Dom del Torto
London based independent multidisciplinary hands-on media creator with a background in fine art, motion graphics, sound production, photography and film making.
Long history or working with agencies, charities, large clients as well as collaborating with artists and small teams.
Creative Director | Producer | Visual Storyteller
LinkedIn Profile domdeltorto@gmail.com
London, United Kingdom
Professional Profile
Award-winning Creative Director and Producer with over two decades of experience delivering cohesive visual visions across moving image, motion design and brand storytelling.
Proven track record of collaborating with global brands—including Nike, Sony, Ford and Manchester United—to create high-impact content ranging from TV commercials to immersive installations.
Core Expertise
- Mixed Media: Integrating traditional art (pens, paper, photography) with advanced digital tools (Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Post-Production & Design: Motion graphics, editing, 2D/3D animation, and Photoshop video painting.
- Direction & Production: Animation & live-action direction and end-to-end production management.
Selected Professional Experience
Creative Director & Producer | Freelance / Big Animal Ltd
1999 – Present
- Manchester United: Animations for ‘Here to Create’ campaign content.
- The Observer: Created a series of 11 humorous 10-second TV spots for Observer Magazine.
- Nike & Selfridges: Designed and produced high-profile store window displays.
- Deacon Blue: Directed the music video for ‘Turn’ utilizing claymation and narrative storytelling.
- Barclays & McVitie’s: Led creative execution for national TV commercials and digital campaigns.
Technical Proficiencies
- Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
- Specialisms: Motion Design, Stop-motion, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production.
Work History
- Freelance clients
Adidas / AnalogFolk / BBC / BBDO / BBH Global / Channel 4 / Comic Relief / Dare Digital / Deacon Blue / ENVY Post / Ford / Hewlett Packard Enterprises / Imagination / M&C Saatchi / Mother / MTV / Nexus Productions / Nike / OpenText / Passion Pictures / Publicis / Royal Historic Palaces / Sony / Tate Britain / Tomboy Films / UNIT9 Films / We Are Family / Women in Banking & Finance - Big Animal Studio 1999 - Present
Owner / Creative Director - Sony / Ford / Sony Ericsson / MTV / adidas
- Designer City 1998 - 1999
Graphic designer / animator - GQ / Esquire online / Arsenal website / Tesco website - SSVC / Visua 1997 - 1998
Graphic designer / animator