Self-Employed

- Motion Graphics/Animation
- Art Direction
- Video Editor
- Sound Design
- Compositing/Mixing

Motion Graphics Designer

Perfectly Random Studio srl.

Senior Motion Designer

Hi, I'm Bogdan. I'm a motion designer/animator, and I move things on the screen to get eyes on your product or business. I like to work with branding and video agencies that are looking to introduce motion design into their offer. I also write a great newsletter called "Your Mind In Motion," dealing with mental health, burnout, routine, and other "fun" stuff for digital creatives who live behind their screens all day.

Bogdan Dumitriu

Gemini CAD Systems - a LECTRA company

In my current role, I am video editing, making motion graphics, working on motion templates, and designing infographics.

Motion Designer

A bit less than a year after discovering the full potential of motion design, I began working as a freelance motion designer for someone I had collaborated with back in 2019. I worked on commercial brand videos and various types of animations. For the first time, one of my projects was showcased on the big screens in my city, which really boosted my confidence in this field. It was a period of tight deadlines and stressful situations, but the quality of my work was higher than ever because, for the first time, I was truly working with passion.

Jordan B. Peterson

While it’s not a working experience I consider it extremely valuable for this section. I learned the importance of setting goals for myself something I never did before. and never stopped setting new ones since.
I believe that these practices shape true professionals, and it's important for a future employer to know whether you’re the kind of person who sets goals—not just in your professional life, but in your personal life as well.

Self-Authoring Exercise

Avon

After my previous job experience and with COVID settling in, I found myself burnt out from sitting in front of a computer. I started questioning whether graphic design was the right path for me, and I was tired of it at that point. So, when one of my best friends called and suggested I take a break and join him in England, it felt like the right move. Once again, I packed my bags and left Romania for what would become one of the most impactful experiences of my life.

I started working at Avon in one of their warehouses, where my job was to scan products and send them to the packing lines. It was a job that revolved around teamwork. I had to navigate working with difficult colleagues and those who were there just for the paycheck, eager to leave as quickly as possible. The town was filled with people from many different countries, all there to work, which created a challenging environment to adapt to.

Drugs and violence were common, and I came across many people struggling with addiction. While I won’t go into further detail, it opened my eyes to what a life without direction, ruled by addiction, can lead to.

I learned many lessons from this experience, but the most valuable was the importance of consistency. I saw this in the people who had worked there for years but couldn't break free because they lacked the ability to hold down a steady job, constantly jumping from one thing to the next. Fortunately for me, I discovered *Atomic Habits* by James Clear and Motion Design—the combination that has shaped my life ever since.

Warehouse Operative

Fiverr

In the Fall of 2015, with no real expertise in graphic design I started freelancing on Fiverr, taking on small graphic design projects, mainly logo design. I wanted to learn by doing and the fact that the people ordering there were not looking for seasoned professionals allowed me to go ahead. Fiverr seemed like a good way to explore freelance work, though most of the projects were low-budget and small in scope. 

While it introduced me to working with clients, I later realized that the work I did wasn’t meeting the industry standards and I needed to evolve. None of the pieces felt portfolio-worthy.

Fiverr did help me learn how to manage client relationships, especially when working with tight budgets and high expectations. However, it was more of an initial step than a defining moment for my skills or expertise in client management. 

By my second and third years of university, I took on fewer and fewer Fiverr gigs, treating them more as side jobs for pocket money. These projects didn’t challenge me creatively or help me define my future direction. 

I completed a total of 90 orders.

Ultimately, Fiverr was a stepping stone that highlighted the need to explore new creative paths.

Graphic Designer

Ezerovia

This company initially seemed like a good fit for my skills, but it quickly became clear that they needed more than just a designer for t-shirts and mugs. I ended up handling tasks far beyond design, including managing their website, printing on t-shirts, and even inflating balloons for parties. It was a company trying to make money any way it could, but the pay was poor, and I wasn’t treated with much respect. After just two months, when COVID hit, I decided to quit.

From this experience, I learned the importance of asking more questions during interviews and valuing my time. It taught me not to waste time in a role where employees aren't valued.

TheKIT Romania

Right after finishing college, I landed a job at a small startup working as a freelancer.

For five months, I had the opportunity to work with a true professional. Although I initially joined as a graphic designer, I was soon assigned to a copywriter role, handling website copy while also doing some graphic design.

This experience taught me a lot about attention to detail and the importance of delivering top-quality work. The owner was someone I really respected, both professionally and personally. I learned a lot from observing how dedicated and meticulous he was, always ensuring his clients were more than satisfied with the work his company produced.

While I’m still working towards meeting his high standards, I credit him with shaping the standards I hold myself to today and my mindset for approaching projects.

We parted ways in December, of that year, but stayed in touch and collaborated again later.

Copywriter/Graphic Designer

Ristorante Da Nico

In 2015, I decided to pack my bags and leave Romania to go to Heidelberg, Germany, where a friend invited me to work with him.

There, I worked as a pizza chef at **Ristorante Da Nico**. This role came with its share of challenges, but it taught me invaluable lessons about hard work, adaptability, and teamwork.

I was responsible for helping the main cook, cleaning, making pizzas, and preparing all the ingredients—everything from cutting vegetables to making the dough and sauce.

Our shifts were long, starting early in the morning and often ending well after closing hours.

It wasn't easy at first. I faced muscle pain from the long hours of standing and didn’t have the right equipment initially. But over time, my body adapted, and I learned how to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The kitchen required me to quickly switch gears, prioritize tasks, and work as a team to ensure everything ran smoothly. I learned how to balance speed and quality—making sure every pizza met the restaurant's standards without spending too long on any one task. This experience gave me a deep respect for the restaurant industry and the hard work that goes into every service.

Another key takeaway was adaptability. Working with a team that spoke a mix of German and Italian forced me to communicate across language barriers, and I even picked up some basics in both languages along the way.

In the end, this job wasn't just about making pizzas. It taught me resilience, how to stay focused in difficult conditions, and the importance of teamwork. These are lessons I continue to apply in my career today.

Pizza Chef

Are you a motion designer trying to improve?

I hate these obvious starting questions, but apparently, they work for grabbing attention.😅

I too am a motion designer. I graduated in graphic design, but I wanted something a bit more dynamic.

Here’s the thing… I’m not an expert, and I’m not here to reinvent the wheel. But what I do well is filter out the noise and focus on what matters. I believe I know how to explain things clearly, cutting through the fluff to get to what’s practical and useful. 🧠✂️

If you’re tired of wasting time on unnecessary details, I get it. My approach is simple: this is the objective, and here’s how you get there.🎯

I’m here to share what I’ve learned (and am still learning), with a focus on building a solid foundation. I firmly believe that mastery starts with understanding the roots—get those right, and everything else falls into place. 🌱➡️🌳

Motion design is a vast field, as you probably know, and that’s what I love about it. There’s always something new to learn, and it never gets boring. You have to dip your toes into so many adjacent areas to really excel. And that’s exactly what I’m doing—learning, teaching, and learning some more. 🔄💡

My objective is to master motion design, and I’m barely one foot in. Join me and we’ll get there together.

Thank you for your time—I'll do my best to make sure it’s never wasted! ⏳🙏

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