Glen Atkins to Oktobor as motion+design artist

Visual effects, animation and digital studio Oktobor has lured Glen Atkins to the team as senior motion and design artist.

New Zealand talent Atkins joins after eight years with Auckland facility Kaleidoscope. Recently Atkins has worked on several high-profile motion graphics campaigns including Telecom Global Roaming for Saatchi and Saatchi Auckland where he was responsible for the overall design, story boards, 2D and directing the 3D aspects; several BNZ spots for Y&R Auckland and the highly regarded Lotto Dreams TVC for DDB Auckland where he directed the stills shoot and took care of the full 2D execution. Atkins also quotes Kia Cars and TVNZ as major clients he has worked with recently.

Says Oktobor general manager Bruce Everett: “Oktobor’s commitment todesign focused television advertising is through continued growth andthe strengthening of our team. Glen is an excellent appointment forOktobor as he has a great deal of experience in the local New Zealandindustry, is a proven talent and flexible self-starter. His reel is asimpressive as his client list and we are delighted he chose to join us.”

Says Atkins: “Joining Oktobor is an exciting move for me, it gives anopportunity to work with the best as Oktobor is a major player on theworld stage. They have great equipment, a great creative team and agreat reputation. The team here are also excellent to work with.”