Soraya Yumi
Lead Motion
& Digital Designer
Hi, I’m Soraya — a designer, storyteller, and creative leader with a passion for motion and digital design. As the Lead Motion & Digital Designer at Fintopio, I guide a talented team of motion designers, graphic designers, and illustrators. I take pride in mentoring, providing art direction, and ensuring that every project we create is both visually striking and strategically impactful.
My career has been a blend of hands-on creativity and leadership, where I’ve honed my skills as a motion designer, illustrator, graphic and digital designer. This unique perspective allows me to translate complex ideas into compelling visuals, whether it’s through sleek animations, bold branding, or immersive storytelling.
Grimvoxel Studio, my creative hub, is where I continue to explore and push the boundaries of motion design. Each project is an opportunity to challenge conventions and craft meaningful experiences that connect with audiences. My focus isn’t just on design — it’s on building narratives that leave a lasting impact.
Tools
Experience
Lead Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Nov 2024 — Present · Full-time
As the Lead Motion & Digital Designer at Fintopio, I have the privilege of working with a talented team of motion designers, graphic designers, and illustrators. My role is all about guiding and mentoring the team while collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life through engaging visuals and thoughtful storytelling. Whether it’s designing animations for marketing campaigns, enhancing user interfaces with motion, or shaping the FinLearn video series, I focus on crafting content that feels meaningful and connected to the audience. Some of my proudest contributions include the Fintopio Brand Animations and helping to establish the visual language for FinLearn. In this role, I’ve continued to build my skills in tools like After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, and Cinema 4D, while learning every day from the challenges and creative opportunities that come with turning big ideas into compelling visuals.
Lead Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Nov 2024 — Present · Full-time
As the Lead Motion & Digital Designer at Fintopio, I have the privilege of working with a talented team of motion designers, graphic designers, and illustrators. My role is all about guiding and mentoring the team while collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life through engaging visuals and thoughtful storytelling. Whether it’s designing animations for marketing campaigns, enhancing user interfaces with motion, or shaping the FinLearn video series, I focus on crafting content that feels meaningful and connected to the audience. Some of my proudest contributions include the Fintopio Brand Animations and helping to establish the visual language for FinLearn. In this role, I’ve continued to build my skills in tools like After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, and Cinema 4D, while learning every day from the challenges and creative opportunities that come with turning big ideas into compelling visuals.
Lead Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Nov 2024 — Present · Full-time
As the Lead Motion & Digital Designer at Fintopio, I have the privilege of working with a talented team of motion designers, graphic designers, and illustrators. My role is all about guiding and mentoring the team while collaborating on projects that bring ideas to life through engaging visuals and thoughtful storytelling. Whether it’s designing animations for marketing campaigns, enhancing user interfaces with motion, or shaping the FinLearn video series, I focus on crafting content that feels meaningful and connected to the audience. Some of my proudest contributions include the Fintopio Brand Animations and helping to establish the visual language for FinLearn. In this role, I’ve continued to build my skills in tools like After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, and Cinema 4D, while learning every day from the challenges and creative opportunities that come with turning big ideas into compelling visuals.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Aug 2023 — Nov 2024 · Full-time
As a Motion & Graphic Designer at Fintopio, I led the creation of dynamic visual content to enhance the company's digital presence. I developed engaging motion graphics for marketing and social media campaigns, enhanced UI/UX designs with animations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling stories. I delivered Fintopio Brand Animations and currently lead the FinLearn video series. This role honed my skills in After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, Cinema 4D, and project management, fostering a creative approach to solving complex visual challenges.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Aug 2023 — Nov 2024 · Full-time
As a Motion & Graphic Designer at Fintopio, I led the creation of dynamic visual content to enhance the company's digital presence. I developed engaging motion graphics for marketing and social media campaigns, enhanced UI/UX designs with animations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling stories. I delivered Fintopio Brand Animations and currently lead the FinLearn video series. This role honed my skills in After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, Cinema 4D, and project management, fostering a creative approach to solving complex visual challenges.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Fintopio
