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I am a passionate Motion Graphic Designer with 30 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across digital, television, and social platforms. I combine storytelling with advanced technical skills to produce engaging animations, video content, and graphic design solutions that captivate audiences. Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams on a wide range of projects—from broadcast graphics to educational visuals. I bring a keen design sense and a collaborative mindset to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality final products.…I am a passionate Motion Graphic Designer with 30 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across digital, television, and social platforms. I combine storytelling with advanced technical skills to produce engaging animations, video content, and graphic design solutions that captivate audiences. Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams on a wide range of projects—from broadcast graphics to educational visuals. I bring a keen design sense and a collaborative mindset to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality final products.

Chris DiNardo

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I am a passionate Motion Graphic Designer with 30 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across digital, television, and social platforms. I combine storytelling with advanced technical skills to produce engaging animations, video content, and graphic design solutions that captivate audiences. Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams on a wide range of projects—from broadcast graphics to educational visuals. I bring a keen design sense and a collaborative mindset to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality final products.…I am a passionate Motion Graphic Designer with 30 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across digital, television, and social platforms. I combine storytelling with advanced technical skills to produce engaging animations, video content, and graphic design solutions that captivate audiences. Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams on a wide range of projects—from broadcast graphics to educational visuals. I bring a keen design sense and a collaborative mindset to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality final products.

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I am a passionate Motion Graphic Designer with 30 years of experience creating visually compelling designs across digital, television, and social platforms. I combine storytelling with advanced technical skills to produce engaging animations, video content, and graphic design solutions that captivate audiences.

Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams on a wide range of projects—from broadcast graphics to educational visuals. I bring a keen design sense and a collaborative mindset to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality final products.

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English

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer, Animator, and Editor at Self-employed

January 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance designer, animator, and editor providing remote and occasional studio work. Produced visuals for a wide range of projects including architectural visualizations, broadcast opens, instructional videos, lifestyle content, and maps. Clients included The Smithsonian Channel, Mean Green Media, Ambient Skies, and Stormwind.

VFX Supervisor at Blade FX

January 1, 2016 - October 23, 2025

Hired as the VFX Supervisor for Blade's graphics department; led junior designers, maintained production standards, and delivered visuals on tight deadlines.

CG Animator/Designer at Cerebral Lounge

January 1, 2015 - October 23, 2025

Senior 3D artist responsible for creating visuals for DC-area and national clients; managed junior staff, expanded the production pipeline, and earned multiple industry awards for DC and Atlanta regions.

CG Animator at Turner Studios

January 1, 2005 - October 23, 2025

Worked on Turner properties across the production pipeline, including practical effects, shot augmentation, and CG. Contributed to major promotions and branding efforts; received multiple industry awards.

Art Director at Macquarium

January 1, 1997 - October 23, 2025

First hire for Macquarium Multimedia; recruited and mentored art staff, grew the team to over 20 artists, and helped spawn Fathom Studios; oversaw artistic direction and production.

Freelance Illustrator at Savannah, GA

January 1, 1994 - October 23, 2025

Illustrated for White Wolf Publications; contributed to Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse role-playing games; produced over 150 published pieces across multiple books.

Freelance Animator, Educator, and Architect's Assistant at Self-employed (St. Croix, US Virgin Islands)

January 1, 2008 - October 23, 2025

Moved to freelance work from a structured production environment; produced client work for local and remote clients; taught art history and computer use at a private school for at-risk students; established a laptop-based computer lab on campus.

Freelance Designer, Animator, and Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance designer, animator, and editor delivering visual solutions for digital, broadcast, and social media projects. Collaborated with clients including Mean Green Media, the Home Builders Association, Ambient Skies, Mattel, and Stormwind to create engaging visuals and compelling content.

VFX Supervisor at Blade

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Led Blade's graphics department as VFX Supervisor, elevating production standards, meeting tight deadlines, and exceeding client expectations. Produced visualizations for industrial-construction projects, managed a team of junior artists, and advanced the studio’s production pipeline.

CG Animator/Designer at Cerebral Lounge

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015

Senior 3D artist responsible for creative design, execution, and team leadership on key projects. Won multiple Gold and Silver ADDY awards for the DC and Atlanta regions. Clients included Discovery Communications properties, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Smithsonian, and other prominent brands.

Freelance CG Animator, Educator, and Architect's Assistant at Self-Employed / Freelance – St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Relocated with a compact laptop and reliable internet to work as a freelance animator, educator, and architect’s assistant. Produced client work for local and remote clients, leveraging self-motivation and resilience to deliver quality results.

CG Animator at Turner Studios

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005

CG Animator at Turner Studios (Effects Department). Contributed to Turner properties such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, TCM, and Turner Sports. Created practical effects, shot augmentation, and CG sequences, collaborating with a team of designers and animators.

Art Director at Macquarium

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

First recruit for Macquarium Multimedia in Atlanta. Taught myself Alias (pre-Maya), Photoshop, After Effects (then CoSA), and other tools to meet production demands. Supervised art staff hiring, education, and production management.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Savannah

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994

Began illustration career while attending Savannah College of Art and Design. Worked largely in pen and ink, collaborating with White Wolf Publications for the World of Darkness RPG line, producing over 150 printed pieces across multiple books.