Teaching Assistant - Animation & Illustration
I provide written critiques to student work on an online education platform in areas of 2D animation and illustration. I write weekly blog posts on the private student forum to engage with the community and answer additional questions.
Once a week I create a video critique that highlights standout homework and deeper analysis of lesson videos.
Freelance 2D Motion Designer & Illustrator
-Collaborates with small studios & agencies to produce short form animated content, as well as direct-to-client for companies across the non-profit, environmental, medical, political, and artistic industries.
-I develop concepts, draft storyboards, design art boards, and animate illustrations to deliver engaging animated videos.
Print & Motion Graphics Designer
-I was hired as a specialist to establish an animated pipeline for motion content.
-I created animated infographics & explainer videos for large scale events, social media, marketing campaigns, and the company website using After Effects and Figma.
-I designed print materials and managed digital assets for the marketing and events teams.
-Worked closely with video team and art directors to establish a motion brand and guideline document.
-Photographed events and assisted with managing company headshots.
Motion Designer/Video Editor (Contract)
-Animated 2D graphics and edited tv spots and web ads for a variety of democratic political candidates in a fast paced environment.
-Worked with team of video editors to produce spots and assist senior editors with design needs.
-Created stringouts, styleframes, and gathered stock footage to assist senior editors.
Motion Designer & Graphic Designer (Contract)
-Established motion design pipeline while collaborating with post production supervisors and editors
-Organized media asset library
-Created graphics packages included title screens and lower thirds
-Designed static images for client social media campaigns
Motion Design Apprentice
-Worked with animation team on full production pipeline for multiple projects, starting from initial pitches through final delivery
-Designed and illustrated assets for animations, guided by client branding.
-Attended virtual and in-person meetings for reviews and feedback.
-Created storyboards and animations for a wide variety of clients including ad agencies and large non-profit organizations.