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Springfield, Missouri, United States

Capture and edit photography of architectural spaces, office environments, live events, performers, staff and the construction and fabrication process to visually communicate the brand and product message of the company.Produce and edit video, as well as create animated VFX for a biweekly episodic YouTube series designed to educate a broad audience through thought-leadership discussions as well as tech-talks with vendors and manufacturers.Take concepts from the marketing team and convert them into impactful motion graphics, animated logos, looping scenic imagery, animated intros/outros, name plates, lower third elements, moving graphs, data fields, motion-tracked title call-outs, and other assorted VFX to add polish and depth to a robust video-based communication strategy. In collaboration with an external videographer, capture and edit video of architectural spaces, office environments, live events, performers, staff and the construction and fabrication process to visually communicate project case studies and bring the services of the company to life through video. Research, acquire, test, update, maintain, store, and inventory all camera and lighting equipment as well as the building and maintaining all department workstations and NAS/cloud storage. Develop and ideate all departmental workflow processes, file structure systems, and visual/motion language (color grading and VFX stylization). Work with the marketing team to ideate and produce new visual content for web, social and email marketing.Coordinate with the marketing team to review and finalize materials before publishing.Update project management documentation/software based on project status.

Springfield, Mo

Oculum works is a digital media services & content provider. Specializing in 3D virtual reality tours, animation, commercial photography, professional digital image editing, and graphic design. Clients commonly served are advertising agencies, local businesses, hospitality service providers, property management companies, retailers, logistics companies, and anyone that has a space they want to showcase to the world in the most immersive and interactive way possible. Provide clients critical separation from competitors by leveraging the latest breakthroughs in computational photography, motion media, and digital design.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Create 3D & 2D assets for client use in advertising, video production, and video game development. Work closely with clients and creative teams in order to meet and exceed their needs. Utilize a wide array of software to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Operated as a contract animator for a corporate advertising agency with more than 40,000 associates generating over $65B in annual sales across 70+ offices. Advantage Solutions is a premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency, committed to building brand value for clients and customers. Tasked with inspiring consensus on national programs for large clients by creating motion graphics. Brought ideas to life with minimal direction from creative directors. Articulated complex stories through motion graphics and powerful visuals that helped clients achieve their marketing goals.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Served as the lead animator for a media development company which operates as a collective of artists, designers, developers, and problem-solvers. Company services ranged from developing custom game engines, to crafting unique motion graphics, launching promotional campaigns, and producing all forms of paper media. Managed client projects in industries including food services, clinical, small business, and entertainment. Primary tasks included managing all facets of animation production pipeline, training rising animators, brainstorming with fellow artists, troubleshooting technical animation issues, and creating motion graphics for clients.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Created 2D & 3D motion graphics for client use in advertising, video production, video game development, and entertainment media. Worked in a small indie game developer environment that shipped over 30 combined titles across multiple gaming platforms. Regular tasks included setting up animation files, following mockups precisely, solving technical issues, and planning overall animation workflow for projects. Worked closely with programmers, other artists, and studio directors in order to ship projects in a timely manner.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Created motion graphics for a full-service marketing agency specializing in advertising, PR, digital, social media and food branding. Served clients of just about any size and scope to make brands into trailblazers and customers into believers. Focused on developing improved motion graphics techniques and practices to generate lift for client campaigns. Helped with educating clients about 2D and 3D animation by demonstrating the benefits of integrating new motion media into their existing marketing mix.