Close isn’t BIEN enough.
There’s no second place 🏆 for creative that’s almost authentic. Only lost opportunities, lost customers, and lost profits.
BIEN meticulously gets the details right. We don’t approximate. We don’t assume (there’s a whole saying about that, actually).
Our specialists around the world with true lived experience craft authentic creative. To make your story ring true. To build meaningful connections to your brand. Because the difference between a successful campaign and a social media disaster is whether the right perspectives are in the room.
We’re BIEN. We never settle for “close enough.”
Creative
Strategy
Concept development
Scriptwriting
Social media strategy
Production
Motion design / Broadcast design
Illustration + Cel animation
Traditional 3D / Unreal Engine
Live-action
Custom music + Sound design
Inclusionaries
Core Purpose
Be a Catalyst for
Change
• Practice Inclusive Motion Design (see here).
• Disrupt the monoculture that exists in the motion design industry with inclusive thought leadership and actions.
• Manage the Creative Codex as a way to provide insights, knowledge to the motion community.
• Conduct workshops, lectures to prepare the next generation of artists and designers for a more inclusive future.
• Disrupt the monoculture that exists in the motion design industry with inclusive thought leadership and actions.
• Manage the Creative Codex as a way to provide insights, knowledge to the motion community.
• Conduct workshops, lectures to prepare the next generation of artists and designers for a more inclusive future.
Bold Initiatives, Big Impact
We're boots-on-the-ground when it comes to community impact — and you play a crucial part in the process. Together, we can provide real-world opportunities for others. We don’t just focus on helping juniors though. The industry is ageist and sexist if you go by the data. We believe in giving equal opportunities to all, whether you are just out of school or a reskiller, we are there for you. Our collective responsibility is to be the stepping stone. That’s it. No strings attached.
Your BIEN friends
Our team members, collectively, have lived in four continents (Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, The United States, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Viet Nam.)
Alejandro is an Argentinean motion designer, animation director and dedicated father of two daughters. With a strong passion about keyframe, he excels in 2D animation but also very enthusiastic and ready to jump in on 3D and cel animation projects. When not working, can often be found exploring the outdoors or staying active hand standing.
Alejandro Imondi
Animation Director, Animator
Irena, with her unique blend of Canadian and Serbian roots, is the problem-solving powerhouse at BIEN. When it comes to tackling communication and workflow headaches, her methodical brain is like a Swiss Army knife. But a word of warning—mention Coda, and she’ll have you preaching its praises before you can blink. You’ll be a convert in no time!
Irena Dordevic
Executive Assistant
Ally is an illustrator & motion designer who studied in France, lived the LA dream, and now calls North Carolina home. If you’re vibing with these profile illustrations, you’re already on her wavelength. With a love for animation, she’s always diving into art direction, 3D, and the latest tech—because why not keep things moving?
Allyson Schuman
Illustrator, Animator
Andrea is an Italian artist living in Barcelona. He speaks Italian, Spanish, and English. In his spare time, he has exhibited his artworks in Tokyo, Venice, and London. Andrea is a compositing wizard and a meticulous art director whose deep research adds extra value to every project.
Andrea Gendusa
Lead Compositor, AD
Vanessa is an Ecuadorian currently enjoying life in Chile. She is a native Spanish speaker and is also fluent in English and Italian. Passionate about discovering new and diverse talent to join BIEN! Vanessa loves her family and always embraces the adventure of exploring new destinations.
Vanessa Maldonado
Resource Manager
Alisha, a proud North Carolina native, is a senior producer who’s done it all—live-action, animation, documentaries, commercials, cel animation, DOOH… if it’s on screen, she’s probably behind it. Oh, and if her picture hasn’t already tipped you off—she’s totally obsessed with Corgis. When she’s not working, she’s out hunting for vintage glassware. Who knew glass could be so chic?
Alisha Kramer
Senior Producer
Deanna is a Canadian designer, animator, and art director based in Ireland. With a deep passion for all things 3D, she thrives on blending technical expertise with creative workflows in her process. Outside of work, she enjoys watching horror films, going to heavy metal gigs, and exploring Ireland's rugged cliffs and coastlines.
Deanna Reilly
3D Lead, AD, Designer
David, a North Carolina native, lives and breathes hip hop—seriously, it’s his soundtrack to life. As a sound designer for Quadriphonic Sound, he’s worked on some major Fortune 100 projects. Oh, and when he's not mixing beats, he’s using his expertise as an accessibility consultant for advertising and entertainment. Talk about a multitasker!
David Jeffers
Sound Designer, Disability Consultant
Ricardo’s work lives at the intersection of culture, media, and design. Born in Ecuador, raised in the U.S., he’s built a career—and a life—on bridging worlds. He’s equally inspired by business strategy and hip-hop, with a bookshelf full of classics, Nas on loop, and a love for shrimp ceviche. Above all, he’s a dad—that’s the role that keeps his purpose clear.
Ricardo Roberts
Co-founder, EP
Elena, a San Francisco native, is a motion design producer by day and a watercolor painter by night. She’s on a mission to champion disabled creatives and make their voices heard. If you're in LA, catch her at community events advocating for the female voice in Hollywood—she’s probably the one with the paintbrush in one hand and a mic in the other!
Elena Dreyer
Producer
Originally from Michigan and now rocking in LA, Nicole is a senior producer who juggles live-action, motion design, and animation like a pro. With a wizard-like ability to manage multiple projects, she’s got the details down to an art.
Nicole Beyer
Senior Producer
Hung is a Vietnamese American creative who went rogue and chose the arts—much to his family’s dismay. He directs motion design, and animation projects at BIEN. These days, he's all about "building systems and frameworks" (don’t worry, it’s cooler than it sounds). Think that’s too nerdy? Just wait till he shows you how to level up your workflow with tasks and tables.
Hung Le
Co-founder, CD, Designer
Carlos is a Spanish illustrator and art wizard at BIEN, juggling the titles of art director and associate creative director. He's got a superpower for turning motion and characters into jaw-dropping visuals, working his magic for clients in the US and EU. Fun fact - he walks at 12fps.
Carlos Alegria
ACD, AD, Illustrator
Fran is an Argentine illustrator living in Madrid, on a never-ending quest for perfection. Obsessed with the finer details, he's always tweaking and refining. A gamer at heart, his work is always bursting with action and a touch of extra flair.
Franco Vecchi
Illustrator
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