Hello. I have 20 years of professional experience working in NYC, Los Angeles and Minneapolis in the field of motion graphics and animation. Please check out my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ All the work here was designed and animated by me. I specialize in working with brands to develop fully produced animations. This involves the entire process of starting from a written script, then designing storyboards, and lastly on to the animation, edit and sound design phase. I am very seasoned animator, but I consider myself a graphic designer first and foremost. I have also spent the last two years working with Midjourney AI and Runway AI making images and video. I am daily experimenting with AI to find better workflows that assist traditional computer design and animation. I can provide several examples upon request as they are not on my website. Thanks, Chris Averbeck

Chris Averbeck

Hello. I have 20 years of professional experience working in NYC, Los Angeles and Minneapolis in the field of motion graphics and animation. Please check out my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ All the work here was designed and animated by me. I specialize in working with brands to develop fully produced animations. This involves the entire process of starting from a written script, then designing storyboards, and lastly on to the animation, edit and sound design phase. I am very seasoned animator, but I consider myself a graphic designer first and foremost. I have also spent the last two years working with Midjourney AI and Runway AI making images and video. I am daily experimenting with AI to find better workflows that assist traditional computer design and animation. I can provide several examples upon request as they are not on my website. Thanks, Chris Averbeck

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Hello. I have 20 years of professional experience working in NYC, Los Angeles and Minneapolis in the field of motion graphics and animation. Please check out my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup All the work here was designed and animated by me.
I specialize in working with brands to develop fully produced animations. This involves the entire process of starting from a written script, then designing storyboards, and lastly on to the animation, edit and sound design phase. I am very seasoned animator, but I consider myself a graphic designer first and foremost.

I have also spent the last two years working with Midjourney AI and Runway AI making images and video. I am daily experimenting with AI to find better workflows that assist traditional computer design and animation. I can provide several examples upon request as they are not on my website.

Thanks,
Chris Averbeck

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Art Director at Geodesic Gnome
January 1, 2016 - Present
Owner and Creative Director at Geodesic Gnome specializing in Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Storyboards, 2D and 3D Animation.
Senior Art Director at Splice
December 31, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Senior art director involved in all aspects of the creative process including client management, concept development, design, and production supervision. Directed live action photo shoots for COX Cable, supervised on-set post production for various projects, and was art director and lead animator for network show opens such as Who Really Discovered America, America Unearthed, Property Wars, Dig Wars, Feed the Beast. Designed and directed the Minnesota Original Show open that received an award from Promax/BDA.
Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator at LoyalKaspar
December 31, 2009 - July 11, 2025
Worked as Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator involved with storyboard development and production supervision. Directed and co-directed live action shoots for Wachovia Bank, Food Network, and Treasure HD.
Freelance Art Director at Superfad
August 31, 2007 - July 11, 2025
Freelance Art Director during summer 2007.
Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator at MTV Networks
April 30, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Developed the Viacom upfront video presentation for Madison Square Gardens as Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator from February to April 2006.
Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator at Eyeball NYC
December 31, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Freelance Art Director and Lead Animator responsible for storyboard development and production supervision. Participated on the new business pitch team developing concepts and styleframes for new business.
Freelance Lead Designer and Animator at Stardust Studios
September 30, 2005 - July 11, 2025
Freelance lead designer and animator for clients including Nike, ABC Sports, and Lipitor.
Designer at Rezn8
December 31, 2004 - July 11, 2025
Designer involved with network branding, animation, and UI design. Developed CBS network brand from 2001-2003, contributed 3D design to the Xbox 1 game user interface, created looks for the Windows XP operating system, and developed future UI prototypes for Microsoft.
Web Designer and Developer at Larsen Design
December 31, 1999 - July 11, 2025
Web designer and developer.
Owner / Creative Director at Geodesic Gnome
January 1, 2016 - Present
Serves as the owner and creative director responsible for motion graphics, art direction, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation projects. Manages creative processes and client engagements.
Senior Art Director at Splice
December 31, 2015 - July 11, 2025
Senior art director involved in all aspects of the creative process, including client management, concept development, design, and production supervision. Directed live action photo shoots and on-set post production supervision. Led art direction and animation for network show opens and designed award-winning projects.
Freelance Art Director / Lead Animator at Loyalkaspar
December 31, 2009 - July 11, 2025
Freelance art director and lead animator responsible for storyboard development and production supervision. Directed and co-directed live action shoots for major clients including Wachovia Bank and Food Network.
Freelance Art Director at Superfad
August 31, 2007 - July 11, 2025
Worked as freelance art director during summer 2007, contributing to various projects.
Freelance Art Director / Lead Animator at MTV Networks
April 30, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Developed the Viacom upfront video presentation for Madison Square Garden as a freelance art director and lead animator.
Freelance Art Director / Lead Animator at Eyeball NYC
December 31, 2006 - July 11, 2025
Involved with storyboard development, production supervision, and participated on new business pitch teams by developing concepts and styleframes.
Freelance Lead Designer and Animator at Stardust Studios
September 30, 2005 - July 11, 2025
Provided lead design and animation services for clients including Nike, ABC Sports, and Lipitor.
Designer at Rezn8
December 31, 2004 - July 11, 2025
Worked on network branding, animation, and UI design projects including the CBS network brand, Xbox 1 game user interface, Windows XP looks, and future UI prototypes for Microsoft.
Web Designer and Developer at Larsen Design
December 31, 1999 - July 11, 2025
Designed and developed web projects.

Education

BFA at Moorhead State Minnesota
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
BA at Moorhead State Minnesota
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
BFA at Moorhead State Minnesota
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
BA at Moorhead State Minnesota
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

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Industry Experience

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