As you’ve noticed, Ella likes to make things move, including herself. She's a New Zealand born Motion Designer and Director who's worked in Sydney, Los Angeles, and now NYC. She's concept oriented, placing importance on the details, storytelling, and creating thoughtful design systems.
Her work has been recognized by the likes of D&AD, Cannes Lions, The One Club, and Motionographer. She is currently at Google Developer Studio as the Associate Creative Director for motion, while also serving on the AIGA NY Board of Directors, championing the future of design for all. She holds a Bachelor of Design majoring in Communication Design from Auckland University of Technology.
Clients
The New York Times
Barron’s
Google
Colenso BBDO
TED
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Netflix
On Being
Awards
AGDA: 2017, 2021
AI-AP's Int'l Motion Art Awards: 2019, 2021
One Screen Film Festival: 2020
One Show: 2020
Saatchi & Saatchi, New Creator: 2019
D&AD: 2019
Emmy nomination: 2019
Livingston Awards: 2019
Best Awards: 2017, 2019
ADAA: 2017
The New York Times
Barron’s
Colenso BBDO
TED
Twentieth Century Fox Television
Netflix
On Being
Awards
AGDA: 2017, 2021
AI-AP's Int'l Motion Art Awards: 2019, 2021
One Screen Film Festival: 2020
One Show: 2020
Saatchi & Saatchi, New Creator: 2019
D&AD: 2019
Emmy nomination: 2019
Livingston Awards: 2019
Best Awards: 2017, 2019
ADAA: 2017