I’m John Conway, a freelance animator and motion graphics artist with more than 20 years of experience in both the industry and academia. I specialize in character animation and motion graphics, collaborating with local studios and producing animated music videos for artists such as Ziggy Marley, Paris Aspen, The Resolvers, and Spam All-Stars, among others. I’ve also worked with a wide range of collaborators including Dalek, Marc, and Jim Mahfood to create dynamic visuals. In addition to client work, I teach at Lynn University as an Associate Professor, sharing real-world industry insights with students and helping them build practical skills for their future careers. I’ve previously taught at Digital Media Arts College, covering over 40 subjects in Animation and Graphic Design, with a focus on Character Animation and Motion Graphics. I’m passionate about mentoring and helping students translate theory into compelling, impactful visuals.

John Conway

I’m John Conway, a freelance animator and motion graphics artist with more than 20 years of experience in both the industry and academia. I specialize in character animation and motion graphics, collaborating with local studios and producing animated music videos for artists such as Ziggy Marley, Paris Aspen, The Resolvers, and Spam All-Stars, among others. I’ve also worked with a wide range of collaborators including Dalek, Marc, and Jim Mahfood to create dynamic visuals. In addition to client work, I teach at Lynn University as an Associate Professor, sharing real-world industry insights with students and helping them build practical skills for their future careers. I’ve previously taught at Digital Media Arts College, covering over 40 subjects in Animation and Graphic Design, with a focus on Character Animation and Motion Graphics. I’m passionate about mentoring and helping students translate theory into compelling, impactful visuals.

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I’m John Conway, a freelance animator and motion graphics artist with more than 20 years of experience in both the industry and academia. I specialize in character animation and motion graphics, collaborating with local studios and producing animated music videos for artists such as Ziggy Marley, Paris Aspen, The Resolvers, and Spam All-Stars, among others. I’ve also worked with a wide range of collaborators including Dalek, Marc, and Jim Mahfood to create dynamic visuals.

In addition to client work, I teach at Lynn University as an Associate Professor, sharing real-world industry insights with students and helping them build practical skills for their future careers. I’ve previously taught at Digital Media Arts College, covering over 40 subjects in Animation and Graphic Design, with a focus on Character Animation and Motion Graphics. I’m passionate about mentoring and helping students translate theory into compelling, impactful visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator and Motion Graphics Artist at C3 Motion Graphics
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Freelance animator and motion graphics artist delivering design and animation services for clients. Collaborated with local studios including Studio Z, Animatic Media, Think Visual Group, and Plum Productions Media. Created animated music videos for artists such as Ziggy Marley, Paris Aspen, The Resolvers, and Spam All-Stars, and contributed to projects with artists like Dalek, Marc, Jim Mahfood, and Marc Paper Scissor.
Animator/Animatic Artist at Animatic Media
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2024
Created television commercial animatics for brands including Kellogg’s, Nissan, AWS, Nature’s Sweet, Edward Jones, Sesame Workshop, and PlaySkool. Collaborated with production teams and agencies (Leo Burnett, TBWA, Havas Media, Publicis Groupe) both remotely and on-site, using Maya and After Effects to produce 2D and 3D animatics.
Associate Professor at Lynn University
January 1, 2018 - Present
Taught courses in Motion Design, Video Editing, and Photography. Brought industry experience into the classroom to prepare students for professional careers. Experience teaching both in-person and online.
Assistant Professor at Digital Media Arts College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2018
Taught over 40 subjects in Animation and Graphic Design, specializing in Character Animation, Traditional Animation, and Motion Graphics. Designed class projects with industry relevance and prepared students for professional work.
Character Animator and Rigger at Bigshot Toyworks
January 1, 2020 - Present
Converted hi-quality toy models into lower poly character rigs. Animated many of Bigshot's own characters and rigged the Nounish Friends featured on the VeVe Marketplace.
After Effects and Maya Artist at Animatic Media
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2024
Created television commercial animatics for brands including Kellogg’s, Nissan, AWS, Nature’s Sweet, Edward Jones, Sesame Workshop, PlaySkool. Collaborated with agencies like Leo Burnett, TBWA, Havas Media, Publicis Groupe; worked remotely and on-site. Used Maya, After Effects and mocap clips to produce 2D and 3D animatics.
Animator and Professor at Lynn University
January 1, 2018 - Present
Animator and Professor with over 20 years of experience; taught Motion Design, Video Editing, and Photography, leveraging industry experience to prepare students for professional careers; experience teaching in-person and online.
Animator and After Effects/Maya Artist at Animatic Media
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2024
Created television commercial animatics for brands like Kellogg’s, Nissan, AWS, Nature’s Sweet, Edward Jones, Sesame Workshop, and PlaySkool; collaborated with agencies such as Leo Burnett, TBWA, Havas Media, and Publicis Groupe; used Maya and After Effects to produce 2D and 3D animatics.

Education

Master’s Degree (MFA) at Florida Atlantic University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor’s Degree (BFA) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Master’s Degree at Florida Atlantic University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor’s Degree at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
MFA at Florida Atlantic University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other