft-led motion design for branded, digital and broadcast experiences.
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CREATIVE DIRECTION
Visual thinking, storytelling and creative systems for ambitious projects.
- ( 003 )
AI-ASSISTED PRODUCTION
Emerging production workflows designed to enhance craft, not replace it.
- ( 004 )
WORKFLOW CONSULTING
Helping teams navigate practical, future-facing creative production systems.
- ( 005 )
REALTIME EXPERIMENTATION
Exploring Unreal Engine, generative systems and next-generation visual workflows.
- ( 006 )
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
Bridging traditional creative pipelines with emerging production technologies.
- ( 001 )
MOTION DESIGN
Craft-led motion design for branded, digital and broadcast experiences.
- ( 002 )
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Visual thinking, storytelling and creative systems for ambitious projects.
- ( 003 )
AI-ASSISTED PRODUCTION
Emerging production workflows designed to enhance craft, not replace it.
- ( 004 )
WORKFLOW CONSULTING
Helping teams navigate practical, future-facing creative production systems.
- ( 005 )
REALTIME EXPERIMENTATION
Exploring Unreal Engine, generative systems and next-generation visual workflows.
- ( 006 )
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
Bridging traditional creative pipelines with emerging production technologies.
( TESTIMONIALS )
Working with teams who still care about the details
“
Leo is an exceptionally skilled designer with a rare ability to balance intelligent creative thinking with strong visual craft. Collaborative, dependable and consistently thoughtful throughout the entire process.
"
Stephen Blundell
Design Manager, NBCUniversal
“
Leo combines strong motion design skills with sharp creative thinking and practical problem-solving. He’s a pleasure to work with and someone we’ve trusted across multiple projects.
"
Lola Gamester
Co-owner & MD, Blacklist
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Fastidious, disciplined and highly dependable, Leo consistently delivers high-quality work under pressure. An invaluable freelance collaborator and a genuine asset to any creative team.
"
Aleks Terczynska
Studio Manager, Viasat Worldwide
“
Leo has a rare ability to turn unclear briefs into visually striking, brand-right creative. He blends strong design instincts with emerging tools in a way that feels genuinely useful, not gimmicky
"
Rebecca Sykes
Partner, The Brandtech Group
FAQ.
I work across motion design, creative direction and emerging production workflows for brands, agencies and studios navigating modern content production.
No. My work is grounded in traditional motion design and creative direction, with emerging tools used selectively where they genuinely improve workflow or production capability.
Carefully. Most tools are evolving faster than production standards. I focus on practical, commercially viable workflows that still respect craft, ownership and creative control.
Not at all. Motion design and creative direction remain at the core of my work. Emerging workflows are an extension of the process, not the entire process.
That depends on the project. Sometimes I’m embedded purely as a motion designer. Other times I help shape visual direction, workflow strategy or future-facing production systems.
Yes! As well as independent brands, startups and collaborators. Every project is different. I’m happy working solo, embedded within teams or alongside existing production pipelines.
Yes. Particularly around emerging production workflows, creative systems and practical AI integration for studios and teams.
London, UK — working remotely with clients and collaborators internationally.
I work across motion design, creative direction and emerging production workflows for brands, agencies and studios navigating modern content production.
No. My work is grounded in traditional motion design and creative direction, with emerging tools used selectively where they genuinely improve workflow or production capability.
Carefully. Most tools are evolving faster than production standards. I focus on practical, commercially viable workflows that still respect craft, ownership and creative control.
Not at all. Motion design and creative direction remain at the core of my work. Emerging workflows are an extension of the process, not the entire process.
That depends on the project. Sometimes I’m embedded purely as a motion designer. Other times I help shape visual direction, workflow strategy or future-facing production systems.
Yes! As well as independent brands, startups and collaborators. Every project is different. I’m happy working solo, embedded within teams or alongside existing production pipelines.
Yes. Particularly around emerging production workflows, creative systems and practical AI integration for studios and teams.
London, UK — working remotely with clients and collaborators internationally.
I work across motion design, creative direction and emerging production workflows for brands, agencies and studios navigating modern content production.
No. My work is grounded in traditional motion design and creative direction, with emerging tools used selectively where they genuinely improve workflow or production capability.
Carefully. Most tools are evolving faster than production standards. I focus on practical, commercially viable workflows that still respect craft, ownership and creative control.
Not at all. Motion design and creative direction remain at the core of my work. Emerging workflows are an extension of the process, not the entire process.
That depends on the project. Sometimes I’m embedded purely as a motion designer. Other times I help shape visual direction, workflow strategy or future-facing production systems.
Yes! As well as independent brands, startups and collaborators. Every project is different. I’m happy working solo, embedded within teams or alongside existing production pipelines.
Yes. Particularly around emerging production workflows, creative systems and practical AI integration for studios and teams.
London, UK — working remotely with clients and collaborators internationally.