I’m Chris Gaviola, a multi-disciplinary designer in visual communications, based in Singapore where I hold permanent residency. I have a deep passion for technology, constantly keeping up with the latest products and trends in the digital realm. I prioritise quality in my work, valuing diligence and always eager to expand my knowledge, particularly in design-related areas.

As technology continues to evolve, I’m exploring how AI can complement and enhance my design skills and creative process. I see AI as a powerful creative partner that builds on my experience in visual design and storytelling, opening up new possibilities to experiment, innovate and bring creative ideas to life.

Industry Experience

Branding
Corporate Identity
Web design
UX / UI Design
Digital media

Social media
Motion graphics
Animation
Video production
Print design

Portfolio Categories

Motion Graphics / Animation

Digital / Social Media

Web Design

3D

Video

Print Design

Illustrations

Photography

NFTs

Clientele

Skills

Throughout my career, I have acquired extensive skills in numerous design, multimedia, and web development applications. My experience with both Mac and Windows platforms enables me to work confidently with the following software:

Common Tools

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Adobe XD
Acrobat
Figma

Multimedia Tools

After Effects
Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
Media Encoder

Web Development

WordPress
Bootstrap
HTML / CSS
jQuery
Javascript

AI Tools

ChatGPT / CodeX
Claude
ComfyUI
Higgsfield

3D Tools

Blender 3D
VoxEdit
Magica Voxel

Employment History

Freelance Designer

cgeecreative
July 2022 - Present

Creative artist with more than 18 years of industry experience. Questions, collabs, inquiries? Let’s talk! Feel free to DM me via LinkedIn.

My Services include:
• Motion Graphics
• 2D Animation
• 3D Art
• Animation
• Graphic Design
• Digital Media
• Social Media
• Web Design
• UX / UI Design
• Video Production
• Print Design

Motion Graphic Designer

ApeX Protocol
April 2025 - March 2026

Create engaging motion animation videos for social media, tutorials, and promotions for a Web3 and blockchain-based decentralised trading platform. Specialising in dynamic visuals, storytelling, and technical expertise to produce impactful content that highlights cutting-edge decentralised technologies and blockchain innovation.

Tasks and Role:
• Art Direct
• Storyboarding
• Conceptualising
• Animation
• 3D Art
• Motion Graphics

Head of Design

Dmple Studio
May 2022 - July 2022

Led the creative team at Dmple Studio, overseeing all aspects of visual design and creative direction as the company explored opportunities within the Web3 space.

Tasks and Role:
• Creative Leadership
• Art Direction
• Team Management
• Creative Strategy
• Conceptualising
• Research & Development
• Visual Design
• 3D Art
• Motion Graphics

Creative Lead – Motion Graphics

Brane Cognitives
September 2019 - May 2022

Leading the Creative team in motion graphics and animation. Conceptualising and ideating visual stories for educational and informational videos.

Tasks and Role:
• Art Direct
• Storyboarding
• Conceptualising
• Animation
• Illustrating
• Motion Graphics

Art Director

Salween Group
March 2015 - September 2019

As the Art Director / Graphic Designer and a major contributor to the creative department, ownership and providing direction to every design project is paramount. My role at Salween Group was to primarily handle print media, but very quickly moved onto directing and executing designs for the digital, multimedia and video production side of the company.

Tasks and Role:
• Art Direct
• Graphic Design
• Branding
• Presentations
• Slide Decks
• Brochures / Flyers

Multimedia / Digital Designer

ITS Management
2012 - May 2014

ITS Management is a marketing agency which specialise predominantly in online casinos in the European market. My main roles were to provide interactive flash games as well as create informative and promotional videos for VIPs. In addition, I worked on creative ideas / mock-ups as well as develop many collateral for online material such as EDMs, website/splash page design and development.

Tasks and Role:
• Create Promotional Videos
• Website Design and Development
• Design / Mock-ups
• Banner Design
• Create Flash Games
• Project Management
• EDMs

Head Designer – Digital

E-Media Corporation
2008 - 2012

Worked for eMedia as an interactive designer for a year and then as head designer for the 3 remaining years. Our main service was to provide our clients with multimedia presentations as well as eLearning courses aimed predominantly for the pharmaceutical industry.

Tasks and Role:
• Design / Mock-ups
• Art Direct
• Lias with Clients
• Lead Production Team
• Manage Projects
• Motion Graphics

Designer / Mac Operator

Circus Group
2006 - 2008

As a mid level designer for this advertising agency, my duties were to help create, maintain and finalise many print projects.

Tasks and Role:
• Design / Mock-ups
• Banner Design
• Mac Operator

Mac Operator

Optimedia
2005 - 2006

A very fast paced creative agency, working on adverts published for various newspapers / magazines across Australia.

Tasks and Role:
• Mac Operator