Hi! I'm Holly Bernal, an award-winning Editor and Motion Graphics Designer with over 12 years of experience in animation, video production, and graphic design. I love creating high-quality visual content that engages audiences and tells impactful stories. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with major clients like HBO, PBS NOVA, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, which has helped me hone my skills in delivering creative and effective final products. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can blend creativity with strategic communication, whether it’s directing animated graphics, managing teams of designers, or editing compelling video content. I’m passionate about leveraging my motion design and video editing expertise to help brands and media outlets connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Holly Bernal

Hi! I'm Holly Bernal, an award-winning Editor and Motion Graphics Designer with over 12 years of experience in animation, video production, and graphic design. I love creating high-quality visual content that engages audiences and tells impactful stories. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with major clients like HBO, PBS NOVA, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, which has helped me hone my skills in delivering creative and effective final products. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can blend creativity with strategic communication, whether it’s directing animated graphics, managing teams of designers, or editing compelling video content. I’m passionate about leveraging my motion design and video editing expertise to help brands and media outlets connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

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Hi! I’m Holly Bernal, an award-winning Editor and Motion Graphics Designer with over 12 years of experience in animation, video production, and graphic design. I love creating high-quality visual content that engages audiences and tells impactful stories. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with major clients like HBO, PBS NOVA, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, which has helped me hone my skills in delivering creative and effective final products.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can blend creativity with strategic communication, whether it’s directing animated graphics, managing teams of designers, or editing compelling video content. I’m passionate about leveraging my motion design and video editing expertise to help brands and media outlets connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Designer & Video Editor at Freelance
June 1, 2015 - June 15, 2024
Delivered high-quality video editing and motion design services to clients including HBO, John Legend, PBS NOVA, Pearson Education, CapitalOne Business, B&H Photo Video, James Bay, and Canva, addressing diverse creative needs and objectives.
Sr. Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
November 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Directed production of animated graphics for two business journalism brands including editorial videos, social media, and live events. Managed a team of freelance designers ensuring brand consistency. Created over 50 animated videos contributing to a 30% increase in audience engagement. Also created all editorial thumbnails for the Fast Company brand.
Lead Animator & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
June 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Designed and created motion graphics for documentaries, webinars, and promotional events, achieving a 15% increase in live event engagement and 35% increase in site traffic over time. Collaborated with various teams to support video production, content scripting, and creative development.
Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Pitched, edited, and animated videos for digital platforms, supporting editorial and sponsored campaigns. Contributed to content development and scripting for exclusive video series, producing over 100 videos and achieving significant increases in YouTube subscriptions for both brands.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Case Against Adnan Syed, HBO
December 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Designed and executed over 25 custom motion graphics for episodes 1 and 2, enhancing visual storytelling with archival animations. Managed editorial team workflow from rough cut to picture lock, quality checking over 100 elements before final delivery.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Great American Read, PBS
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Assisted production of a part-live, part-prerecorded finale episode by contributing motion graphics and documentary segments. Managed editorial workflow integrating the work of 4 editors for the final two-hour episode.
Assistant Editor at Rest in Power, Paramount Network
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Supported multi-editor team producing six episodes of a docu-series on the Black Lives Matter movement. Managed communication between network and edit team, integrated notes on all episodes, and delivered episodes 1 and 2 to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Television Series Editor & Animator at Artists Den, PBS
May 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Edited a full-length 10-camera concert series featuring artists like John Legend and OneRepublic. Developed motion graphics for promotional content, social media, and sponsored video series.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Designer
June 1, 2015 - Present
Delivering high-quality video editing and motion design services to clients including HBO, John Legend, PBS NOVA, Pearson Education, CapitalOne Business, B&H, and YouTubers like The Iron Snail and Macy Gilliam, meeting diverse creative needs and objectives.
Sr. Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
August 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Directed the production of animated graphics for two business journalism brands, including content for editorial videos, social media, and live events. Managed a team of freelance designers, ensuring brand consistency and project success across all stages of motion design. Created 50+ animated videos for social media and site, contributing to a 30% increase in audience engagement. Created all editorial thumbnails for the Fast Company brand.
