Lead visual design and motion graphics team, brand strategy and storytelling across digital, social, streaming and interactive platforms. 5+ years managing an in-house, international, award-winning motion team (NYC + London). Overseeing scalable design systems: MOGRTs (After Effects) used by 400+ producers and editors creating 5,000+ videos/year across social platforms. Directing award-winning content: explainers + branded stories: Emmys, Webbys + SPD Gold Medals.
Priorities USA: Senior Art Director · [2020]
Digital campaigns across political and social issues. Manage designers and partner with strategy, research and comms to produce high-impact work for multilingual audiences.
TED Conferences: Senior Designer · [2018 – 2019]
Visual identity and motion systems for TED’s editorial and branded content. Creative development for global explainer series and campaign work, working closely with editorial, events and production teams.
Vimeo: Senior Motion Designer · [2017 – 2018]
Develop campaign visuals and motion identity for Vimeo’s marketing and product teams. Work across brand, product launches and editorial storytelling.
Gizmodo Media Group: Senior Motion Designer · [2015 – 2017]
Create motion graphics systems for Gizmodo’s editorial brands across video, features, social and more.
Additonal Experience: Art Director & Designer · [2007 – 2014] Al Jazeera Media Network, Yahoo Studios, Vox Studios, Peloton, NBC Universal, MSNBC, SomeOne in London, Aimaq Rapp Stolle, Dazed Media.
Education: BA (Hons) Design Studies, London Metropolitan University
Video Journalism Intensive, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism