Ramón Charles
I’m Ramón Charles, a multidisciplinary creative based in Toronto, working as a Creative Lead, Art Director, Editor, and Motion Designer. For close to two decades, I’ve been crafting thoughtful, visually driven work across film, television, and advertising—bringing a balance of concept, craft, and emotion to everything I do.
My career has led me to collaborate on a wide range of projects, from award-winning documentaries and television series to brand films, music videos, and large-scale advertising campaigns. One standout project was my work on Black & Abroad’s GoBackToAfrica campaign, which received top honours at Cannes Lions, including a Grand Prix. In recent years, I was recognized as the #2 Designer in Canada (2020) and the #1 Art Director (2021) by Strategy Magazine’s Creative Report Card.
I studied Fine Arts at the University of Toronto and graduated from Sheridan College’s Media Arts Program. My background in both traditional and digital arts has shaped the way I approach storytelling—through layered visuals, intentional design, and a drive to engage audiences in meaningful ways.
Whether I’m leading the design of a show package, editing a film sequence, or developing motion work for a campaign, I’m always looking for opportunities to create work that connects—visually, emotionally, and creatively.
AWARDS >.
CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
PROMAX/BDA
Cannes LionS
one show
d&AD
Strategy Awards
Advertising & Design Club of Canada Awards
CMA Awards
Applied Arts
Epica
Clio Awards
Communication Arts
Here are a few of the good people I’ve worked with:
2025
Associate Creative Director, Brand, CHEVY Brand, NAMER | Agency: MONKS
Motion Designer, Microsoft Co-Pilot Launch | Agency: TAG Worldwide (NYC Office)
Art Director & Motion Designer, Degrassi: Whatever It Takes [Feature Documetary] | Client: Wildbrain
Art Direction + Graphic + AI Design, Black Zombie [Feature Documetary] | Production: Third Culture Media
Art Direction + Motion Design, La Grande Adoption [TV Series] | Client Unis TV | Production: Dixit Productions
2023 / 2024
Art Director + Motion Designer, BAM BAM - The Sister Nancy Story [Feature Documetary] | Client: OYA Media Group. (2024 Release)
Art Director + Motion Designer, UNRIGGED [6 Part TV Series] | Client: moi & Dave. (Premieres Fall 2024)
Art Director + Motion Designer, BLACK COMMUNITY MIXTAPES [TV Series] | Client: OYA Media Group
Art Director + Motion Designer, A Mother Apart. [Feature Documetary] | Client: OYA Media Group
2022
Art Director + Motion Designer, ZIK (TV Series) | Client: moi & Dave
Art Director + Motion Designer, BLACK COMMUNITY MIXTAPES (Series) | Client: OYA Media Group
Art Director + Motion Designer, A Mother Apart | Client: OYA Media Group
Picture Editor, THE LEGACY AWARDS 2022 [Inaugural Launch] | Client: Insight Productions x CBC x The Black Academy
Sr. Art Director, BIMM
Producer / Art Director, Oneness Heart Meditation App / Launch + Promo Video |. Client: Universal Soul Service Corp.