Lead Animator & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
November 1, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Designed and created motion graphics for documentaries, webinars, and promotional events, achieving a 15% increase in live event engagement in a 12 month period and 35% increase in site traffic over a 2 year period. Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Art, Sales, Consumer Marketing, and Editorial to support video production, content scripting, and creative development, driving seamless content delivery to YouTube and other platforms.
Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
June 1, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Pitched, edited, and animated videos for digital platforms, supporting editorial and sponsored campaigns. Contributed to content development and scripting for exclusive video series, helping to produce over 100 videos and achieve a 205% increase in YouTube subscriptions for Fast Company and a 70% increase for Inc. Magazine.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Case Against Adnan Syed, HBO
February 28, 2019 - July 20, 2025
Designed and executed 25+ custom motion graphics for episodes 1 and 2, enhancing visual storytelling with archival animations and diary-style graphics. Managed the editorial team's workflow from rough cut to picture lock, quality checking 100+ elements within the edit before final delivery.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Great American Read, PBS
November 30, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Assisted with the production of the part-live, part-prerecorded finale episode, contributing to motion graphics and documentary segments. Managed the editorial team's workflow, integrating the work of 4 editors to combine into the final two hour finale episode.
Assistant Editor at Rest in Power, Paramount Network
August 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Supported a multi-editor team in producing six episodes of a docu-series chronicling the Black Lives Matter movement. Managed communication between the network and edit team, integrating notes on all 6 episodes, and delivering episodes 1 and 2 to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Television Series Editor & Animator at Artists Den, PBS
September 30, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Edited a full-length, 10-camera concert series featuring artists like John Legend, Vance Joy, and OneRepublic. Developed motion graphics for promotional content, social media, and sponsored video series.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Designer
June 1, 2015 - Present
Delivering high-quality video editing and motion design services to clients including HBO, John Legend, PBS NOVA, Pearson Education, CapitalOne Business, B&H, and YouTubers like The Iron Snail and Macy Gilliam, meeting diverse creative needs and objectives.
Sr. Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
August 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Directed the production of animated graphics for two business journalism brands, including content for editorial videos, social media, and live events. Managed a team of freelance designers, ensuring brand consistency and project success across all stages of motion design. Created 50+ animated videos for social media and site, contributing to a 30% increase in audience engagement. Created all editorial thumbnails for the Fast Company brand.
Lead Animator & Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
November 1, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Designed and created motion graphics for documentaries, webinars, and promotional events, achieving a 15% increase in live event engagement in a 12 month period and 35% increase in site traffic over a 2 year period. Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Art, Sales, Consumer Marketing, and Editorial to support video production, content scripting, and creative development, driving seamless content delivery to YouTube and other platforms.
Video Editor at Fast Company and Inc. Magazine
June 1, 2021 - July 20, 2025
Pitched, edited, and animated videos for digital platforms, supporting editorial and sponsored campaigns. Contributed to content development and scripting for exclusive video series, helping to produce over 100 videos and achieve a 205% increase in YouTube subscriptions for Fast Company and a 70% increase for Inc. Magazine.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Case Against Adnan Syed, HBO
February 28, 2019 - July 20, 2025
Designed and executed 25+ custom motion graphics for episodes 1 and 2, enhancing visual storytelling with archival animations and diary-style graphics. Managed the editorial team's workflow from rough cut to picture lock, quality checking 100+ elements within the edit before final delivery.
Assistant Editor & Animator at The Great American Read, PBS
November 30, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Assisted with the production of the part-live, part-prerecorded finale episode, contributing to motion graphics and documentary segments. Managed the editorial team's workflow, integrating the work of 4 editors to combine into the final two hour finale episode.
Assistant Editor at Rest in Power, Paramount Network
August 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025
Supported a multi-editor team in producing six episodes of a docu-series chronicling the Black Lives Matter movement. Managed communication between the network and edit team, integrating notes on all 6 episodes, and delivering episodes 1 and 2 to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Television Series Editor & Animator at Artists Den, PBS
September 30, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Edited a full-length, 10-camera concert series featuring artists like John Legend, Vance Joy, and OneRepublic. Developed motion graphics for promotional content, social media, and sponsored video series.

Education

BFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
September 1, 2011 - May 10, 2015
BFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
BFA at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

2021 Gold Telly Award - SOCIAL ISSUES — ONLINE
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
2021 Gold Telly Award - SOCIAL ISSUES — ONLINE; Editor, Animator
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
2021 Gold Telly Award - SOCIAL ISSUES — ONLINE
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization