Carlos Santiago
Los Angeles
Summary
A seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in managing and operating TV creativity and motion graphics, specializing in broadcast design, TV production, and visual effects. Aiming to deliver the best advertising campaigns and promotional broadcasting in the Middle East by leading creative teams and developing visual identities for major channels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
MBC Channel
Dubai
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised a team of 35 designers and producers
- Developed visual identities for 6 TV channels, including MBC1, MBC2, and MBC Action
- Produced over 2,500 promo and channel identity designs annually
- Examples of Work:
- Rebranding of MBC1’s Visual Identity 2022
- Exclusive Ramadan 2023 Promo
- Design of a 3D Virtual Studio for News Broadcasts
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
HBO (Home Box Office)
New York
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised a team of 35 designers and producers
- Developed visual identities for 6 HBO channels, including HBO Max, HBO Comedy, and HBO Drama
- Produced over 2,500 promo and channel identity designs annually
- Examples of Work:
- Rebranding of HBO Max’s Visual Identity 2022
- Exclusive Promo for HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' Prequel
- Design of a 3D Virtual Studio for HBO News
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
London
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised a team of 35 designers and producers
- Developed visual identities for 6 BBC channels, including BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC World News
- Produced over 2,500 promo and channel identity designs annually
- Examples of Work:
- Rebranding of BBC One’s Visual Identity 2022
- Exclusive Promo for BBC’s 'Planet Earth III'
- Design of a 3D Virtual Studio for BBC News
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
Al Arabiya Channel
UAE
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed TV identities for news broadcasts
- Managed a team of 20 employees in visual content production
- Developed design strategies for media content
- Examples of Work:
- Design of Visual Identity for Main News Broadcast
- 2018 World Cup Promos
- Motion Graphics for Sports Programs
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
CNN (Cable News Network)
Atlanta
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed TV identities for CNN news broadcasts
- Managed a team of 20 employees in visual content production
- Developed design strategies for media content
- Examples of Work:
- Design of Visual Identity for CNN’s Prime News
- 2018 US Midterm Elections Promos
- Motion Graphics for CNN’s Sports Programs
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
Al Jazeera Media Network
Doha
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed TV identities for Al Jazeera news broadcasts
- Managed a team of 20 employees in visual content production
- Developed design strategies for media content
- Examples of Work:
- Design of Visual Identity for Al Jazeera’s Prime News
- 2018 FIFA World Cup Promos
- Motion Graphics for Al Jazeera’s Sports Programs
- Intros for Canal+ Entertainment Programs
- Motion Graphics for Canal+ Game Shows
- 3D Video Production for Canal+ Major Events
Motion Graphics Production Manager
Dubai TV Group
Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed design projects for entertainment programs
- Produced program intros and advertisements
- Developed quality standards for TV designs
- Examples of Work:
- Intros for Rotana Khaleejia Entertainment Programs
- Motion Graphics for Game Shows
- 3D Video Production for Major Events
Motion Graphics Production Manager
Warner Bros. Television
Los Angeles
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed design projects for Warner Bros
- Entertainment programs
- Produced program intros and advertisements
- Developed quality standards for TV designs
- Examples of Work:
- Intros for Warner Bros
- Entertainment Programs
- Motion Graphics for Warner Bros
- Game Shows
- 3D Video Production for Warner Bros
- Major Events
Education
Professional Certification - Motion Graphics and TV Broadcasting
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
New York, USA01.2008
Advanced Diploma - TV Design
Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (CDCT)
Mexico City, Mexico01.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Design and Visual Media
New York Film Academy
New York, USA01.1999
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Premiere Pro
- Motion Graphics
- Cinema 4D
- Maya
- Broadcast Design
- Creative Team Management
- Promo Production
- Working with Latest TV Graphics and Live Broadcasting Technologies
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best TV Identity Design in Dubai 2019.
- Developed over 10 visual identities for major media channels.
- Managed design projects worth over 5 million SAR annually.
- Produced massive promos for popular shows like 'The Voice' and 'Echo of the Stadiums'.
Hobbies and Interests
- Personal graphic design.
- Participating in creative workshops.
- Reading in media and arts.
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Advanced
Personal Information
- Title: Operations Manager – Graphics and TV Production Department
- Date of Birth: 10/05/81
- Nationality: Spanish
Timeline
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
MBC Channel
01.2018 - Current
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
HBO (Home Box Office)
01.2018 - Current
Director of Design and Visual Identity Department
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
01.2018 - Current
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
Al Arabiya Channel
01.2015 - 01.2018
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
CNN (Cable News Network)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Head of Graphics and Visual Content Department
Al Jazeera Media Network
01.2015 - 01.2018
Motion Graphics Production Manager
Dubai TV Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
Motion Graphics Production Manager
Warner Bros. Television
01.2012 - 01.2015
Professional Certification - Motion Graphics and TV Broadcasting
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
Advanced Diploma - TV Design
Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión (CDCT)
Bachelor’s Degree - Design and Visual Media
New York Film Academy
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