Making complex ideas simple...

and the animation process even simpler

UK Based Senior Motion Graphic Designer - Leigh Dowding

Hi, I’m Leigh. 

I am a Senior Motion Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience in graphic design and over 18 years specialising in motion. I combine deep expertise in brand storytelling, video editing, and corporate presentations to create versatile visual content.

From Fintech and Pharma to Government and Start-ups, I’ve helped a vast range of industries communicate complex ideas. My clients value me as a creative partner who is reliable and easy to work with.

I love collaborating with creative agencies and clients direct, and I especially enjoy guiding organisations venturing into explainer videos and animation for the very first time.

Let’s talk

hello@dowding.com

Marjolein van Kampen - Corporate Comms Director - GuarantCo

Financial services / Development finance sector

I have been working with Leigh for many years and it has been a brilliant partnership. His ability to translate difficult messages into simple ones through his highly engaging animations is a true skill. He is quick to respond, is proactive and a true pleasure to work with. I can highly recommend him.

A comprehensive motion and design toolkit. From App to Screen to Print.

Tech Skills

  • Adobe After Effects – Expert. Complex compositing, expressions and advanced motion systems.

  • Adobe Premiere – Broadcast-ready editing, colour grading and sound mixing.

  • Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop – Advanced vector creation, style frames and image manipulation.

  • Adobe Creative Cloud –Experience from InDesign, Audition to media Media Encoder.

  • Cinema 4D – Workflow Integration. Supporting 2D/2.5D and compositing tasks.

  • Specialist Plugins – Deep knowledge of Duik, Rubberhose, Element 3D, and Lottie.

  • AI – I’m a bit obsessed with using the latest AI tools to help creativity and speed. If it’s a tool I’m probably playing with it.
  • Rive – Now they have added scripting it’s a tool I am learning. I used to create a lot of Flash animations, let’s see what this can do.

Core Disciplines

  • Brand Compliance – Strict adherence to guidelines & visual language.

  • 2D Character Animation – Gesture-driven storytelling & rigging.

  • Strong Typography and layout skills – Precision layout, hierarchy & kinetic motion

  • Animated Infographics – Data visualization & process diagrams.

  • Lottie Animation – Lightweight vector motion for web & apps.