Motion designer, video editor, and creative director with 10+ years across broadcast television, tech, fintech, and Web3. I run Paintbox Studio out of San Diego, producing motion graphics, brand animation, explainer videos, social content, product demos, and launch campaigns for companies that need polished, fast-turnaround creative. My production stack covers After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and an AI-integrated pipeline (Runway, ElevenLabs, and others) that accelerates everything from concepting to final delivery. I'm not experimenting with AI tools on the side. They're built into how I actually work, which means tighter timelines and higher output without sacrificing craft. Recent and past work includes motion design for a16z Crypto, building the video function at Polygon Labs, directing a feature-length documentary (SCALE) that premiered at ETH Paris, and leading design at Sei where I created a production system that tripled content output. Earlier in my career I built San Diego Zoo Kids into a children's television network with 300+ US hospital partners and PBS worldwide distribution, and worked in broadcast at CBS, FOX, and NBC. I take on freelance, contract, and project-based work. Comfortable working autonomously or under a creative director. Available for remote engagements in any timezone.

Aaron

Motion designer, video editor, and creative director with 10+ years across broadcast television, tech, fintech, and Web3. I run Paintbox Studio out of San Diego, producing motion graphics, brand animation, explainer videos, social content, product demos, and launch campaigns for companies that need polished, fast-turnaround creative. My production stack covers After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and an AI-integrated pipeline (Runway, ElevenLabs, and others) that accelerates everything from concepting to final delivery. I'm not experimenting with AI tools on the side. They're built into how I actually work, which means tighter timelines and higher output without sacrificing craft. Recent and past work includes motion design for a16z Crypto, building the video function at Polygon Labs, directing a feature-length documentary (SCALE) that premiered at ETH Paris, and leading design at Sei where I created a production system that tripled content output. Earlier in my career I built San Diego Zoo Kids into a children's television network with 300+ US hospital partners and PBS worldwide distribution, and worked in broadcast at CBS, FOX, and NBC. I take on freelance, contract, and project-based work. Comfortable working autonomously or under a creative director. Available for remote engagements in any timezone.

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Motion designer, video editor, and creative director with 10+ years across broadcast television, tech, fintech, and Web3. I run Paintbox Studio out of San Diego, producing motion graphics, brand animation, explainer videos, social content, product demos, and launch campaigns for companies that need polished, fast-turnaround creative.

My production stack covers After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and an AI-integrated pipeline (Runway, ElevenLabs, and others) that accelerates everything from concepting to final delivery. I’m not experimenting with AI tools on the side. They’re built into how I actually work, which means tighter timelines and higher output without sacrificing craft.

Recent and past work includes motion design for a16z Crypto, building the video function at Polygon Labs, directing a feature-length documentary (SCALE) that premiered at ETH Paris, and leading design at Sei where I created a production system that tripled content output. Earlier in my career I built San Diego Zoo Kids into a children’s television network with 300+ US hospital partners and PBS worldwide distribution, and worked in broadcast at CBS, FOX, and NBC.

I take on freelance, contract, and project-based work. Comfortable working autonomously or under a creative director. Available for remote engagements in any timezone.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Paintbox Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Fractional creative studio for protocols, founders, and growth-stage brands. AI-assisted pipeline delivers full-team output at machine speed. Brand systems, motion, video, and product on 48-hour delivery cycles.
Design Lead at Sei Development Foundation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led brand and creative for a Layer 1: site redesign, brand and product design for incubations (Monaco Trading, Picasso Markets, Mach 1), and full-org campaigns with three external agencies. Built a self-serve Figma template library and an AI-powered design request system. Created a production pipeline that cut delivery from 2 weeks to 48 hours, 3× output.
Senior Manager, Video Production at Polygon Labs
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Created and directed SCALE, an 8-month documentary on zero-knowledge technology. Traveled globally to document partnership announcements and interview founders and builders across the Polygon ecosystem. Produced animated explainers for complex technical architecture, built a Figma social template library for the team, and partnered with community and gaming teams to launch new ecosystem projects.
Freelance Animator at CoinDesk
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Animation and motion graphics for NFT All Stars, CoinDesk’s animated talk show on the NFT world hosted by Jason Bailey (Artnome) and Marguerite deCourcelle (Coin Artist), shipping weekly to one of crypto media’s largest audiences.
Sr. Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at San Diego Zoo Global
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Lead motion designer for one of the world’s most recognized conservation brands. 4M+ annual visitors. Shipped 500+ assets across broadcast, digital, social, fundraising, and in-park channels. Filmed wildlife on location across the park in partnership with keepers and curators. Managed a three-person video team. Led creative direction on the San Diego Zoo Kids brand initiative. Built it end to end: identity, website, merch, in-park TV network, and the digital signage system spanning hundreds of screens park-wide for exhibit information, entrance ticketing, restaurant menus, and wayfinding.
Motion Graphics & Promo Lead at CBS · FOX31 · NBC4
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015
On-air graphics, news packages, show opens, and promos across three major broadcast networks in daily-deadline newsroom environments. Promoted from Graphic Artist to Promo Lead.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising at University of Central Oklahoma
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Professional Services