WORK EXPERIENCE

Motion Designer 2016 — Present
Freelance Portland, OR. / Remote

  • Create motion graphics for advertising, B2B commerce, social media packages and explainer videos using Adobe After Effects.

    • Notable projects include work for Amazon, Apple, Adidas, TikTok, and PayPal.

  • Design families of over 100 graphic elements in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, enabling seamless integration into motion with After Effects.

  • Present design decks to senior producers and client liaisons clearly and purposefully, emphasizing project goals and objectives.

  • Coordinate project tasks using Asana, Figma, and Box to streamline workflows with team sizes ranging from 4 to 30 members.

  • Adhere strictly to brand guidelines and design documents, reducing the overall amount of required revisions and back-and-forth with clients.

  • Provide design iterations within hours to accommodate feedback, receiving praise for being a punctual communicator and for being available outside regular business hours.

Video Editor September 2017 — February 2022
Zing Toys & Freelance Portland, OR. / Remote

  • Edited HD and large format video footage and stop-motion animation using Adobe Premiere Pro.

  • Enhanced live action and animation footage through precise color correction and chroma keying to meet visual storytelling needs.

  • Implemented on-screen subtitles for translations into four languages, enhancing accessibility for global audiences.

  • Organized and condensed 50+ hours of large format video footage, increasing efficiency for the creative team.

Pre-/Post-Production Artist January 2022 - February 2022
Freelance Remote

  • Conceptualized animated shorts through comprehensive animatics to provide guides for a team of six animators.

  • Formatted and adapted videos for diverse international markets, matching specific regional specifications.

  • Localized animated shorts into over 20 languages and four scripts, facilitating international market reach.

  • Collaborated effectively with a global, multilingual team through daily virtual meetings and regular check-ins to ensure seamless project execution.