Tiago Higgs works across 3D design, animation and visual development for brands, studios, agencies, screen-based projects.
My services cover 3D design, motion design, visual development, product visuals, 3D animation, broadcast graphics and title sequences for brands, studios and agencies from exploring initial concepts to delivering finished animation.
Based in London, I bring 20 years of experience across broadcast, film and digital campaigns, working with creative teams in the UK and worldwide.
Based in London, I bring 20 years of experience across broadcast, film and digital campaigns, working with creative teams in the UK and worldwide.
3D Design
I create 3D products, environments and cinematic scenes, from modelling and texturing to lighting and rendering. Materials, composition and detail come together to establish the look of each image, whether for a product campaign, a film or a brand identity.
I create 3D products, environments and cinematic scenes, from modelling and texturing to lighting and rendering. Materials, composition and detail come together to establish the look of each image, whether for a product campaign, a film or a brand identity.
Motion Design
I design graphics in motion for broadcast identities, title sequences and digital campaigns. Combining typography, graphic elements and 2D or 3D imagery, I develop movement, transitions and timing that give each project a consistent visual language.
I design graphics in motion for broadcast identities, title sequences and digital campaigns. Combining typography, graphic elements and 2D or 3D imagery, I develop movement, transitions and timing that give each project a consistent visual language.
Visual Development
I help establish a project’s visual direction through references, style frames and look development. Exploring composition, colour, materials and lighting gives brands and creative teams a clear picture of how the finished work could look before animation begins.
I help establish a project’s visual direction through references, style frames and look development. Exploring composition, colour, materials and lighting gives brands and creative teams a clear picture of how the finished work could look before animation begins.
3D Animation
I animate products, objects and environments for launch films, advertising and branded content. From a close-up revealing a product’s details to a camera moving through a fully designed world, I use movement, pacing and lighting to guide the viewer’s attention.
SERVICES FAQ
Can you create 3D product animation for a launch or advertising campaign?
Yes. I create 3D product visuals and animation that show a product’s form, materials and features, including details that are difficult to capture through filming. My work on the OnePlus earbuds teaser combined product visuals and animation to reveal the earbuds’ shape, fit and internal structure.
Yes. I create 3D product visuals and animation that show a product’s form, materials and features, including details that are difficult to capture through filming. My work on the OnePlus earbuds teaser combined product visuals and animation to reveal the earbuds’ shape, fit and internal structure.
Can Tiago create 3D visuals for technology and gaming brands?
Yes. Tiago's work includes projects connected to technology, gaming, entertainment and digital campaigns, including Logitech, PlayStation, OnePlus, TCL and E-Sports World Cup 2025.
Yes. Tiago's work includes projects connected to technology, gaming, entertainment and digital campaigns, including Logitech, PlayStation, OnePlus, TCL and E-Sports World Cup 2025.
Can Tiago help shape the visual direction of a project?
Yes. Tiago can work from an existing creative brief, storyboard or art direction, but he can also help shape the visual approach through look development, references, style frames, pitching decks and visual exploration.
Yes. Tiago can work from an existing creative brief, storyboard or art direction, but he can also help shape the visual approach through look development, references, style frames, pitching decks and visual exploration.
Can Tiago work with existing brand guidelines?
Yes. Tiago can work with existing brand guidelines, campaign assets, logo systems, typography, colour palettes and creative direction. The motion or 3D work can be designed to feel consistent with the brand which is often the case in channel rebrands for instance.
Yes. Tiago can work with existing brand guidelines, campaign assets, logo systems, typography, colour palettes and creative direction. The motion or 3D work can be designed to feel consistent with the brand which is often the case in channel rebrands for instance.
Do you create broadcast motion graphics and title sequences?
Yes. My work includes channel identities, on-screen graphics and cinematic title sequences. As Lead Motion Designer on the BBC Earth rebrand, I helped develop motion across idents, transitions and the channel’s wider graphics package. I also contributed 3D motion design and compositing to the 007 First Light title sequence at Territory Studio.
Yes. My work includes channel identities, on-screen graphics and cinematic title sequences. As Lead Motion Designer on the BBC Earth rebrand, I helped develop motion across idents, transitions and the channel’s wider graphics package. I also contributed 3D motion design and compositing to the 007 First Light title sequence at Territory Studio.
Can you help develop the visual direction before animation starts?
Yes. I can help turn an initial brief into a visual direction through references, style frames and look development. This explores composition, colour, materials and lighting before production progresses. I can also work from an established concept or storyboard if your team already has a direction in place.
Yes. I can help turn an initial brief into a visual direction through references, style frames and look development. This explores composition, colour, materials and lighting before production progresses. I can also work from an established concept or storyboard if your team already has a direction in place.
Can you work with our existing brand guidelines and designs?
Yes. I work with existing typography, colours, logos, campaign assets and art direction to create motion graphics and 3D visuals that fit the brand. If you already have designs or key artwork, share them with the brief so we can establish how they should translate into animation.
Yes. I work with existing typography, colours, logos, campaign assets and art direction to create motion graphics and 3D visuals that fit the brand. If you already have designs or key artwork, share them with the brief so we can establish how they should translate into animation.
Do you offer freelance animation support for agencies and studios?
Yes. I work with agencies, design studios and production teams on 3D design, animation, motion design and visual development. My experience includes collaborations with Buck, The Mill, Territory, Fantasy and BigStar. Based in London, I also work remotely with teams across the UK and internationally.
Yes. I work with agencies, design studios and production teams on 3D design, animation, motion design and visual development. My experience includes collaborations with Buck, The Mill, Territory, Fantasy and BigStar. Based in London, I also work remotely with teams across the UK and internationally.
How long does a 3D animation project take?
The schedule depends on how much design and production is needed, the number of shots and the time available for feedback. Animating existing assets involves different work from developing a new visual direction and building scenes from scratch. Include your launch date when you get in touch so we can discuss the scope and timing together.
The schedule depends on how much design and production is needed, the number of shots and the time available for feedback. Animating existing assets involves different work from developing a new visual direction and building scenes from scratch. Include your launch date when you get in touch so we can discuss the scope and timing together.
What should I include in a motion design or animation brief?
Tell me what you need to communicate, who the work is for and where it will appear. Include the intended duration, required formats, deadline, budget and any visual references. Brand guidelines, storyboards, designs and existing 3D assets are also useful. If the idea is still taking shape, describe what you have so far and where you need support.
Tell me what you need to communicate, who the work is for and where it will appear. Include the intended duration, required formats, deadline, budget and any visual references. Brand guidelines, storyboards, designs and existing 3D assets are also useful. If the idea is still taking shape, describe what you have so far and where you need support.
Have a project in mind? Contact Tiago about commissions,
studio collaborations, brand work or availability.
studio collaborations, brand work or availability.