Jen Van Horn Email and Phone Number
💻 Head over to my website to see my work: https://jenjenvanhorn.myportfolio.com/👩🏻🎨 I’m not JUST a remote, freelance Senior Motion Designer, I’m also an Art Director, Digital Artist, published Illustrator, Content Creator, Video Editor, Photo-Manipulator, Motion Design Mentor, Online Educator, Teaching Assistant at School of Motion, and Podcast Host/Creative Director for the weekly mograph chat, “Monday Meeting”! https://www.mondaymeeting.org/podcast👑 Crowned the "Queen of Explainers" by my crew, I’ve brought to life a mind-blowing 150+ explainer videos in After Effects! I’m a time-bending, project-crushing master with a background in task management, and I’m always looking to build new relationships with more motion and advertising studios across the US, as well as team up with graphic designers looking to add some motion to their services. If you’d like to connect, message me and I’ll schedule a digital coffee! ☕️🥞 My cooking channel, "I Make Ugly Pancakes" just launched on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@IMakeUglyPancakes🖥️ I had a great time presenting at SIGGRAPH in Denver this summer, at the Maxon booth -“Timeless Animations: Using Maxon Universe to Enhance Era-Spanning Collages”! I look forward to doing more presentations with Maxon!🍎 I was invited to be a WIA Mentor this fall (2024), and my mentor circle is called: “From Chaos to Clarity: Productivity Strategies to Thrive as a Freelance Motion Designer” -I'm so excited to get started with my 4 selected mentees!🙌 Please scroll down to read some of my many (and very much appreciated) testimonials from my clients and colleagues.☎️ If you are a client in need of a full team to produce your motion project (script, direction, design, narration, music, and animation), or you are a studio looking to fill several positions, message me and I’ll tap my network for some recommendations!
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Creative Director, Host, EditorMonday Meeting Podcast Nov 2023 - PresentI co-hosted my first podcast episode of "Monday Meeting" on November 6th, 2023, and I am excited to announce that in April 2024, I have accepted the role as the new Creative Director and Main Host of the motion design podcast! I set up an incredible team of my colleagues, and we've been eager to grow this podcast to be a vital resource for the motion community!Please consider supporting our Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/Monday_MeetingMessage me if you’re interested in coming on as a guest if you have an interesting motion graphic-related topic! MondayMeeting.org
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Educator, Mentor, Public SpeakerSelf-Employed Jan 2022 - PresentFebruary 2025 - Super secret presentation event with a certain software company -not announced yet! 🤫🤫🤫October 2024 - February 2025 - Host of Women in Animation Mentor Circle, “From Chaos to Clarity: Productivity Strategies to Thrive as a Freelance Motion Designer”July 2024 - January 2025 - Host of 2 “Food in Motion” animation and sound design collabs featuring retro food ads.July 2024 - SIGGRAPH presentation for MAXON -“Timeless Animations: Using Red Giant Universe to Enhance Era-Spanning Collages”!February 2024 - Colorado Mograph Meetup presentation, how to “Network like a Gamer” (using your gamer persona and common cognitive biases to form more effective networking strategies, which I’m turning into a YouTube course in 2025)!May 2023 - Q&A Panel for the Design and Animation “DAT Tour” in Denver, CO.September 2022 - Host of the “Time & Task Management” Productivity Workshop at Camp Mograph in Virginia!January 2022 - Launched my “Time and Task Management for Creative Freelancers" SkillShare Class, and since the launch, I have 3 more classes that I produced on goal setting and gamification (reshooting updates in 2025), using sensory memory for productivity, and project management for After Effects, on my YouTube channel (@jenjenvanhorn)!I‘ve been invited to give presentations via Zoom to animation career prep classes across the US since 2019!