Aug 2023 — Nov 2024 · Full-time
As a Motion & Graphic Designer at Fintopio, I led the creation of dynamic visual content to enhance the company's digital presence. I developed engaging motion graphics for marketing and social media campaigns, enhanced UI/UX designs with animations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling stories. I delivered Fintopio Brand Animations and currently lead the FinLearn video series. This role honed my skills in After Effects, Blender, Element 3D, Cinema 4D, and project management, fostering a creative approach to solving complex visual challenges.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Binance (BNB Chain)
Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 · Full-time
Worked closely with the Creative and Design Department at BNB Chain (Binance), where I had the privilege of spearheading various projects such as designing NFTs, crafting promotional videos, developing animated banners, creating engaging Web Comic character, designing intricate 3D models, and much more.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Binance (BNB Chain)
Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 · Full-time
Worked closely with the Creative and Design Department at BNB Chain (Binance), where I had the privilege of spearheading various projects such as designing NFTs, crafting promotional videos, developing animated banners, creating engaging Web Comic character, designing intricate 3D models, and much more.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Binance (BNB Chain)
Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 · Full-time
Worked closely with the Creative and Design Department at BNB Chain (Binance), where I had the privilege of spearheading various projects such as designing NFTs, crafting promotional videos, developing animated banners, creating engaging Web Comic character, designing intricate 3D models, and much more.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Celsius Network
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 · Full-time
Collaborated with the Creative & Production team within the Marketing Department, assuming the role of creating animations for the Halloween Campaign, Valentines Campaign, CEL Token Burn, Celsians Around the World, and a range of other exciting projects.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Celsius Network
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 · Full-time
Collaborated with the Creative & Production team within the Marketing Department, assuming the role of creating animations for the Halloween Campaign, Valentines Campaign, CEL Token Burn, Celsians Around the World, and a range of other exciting projects.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Celsius Network
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 · Full-time
Collaborated with the Creative & Production team within the Marketing Department, assuming the role of creating animations for the Halloween Campaign, Valentines Campaign, CEL Token Burn, Celsians Around the World, and a range of other exciting projects.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Good-Loop
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 · Freelance
I had the opportunity to establish a strong collaborative partnership with a talented group of developers and designers, working closely together to elevate user experiences through the strategic utilization of Motion Graphics.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Good-Loop
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 · Freelance
I had the opportunity to establish a strong collaborative partnership with a talented group of developers and designers, working closely together to elevate user experiences through the strategic utilization of Motion Graphics.
Motion & Graphic Designer
Good-Loop
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 · Freelance
I had the opportunity to establish a strong collaborative partnership with a talented group of developers and designers, working closely together to elevate user experiences through the strategic utilization of Motion Graphics.
Founder & Lead Motion Designer
Grimvoxel Studio
Apr 2021 - Present · Freelance
Established Grimvoxel as a creative studio specializing in motion graphics, animation, and graphic design, with a focus on web3, fintech, and entertainment sectors. Directed the complete creative process, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring a cohesive vision and exceptional client satisfaction. Collaborated with clients such as Davos Protocol, Mangrove, Brightfunded, Spoken Entertainment, and Injective, delivering tailored animations and visual content that elevated their brand storytelling. Produced award-winning motion graphics for Mangrove, combining innovative UX animations and AI-driven avatars. Managed all aspects of running a creative business, from client acquisition and project management to financial planning, establishing Grimvoxel as a trusted name in the motion design industry.
