Hi, I'm Jonathan Forsman, an Emmy-nominated Motion Designer and Animator with over 15 years of experience creating dynamic graphics and animations for some of the biggest brands. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite and thrive in fast-paced environments where I get to bring stories to life from concept to the final frame. I love collaborating with teams and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished, engaging content across on-air, digital, and social platforms. Whether it's designing title sequences, branded graphics, or promotional videos, I strive to maintain brand consistency while adding a unique creative flair.

Jonathan Forsman

Hi, I'm Jonathan Forsman, an Emmy-nominated Motion Designer and Animator with over 15 years of experience creating dynamic graphics and animations for some of the biggest brands. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite and thrive in fast-paced environments where I get to bring stories to life from concept to the final frame. I love collaborating with teams and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished, engaging content across on-air, digital, and social platforms. Whether it's designing title sequences, branded graphics, or promotional videos, I strive to maintain brand consistency while adding a unique creative flair.

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Hi, I’m Jonathan Forsman, an Emmy-nominated Motion Designer and Animator with over 15 years of experience creating dynamic graphics and animations for some of the biggest brands. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite and thrive in fast-paced environments where I get to bring stories to life from concept to the final frame.

I love collaborating with teams and pushing creative boundaries to deliver polished, engaging content across on-air, digital, and social platforms. Whether it’s designing title sequences, branded graphics, or promotional videos, I strive to maintain brand consistency while adding a unique creative flair.

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Work Experience

Motion Graphics Animator, Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2024 - June 19, 2024
Animated motion graphics for Ebony Magazine’s 2024 Power 100 Awards Ceremony; designed and animated video for the Halo Screen at Intuit Dome; designed and animated main titles for the feature film Daughters of the Domino.
Motion Graphics Animator, Designer at Motortrend
December 1, 2016 - July 1, 2024
Created title sequences and promotional graphics for web series including Drives Unexpected, Electrifying the Outdoors, and The InEVitable, balancing brand fidelity and creative flair. Delivered branded motion graphics for clients including Porsche, Lexus, and Infiniti, managing simultaneous deadlines and maintaining visual consistency. Collaborated on concept development and pitch decks for original programming such as Drift This! and Kia Telluride ad campaigns.
Motion Graphics Animator, Designer at Elastic/A52
September 1, 2010 - October 31, 2016
Earned an Emmy nomination in Main Title Design for Showtime’s Masters of Sex. Designed creative content, motion graphics, characters, and typography for prominent clients such as Showtime, HBO, Nike, and Samsung. Designed packaging for Special Edition Game of Thrones Steelbooks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods