I am a motion graphic artist and animator with experience creating dynamic 2D/3D animations, illustrations, and VFX for broadcast, digital, interactive and social media. With a background in advertising as an art director/creative director. I am skilled at blending creativity with storytelling and strategic thinking to deliver engaging, visual content that resonates with audiences and enhances user experience. I blend creative storytelling with strategic thinking to craft visuals that captivate audiences and elevate user experiences. My experience spans motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, VFX, and art direction for brands across broadcast, digital and social platforms.

Dolph Kawalec

I am a motion graphic artist and animator with experience creating dynamic 2D/3D animations, illustrations, and VFX for broadcast, digital, interactive and social media. With a background in advertising as an art director/creative director. I am skilled at blending creativity with storytelling and strategic thinking to deliver engaging, visual content that resonates with audiences and enhances user experience. I blend creative storytelling with strategic thinking to craft visuals that captivate audiences and elevate user experiences. My experience spans motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, VFX, and art direction for brands across broadcast, digital and social platforms.

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I am a motion graphic artist and animator with experience creating dynamic 2D/3D animations, illustrations, and VFX for broadcast, digital, interactive and social media. With a background in advertising as an art director/creative director. I am skilled at blending creativity with storytelling and strategic thinking to deliver engaging, visual content that resonates with audiences and enhances user experience.

I blend creative storytelling with strategic thinking to craft visuals that captivate audiences and elevate user experiences. My experience spans motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, VFX, and art direction for brands across broadcast, digital and social platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist | Owner at ZFT Studio, LLC
March 3, 2018 - Present
CG Artist | Animator at Pace Communications
June 7, 2019 - Present
ACD | Art Director at Mullen Lowe US
January 31, 2013 - February 27, 2017
VP, Creative DIrector at GlobalHue
February 28, 2010 - September 29, 2012
ACD | Art Director at Publicis Mid-America
July 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008
ACD | Art Diretor at Leo Burnett, Chicago
April 1, 2005 - April 30, 2006
ACD | Art Director at FCB, Chicago
May 1, 2002 - September 1, 2004
ACD | Art Director at BBDO Chicago
March 1, 1998 - August 31, 2002
Owner | Motion Graphic Artist | CG Generalist at ZFT Studio, LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Motion Graphics, 2D/3D Animation, Modeling, Lighting, Texturing, Rigging, Editing, VFX, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photo Retouching. Clients/Partners: 3Headed Monster, BASF, CarGurus, CarStar, CiCis Pizza, Cone Healthcare, Flagstar Bank, Greensboro Opera, Greenworks, Lenovo, LAPD, Mullen Lowe, Mythic, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, The Variable, VGCA.
Freelance Motion Graphic Artist | GC Generalist at Various
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Motion Graphics, 2D/3D Animation, Modeling, Lighting, Texturing, Rigging, Editing, VFX, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photo Retouching.

Education

BA at University of Pittsburgh
August 1, 1988 - December 15, 1992
Certificate at Chicago Portfolio School
June 1, 1996 - June 30, 1998
Bachelor's degree at University of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Portfolio/Diploma at Chicago Portfolio School
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other