I’m a Senior Motion Designer and Multimedia Designer with 15+ years of experience creating motion-driven stories for broadcast, sports, brand, and digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences that actually perform. Over the course of my career, I’ve partnered with networks, agencies, startups, and global brands to design motion systems, campaigns, and content across live broadcast, social, product, and marketing channels. My work spans 2D/3D animation, VFX, video editing, and UX-informed motion design — always with a focus on clarity, pacing, and narrative. I’ve led projects end-to-end: concepting, storyboarding, design, animation, and delivery — often collaborating cross-functionally with producers, designers, developers, and stakeholders. Whether it’s a high-pressure live sports environment or a long-term brand system, I bring structure, taste, and calm execution. I’m currently open to senior-level motion or multimedia roles where craft, storytelling, and collaboration matter. 📩 Feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to connect.…

Isaiah Sheppard

I’m a Senior Motion Designer and Multimedia Designer with 15+ years of experience creating motion-driven stories for broadcast, sports, brand, and digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences that actually perform. Over the course of my career, I’ve partnered with networks, agencies, startups, and global brands to design motion systems, campaigns, and content across live broadcast, social, product, and marketing channels. My work spans 2D/3D animation, VFX, video editing, and UX-informed motion design — always with a focus on clarity, pacing, and narrative. I’ve led projects end-to-end: concepting, storyboarding, design, animation, and delivery — often collaborating cross-functionally with producers, designers, developers, and stakeholders. Whether it’s a high-pressure live sports environment or a long-term brand system, I bring structure, taste, and calm execution. I’m currently open to senior-level motion or multimedia roles where craft, storytelling, and collaboration matter. 📩 Feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to connect.…

Available to hire

I’m a Senior Motion Designer and Multimedia Designer with 15+ years of experience creating motion-driven stories for broadcast, sports, brand, and digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences that actually perform.

Over the course of my career, I’ve partnered with networks, agencies, startups, and global brands to design motion systems, campaigns, and content across live broadcast, social, product, and marketing channels. My work spans 2D/3D animation, VFX, video editing, and UX-informed motion design — always with a focus on clarity, pacing, and narrative.

I’ve led projects end-to-end: concepting, storyboarding, design, animation, and delivery — often collaborating cross-functionally with producers, designers, developers, and stakeholders. Whether it’s a high-pressure live sports environment or a long-term brand system, I bring structure, taste, and calm execution.