Founder & Lead Motion Designer
Grimvoxel Studio
Apr 2021 - Present · Freelance
Established Grimvoxel as a creative studio specializing in motion graphics, animation, and graphic design, with a focus on web3, fintech, and entertainment sectors. Directed the complete creative process, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring a cohesive vision and exceptional client satisfaction. Collaborated with clients such as Davos Protocol, Mangrove, Brightfunded, Spoken Entertainment, and Injective, delivering tailored animations and visual content that elevated their brand storytelling. Produced award-winning motion graphics for Mangrove, combining innovative UX animations and AI-driven avatars. Managed all aspects of running a creative business, from client acquisition and project management to financial planning, establishing Grimvoxel as a trusted name in the motion design industry.
Founder & Lead Motion Designer
Grimvoxel Studio
Apr 2021 - Present · Freelance
Established Grimvoxel as a creative studio specializing in motion graphics, animation, and graphic design, with a focus on web3, fintech, and entertainment sectors. Directed the complete creative process, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring a cohesive vision and exceptional client satisfaction. Collaborated with clients such as Davos Protocol, Mangrove, Brightfunded, Spoken Entertainment, and Injective, delivering tailored animations and visual content that elevated their brand storytelling. Produced award-winning motion graphics for Mangrove, combining innovative UX animations and AI-driven avatars. Managed all aspects of running a creative business, from client acquisition and project management to financial planning, establishing Grimvoxel as a trusted name in the motion design industry.
Education
School of Motion
Certification in Cinema 4D Basecamp
September 2024
Mastered Cinema 4D fundamentals, including 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering techniques. Developed expertise in creating dynamic 3D visuals optimized for professional motion design workflows, with a focus on storytelling and brand engagement.
School of Motion
Certification in Cinema 4D Basecamp
September 2024
Mastered Cinema 4D fundamentals, including 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering techniques. Developed expertise in creating dynamic 3D visuals optimized for professional motion design workflows, with a focus on storytelling and brand engagement.
School of Motion
Certification in Cinema 4D Basecamp
September 2024
Mastered Cinema 4D fundamentals, including 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering techniques. Developed expertise in creating dynamic 3D visuals optimized for professional motion design workflows, with a focus on storytelling and brand engagement.
Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design
Bachelor's Degree in Motion Graphics & Graphic Design
2012 - 2014
Specialized in graphic design principles, branding, and typography, as well as motion graphics production. Acquired skills in crafting cohesive visual identities and dynamic animations, blending traditional design techniques with cutting-edge motion tools to create impactful digital content.
Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design
Bachelor's Degree in Motion Graphics & Graphic Design
2012 - 2014
Specialized in graphic design principles, branding, and typography, as well as motion graphics production. Acquired skills in crafting cohesive visual identities and dynamic animations, blending traditional design techniques with cutting-edge motion tools to create impactful digital content.
Panamericana Escola de Arte e Design
Bachelor's Degree in Motion Graphics & Graphic Design
2012 - 2014
Specialized in graphic design principles, branding, and typography, as well as motion graphics production. Acquired skills in crafting cohesive visual identities and dynamic animations, blending traditional design techniques with cutting-edge motion tools to create impactful digital content.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese Language & Literature, with Teaching License
2012 - 2016
Specialized in discourse analysis, linguistics, and literary studies, with a focus on Brazilian and Portuguese literature. Gained a deep understanding of narrative structures, textual interpretation, and cultural analysis, which now informs a strong foundation for storytelling in motion design.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese Language & Literature, with Teaching License
2012 - 2016
Specialized in discourse analysis, linguistics, and literary studies, with a focus on Brazilian and Portuguese literature. Gained a deep understanding of narrative structures, textual interpretation, and cultural analysis, which now informs a strong foundation for storytelling in motion design.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese Language & Literature, with Teaching License
2012 - 2016
Specialized in discourse analysis, linguistics, and literary studies, with a focus on Brazilian and Portuguese literature. Gained a deep understanding of narrative structures, textual interpretation, and cultural analysis, which now informs a strong foundation for storytelling in motion design.
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The Best Conversations Start Here
soraya@grimvoxel.studio
Telegram
@grimvoxel
Got questions?
The Best Conversations Start Here
soraya@grimvoxel.studio
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