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Teaching AssistantSchool Of Motion Jan 2021 - PresentUsI have had the pleasure of being a Teaching Assistant for several classes at School of Motion! This role has been very rewarding -my heart is full every time I see it "click" for a student! I also didn't realize how being a teaching assistant would strengthen my own motion and design foundation, as well as sharpen my management, oversight, and art direction skills, so that's been an exciting discovery.These are the classes I have TA'd for so far: After Effects Kickstart, Photoshop + Illustrator Unleashed, Animation Bootcamp, Illustration for Motion -
Lead Motion Designer And IllustratorSmart Fish Productions Nov 2015 - PresentPortland, Oregon, UsI have animated over 150 corporate explainers for Smart Fish, and I have created onboarding materials and led training for our illustrators and animators. I have a very high approval rate on the first draft, and my work has directly contributed to new clients signing up for additional packages! I really love animating explainers, and this job has fine tuned my attention to detail, creative problem solving, and high level concept visualization skills. We have a solid team in place, and our streamlined process allows me to execute what I need to, when I need to, without a second wasted.More recently in 2024, I have taken over as art director and lead illustrator, for our repeat clients. -
The Ultimate Creative FreelancerJen Van Horn Llc Jan 2012 - Present2024/2025 - Ongoing Motion Design Vendor/Contractor for Denver Public Schools, Motimatic, 24 Seven/SketchDeck, and the Denver Eats Events Team!I have been hustling and networking as a freelancer for quite awhile now. Even though I like to identify as a Senior Motion Designer and Art Director, I've have worn ALL of the hats: graphic designer, script writer, concept artist, sound design, animator, illustrator, producer, creative lead, manager, recruiter, and sales. I have given interviews, presentations, and workshops on my journey as well as shared my knowledge of freelancing, time and project management, and productivity on various panels and podcasts.
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Senior Motion Designer/Creative LeadCraftsman+ Jan 2022 - Aug 2023New York , Ny, UsI was the Creative Lead for Microsoft Casual Games, and my roles included creating high level concepts, motion and static production, and team oversight. I contributed to other ads for our various clients, as well in house marketing content. I was also able to exercise my passion for onboarding new hires, as well as sourcing the educational resources for our creative team at Craftsman+!Ads: Microsoft Solitaire, Microsoft Mahjong, Blizzard Diablo II, Bethesda Mighty Doom, Duolingo, Wizards of the Coast Magic Arena, Niantic Peridot, Niantic Pokémon GO, Niantic Transformers Heavy Metal, and Roblox. -
Vfx CoordinatorUpgrade Vfx Apr 2019 - Jun 2021Ads: Vizio tv and sound bar campaigns for 2019 and 2021Educational Content: MasterClass -James Cameron Teaches Filmmaking
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Research Project ManagerStalkr-Worldwide Jun 2016 - May 2021Portland, Oregon, UsAds: Lyft, Alaska Air, VW, Budweiser, Nike, Adidas, Google, Honda, Subway, Gatorade, Bumble, Facebook, Jeep, YouTubeTV, USPS, Red Cross, Beats By Dre, MTV, BMW, Cisco, GMTV Shows: Modern Love, TransparentFeatures: The Big Short, Molly’s Game -
Digital Media Artist, Editor, Motion DesignerUproxx Studios Apr 2015 - Dec 2015Culver City, California, UsWeb series: theDESK, theTRUTH -
Vfx CoordinatorBarnstorm Vfx Mar 2013 - Jun 2013Burbank, California, UsTelevision shows: Various pilot episodes for pilot season, Elementary, Nashville, The Good WifeFeatures: Nebraska, In a World, Jobs -
Research Project ManagerT3 Media Apr 2012 - Jun 2012Television shows: Pretty Little Liars, Girls, Veep, Newsroom, House of LiesFeatures: Argo, The Great Gatsby+ Various content sourced for commercial, documentary, gaming, and political campaign projects
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Editor/Motion DesignerWits' End Productions Sep 2010 - Mar 2011Web series: Guy Eating Cereal
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Transcriber, Logger, Story Assist, Assistant EditorBase Productions Nov 2008 - Mar 2011Television shows: Car Warriors ∙ Crime 360 ∙ Police POV ∙ Splitsville ∙ Sports Science ∙ Known Universe ∙ Last American Cowboy ∙ Fight Science ∙ Human Wrecking Balls ∙ Jesse James Is A Dead Man ∙ Fact or Faked ∙ Legend Quest ∙ Playing With Fire ∙ Shark Shoot Fiji ∙ Curiosity: How Do Drugs Work? (Lead AE)
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Production InternCitizen Pictures Sep 2006 - Apr 2007Denver, Co, UsTelevision shows: Giada's Weekend Getaways ∙ Simply Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffman
Jen Van Horn Skills
Jen Van Horn Education Details
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Rocky Mountain College Of Art + Design (Rmcad)3D Animation And Technical Design
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Jen Van Horn works for Monday Meeting Podcast
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Jen Van Horn's current role is Senior Motion Designer + Art Director.
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Jen Van Horn attended Rocky Mountain College Of Art + Design (Rmcad).
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