Sr. Art Director/Motion Designer/Picture Editor (Freelance), Isobar / Denstu
2020 / 2021
Sr. Art Director, Various Projects [Campaigns + Activations + Content + Pitches] | Agency: ISOBAR
Art Director / Picture Editor / Motion Designer, BLACK COMMUNITY MIXTAPES [Pitch Video/Sizzle] | Client: OYA Media Group
Picture Editor, Kitchen Covers [Show Pilot - In Development] | Client: Tasty Pixels | Production: Independent
Picture Editor, 21 BLACK FUTURES | Client: CBC | Production: CBC x Obsidian Theatre Company
Designer, AKILLA’S ESCAPE Promo Material [Poster, Press Kit, Vinyl] | Client: Canesugar Filmworks | Distribution: Vertical Entertainment
Motion Designer, SCHITT’S CREEK - Best Wishes Warmest Regards | Client: CBC | Production: CBC / POP TV
2019
Sr. Art Director, Varous Projects + Campaigns | Agency: ISOBAR
Sr. Art Director, GO BACK TO AFRICA (Campaign) | Client: Black & Abroad | Agency: FCB SIX
Picture Editor + Motion Designer, Various Campaigns | Clients: Goose Island, 48North, Bulleit, Hoegaarden, Red Bull | Agency: Trevor/Peter
Art Director + Motion Designer, BALADE S2 (TV Series) | Client: Unis TV | Production: Machine Gum
Picture Editor, SECRET LIFE OF PLANETS Promo | Client: ZAKI IBRAHIM | Production: Independent / Six Shooter Records
2018
Editor, Volkswagen 2018 Retail Campaign (Youtube/Social/In-Store) | Client: Volkswagen | Production: Studio Sophomore
Editor, OLD NAVY #AnythingGoes Campaign (Youtube + Social) | Client: Old Navy | Production: Studio Sophomore
Motion Designer, 2nd Annual MUX Awards Trailer (Youtube + Social) | Client: MUX Awards | Production: Studio Sophomore
Branding + Show Packaging , BALADE (TV Series) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum
Design + Motion Graphics , Couleurs Locales (TV Series) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum
Producer + Editor , The Secret Life of Planets Album Trailer/Promo (Youtube + Social) | Client: ZAKI IBRAHIM *2018 Polaris Prize Nominee
Editor, 2018 Hershey Conference Videos (Sizzle Reels + Case Studies) | Anomaly / Unreasonable Studios
Branding + Motion Design, Island Stories Campaign | Client: Waterfront Toronto / City of Toronto x Mattru Media
Motion Design, The Meadoway Campaign | Client: City of Toronto x Mattru Media
Picture Editor, The Junos Effect (Pre-Show Special) | CBC Music
Co-Producer + Editor + Art Director , “High Off” (Music Video) Artist: DJ Agile ft Desiire
2017
Art Direction + Design + Show Packaging, Ma Vie: Made In Canada (TVSeries + Web) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum | Jan 2017 - Sept 2017
Picture Editor, Balade À Toronto (Season 4) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum
Editor, "Woke Up Like This" Artist: River Town Saints (Music Video) | Production: Collider Films
Editor, “Nomade” Artist: YAO (Music Video) | Production: Machine Gum
Editor, "BUH BYE" Artist: LIZ LOKRE (Music Video)
Editor, BUD x BLUE JAYS Rise Up Campaign (TV/Web/Digital Spots) | Client: Budweiser Agency: Anomaly / 7thFl
Editor, Labatt Case Studies + Sizzle Reels| Anomaly / 7thFl
Editor + Motion Designer, 7thfl Capability Reel| Anomaly / 7thFl
Editor + Motion Designer, LEGO ImagineNation Tour 2016 (Case Study) | Agency: Isobar Canada
Editor, DELUXE 2017 Show Reel| Company: Deluxe Toronto
Editor + Animator, Canadian Screen Awards Pre-Show Graphic Package| Company: CSA + Deluxe Toronto
Editor + Animator, WGC Awards| Writers Guild of Canada + Deluxe Toronto
Editor, WIFT Showcase Reel| WIFT Toronto + Deluxe Toronto
2016
Art Direction + Design + Show Packaging, Made In Canada (Initial Design + Animation work) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum
Picture Editor, Balade A Toronto (Season 3) | Client: UNIS TV Production: Machine Gum
Projection Designer, ORALTORIO: A Theatrical Mixtape theatre| MotionLive + The Riser Project
Motion Designer, Project UNDER GARDINER Campaign digital| Artscape Toronto + Mattru Media
Motion Graphics / Animator, Dudley Speaks for Me (Short Film) | Caribbean Tales International Film Festival Client: Mattru Media
Editor + Motion Designer, “FEEL” Artist: SATE (Music Video) | Client: CLK Creative Works
Editor, "RISE UP" Artist: LIZ LOKRE (Music Video)
Art Direction & Projection Design, GUMBO event| Client: SUPAFRIK + Shaman Ent
Editor & Motion Designer, RAP SEASON INTERVIEWS| Client: INK Entertainment (Rapseason)
Photo Editor, FORT KIDS AW16 + SS17 (Print + Digital) | Client: FORT Inc
2006- 2015 (November)
Producer / Writer / Editor, BellMedia Creative Agency| E! Network, Bravo, CTV, Fashion Television, TheLoop.ca, Crave TV