Billy Benavides

About Billy Benavides

Multi-disciplinary creative with over 15 years of experience shaping compelling visual narratives in high-impact media campaigns. Proven expertise in translating objectives into emotionally resonant video and motion content that elevates brand perception and drives business growth. Specializing in creative direction in video editing, motion design, 3D visualizations, and emerging technologies including AI.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Video Post Production

   Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

   Nov 2021 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   As the principal creative force in video post-production for the NCL brand, I manage the narrative and aesthetic vision for all motion content within the marketing department. I lead a team of in-house editors and external partners, elevating the brand\'s storytelling and driving business objectives through creative excellence.Creative Direction & Narrative StrategyDirect the narrative and aesthetic vision for all motion content impacting over 200 projects per year.Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, and designers to forge powerful stories, ensuring cohesive brand messaging across broadcast, CTV, social, and digital signage.Hands-On Execution & Editorial LeadershipEstablish and enforce emotional and aesthetic tone for all video projects, guiding music, sound design, color grading, and pacing to create a signature brand feel that resonates with multiple audiences.Personally edit and animate high-impact video content using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, setting the standard for storytelling excellence.Production & On-Set Creative OversightProvide on-set direction, collaborating with directors and DPs to ensure the visual language aligned with creative strategy and guiding talent to deliver authentic performances.Media, Operational & Team ManagementArchitect and optimize post-production workflows, implementing best practices for asset management, media ingestion and project organization.Manage the review and approval process for all video content, ensuring every deliverable meets technical specifications, licensing requirements, and the highest standards.Strategic & Technical InnovationSpearhead the adoption of emerging creative technologies, including the implementation of a next-generation Media Asset Management system built around business specific metadata schemas and the integration of AI tools to enhance ideation and execution.Manage the post-production budget (software, plugins, stock resources, and music licensing)

Education

• Miami Dade College

  Associate’s Degree, Computer Science

  2003 — 2007

• Miami International University of Art and Design

  Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Creative Direction
• Motion Graphics
• Art Direction
• Flash
• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Photoshop
• Digital Strategy
• 3d Graphics
• Wordpress
• Illustrator
• Advertising
• Animation
• Digital Media
• 3d
• Maya
• Digital Photography
• User Interface Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Experience
• 3d Visualization
• Concept Development
• Creative Concept Design
• Multimedia Art
• Storyboarding
• Photography
• Corporate Identity
• Dreamweaver
• After Effects
• Digital Illustration
• Typography
• Digital Marketing
• Interaction Design
• Online Advertising
• Layout
• Web Development
• Css
• Art
• Html5
• Graphics