I’m currently open to senior-level motion or multimedia roles where craft, storytelling, and collaboration matter.
📩 Feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to connect.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Consultant at Sports-Animation LLC
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided guidance on animation processes and workflows to improve team efficiency and project outcomes. Brainstormed and developed innovative concepts for animation projects. Offered feedback during production stages to enhance animation quality. Created and refined pitch decks using Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat, updating and integrating logos to ensure brand consistency and visual appeal.
Lead UX Designer at Viking Muay Thai
November 1, 2024 - Present
Redesigned the website to reflect the new standalone business and brand. Integrated the mind body platform to improve functionality and user access. Regularly updated website content to maintain freshness and optimal performance. Utilized Photoshop to adjust assets, enhancing visual appeal and consistency.
Senior Multimedia Designer at TCGPlayer an eBay Company
November 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Led the Multimedia Department, establishing best practices to improve project efficiency and collaboration. Designed branded ads for social media platforms to increase visibility and engagement. Produced and edited video content for YouTube series and marketing initiatives. Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure cohesive multimedia strategies. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality videos and advertisements, enhancing brand presentation and audience engagement.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Big Ten Network
November 30, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created graphics and show openers, enhancing viewer engagement. Collaborated with departments and producers to ensure timely delivery of on-air graphics. Managed department objectives in the absence of the Art Director. Ensured brand consistency for schools and network, strengthening brand identity. Applied motion design principles to create dynamic animations, improving audience engagement. Utilized Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D for broadcast graphics and videos.
Multimedia Specialist at Lakeshore Management
November 30, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Managed video campaigns from inception to completion, enhancing brand visibility. Created storyboards, filmed, and edited videos within a high-pressure timeframe. Designed motion graphics to improve event film engagement. Created print graphics for shirts, banners, and displays. Produced videos and visual assets using Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, enhancing brand presence.
Motion Graphic Artist at Hollywood Request
November 30, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated segments for the documentary 'Finding Thin', contributing to engaging visual storytelling. Created motion graphics and visual effects to enhance narrative immersion. Utilized multiple Adobe and Cinema 4D tools for animation and post-production. Collaborated with production to ensure seamless animated content integration and consistent visual style.
Cinema 4D Artist at Lakeview Productions
February 29, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Created animated camera movements for client pitch projects using Cinema 4D. Matched camera angles for seamless compositing of photos into video. Collaborated with production for accurate visual alignment. Utilized Cinema 4D, Photoshop, After Effects for animation and compositing, delivering high-quality visuals meeting deadlines. Integrated 3D elements with live-action footage to enhance production quality.
Visual Effects Artist at Brookwood Pictures
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Created visual effects for the independent film 'White Flag', enhancing storytelling and engagement. Developed creative solutions for on-set challenges to maintain continuity. Designed realistic VFX for key scenes, improving dramatic impact. Utilized Photoshop and After Effects for compositing and effects. Worked closely with the director to align VFX with the film's vision. Applied motion tracking for seamless digital effects integration under tight schedules.
Video Editor/ Motion Graphics Designer at NuZoo Inc.
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Edited educational videos about stock market trading to improve clarity and engagement. Composited and rotoscoped video elements for immersive visuals. Integrated graphics and animations for better flow and viewer experience. Applied motion design techniques for educational content. Used After Effects and Premiere Pro for editing and post-production. Maintained brand consistency across projects and met tight deadlines.
Motion Graphics Designer at The Compass Church
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated opening sequences and series logos to enhance engagement and brand identity. Created lower-thirds graphics to improve readability. Ensured brand consistency in motion graphics. Collaborated with production team to meet creative goals and delivered high-quality animations on deadline.
After Effects Compositor at Abbott Labs/PPD
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Composited green screen footage into 3D environments for corporate videos. Created visual effects to improve engagement and appeal. Enhanced video quality with color correction and motion tracking using Adobe Premiere. Ensured seamless integration within post-production and maintained brand consistency. Delivered high-quality video content meeting tight deadlines.
Camera Operator, Motion Graphics Designer at Fish-I Design & Video LLC. Capture it!
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Filmed behind-the-scenes footage for commercials and enhanced storytelling. Designed motion graphic elements to improve project visual appeal and effectiveness. Utilized Adobe After Effects and Photoshop to enhance visual quality of video projects.
Motion Graphics Consultant at Sports-Animation LLC
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided guidance on animation processes and workflows to improve team efficiency and project outcomes. Brainstormed ideas and developed concepts for animation projects, leading to innovative and engaging content. Offered feedback throughout production stages to enhance the quality of animations and storyboards. Utilized Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to create and refine pitch decks, resulting in more compelling presentations. Updated and integrated logos into pitch decks using Photoshop, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.
Lead UX Designer at Viking Muay Thai
November 1, 2024 - Present
Redesigned the existing website to better reflect the new standalone business and brand. Connected the mind body platform to the new website using integration tools, improving functionality and user access. Regularly updated the site to ensure content freshness and optimal performance, leading to increased visitor retention and satisfaction. Utilized Photoshop to adjust assets for the newly created website, enhancing visual appeal and consistency.
Senior Multimedia Designer at TCGPlayer an eBay Company
November 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Led the Multimedia Department, establishing best practices which improved project efficiency and team collaboration. Designed branded ads for various social media platforms based on brand guidelines, increasing brand visibility and engagement. Produced and edited video content for multiple YouTube series and marketing initiatives. Collaborated with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure cohesive multimedia strategies and effective marketing campaigns. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality videos and advertisements, enhancing brand presentation and audience engagement.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Big Ten Network
November 1, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created graphics and show openers for various network programs, enhancing viewer engagement. Collaborated with departments and producers to ensure timely delivery of on-air graphics. Managed department objectives in absence of the Art Director, maintaining timelines and productivity. Ensured brand consistency and adherence to guidelines, strengthening brand identity and viewer trust. Applied motion design principles to create dynamic animations and enhance storytelling. Utilized Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D for broadcast graphics and videos.
Multimedia Specialist at Lakeshore Management
November 30, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Managed and executed a video campaign from inception to completion, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Created storyboards, filmed, and edited video content under tight deadlines including virtual support and adjustments. Designed motion graphics to enhance event films and created graphics for print materials such as shirts, banners, and lighting displays. Produced various videos and visual assets using Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, enhancing the company's visual content.
Motion Graphic Artist at Hollywood Request
November 30, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated segments for the documentary Finding Thin to create engaging visual narrative. Created motion graphics and visual effects to enhance storytelling. Utilized Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D for animation and post-production. Collaborated with production team to integrate animated content seamlessly and refined visual elements to align with creative vision.
Cinema 4D Artist at Lakeview Productions
February 28, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Created animated camera movements in Cinema 4D for client pitch projects. Matched camera angles from photos to composite into video, improving visual coherence. Collaborated with production team to ensure accurate visual alignment. Utilized Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and After Effects for animation and compositing, integrating 3D elements with live-action footage for seamless visual effects.
Visual Effects Artist at Brookwood Pictures
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Created visual effects for the independent film 'White Flag', enhancing storytelling and audience engagement. Developed creative solutions for continuity and realism on set. Designed, implemented realistic VFX for action scenes, significantly improving dramatic impact. Utilized Photoshop and After Effects for compositing and special effects. Worked closely with the director to ensure visual effects aligned with the film's vision under tight schedules.
Video Editor/ Motion Graphics Designer at NuZoo Inc.
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Edited footage for educational videos related to stock market trading, improving viewer understanding. Composited and rotoscoped video elements to enhance storytelling. Integrated graphics and animations seamlessly into video content. Utilized After Effects and Premiere Pro for editing and post-production, delivering professional-grade outputs under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency.
Motion Graphics Designer at The Compass Church
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated opening sequences for a video series, enhancing viewer engagement. Created lower-thirds graphics for captions and on-screen text. Animated the series logo for cohesive visual identity, strengthening brand recognition. Ensured brand consistency and collaborated with production team for seamless integration of motion graphics using After Effects and Photoshop, delivering animations within project deadlines.
After Effects Compositor at Abbott Labs/PPD
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Composited keyed green screen footage into 3D environments to improve storytelling. Created visual effects for corporate videos, enhancing audience engagement using Adobe After Effects. Enhanced video quality with color correction and motion tracking using Adobe Premiere. Worked closely with post-production team and ensured brand consistency, delivering high-quality video content under tight deadlines.
Camera Operator, Motion Graphics Designer at Fish-I Design & Video LLC. Capture it!
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Filmed behind-the-scenes footage for a commercial, enhancing storytelling. Designed motion graphic elements using Adobe After Effects to contribute to visual appeal. Utilized After Effects and Photoshop to enhance video projects' overall quality and appeal.
Motion Graphics Consultant at Sports-Animation LLC
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided guidance on animation processes and workflows, improving team efficiency and project outcomes. Brainstormed ideas and developed concepts for animation projects, leading to innovative and engaging content. Offered feedback throughout production stages, enhancing the quality of animations and storyboards. Utilized Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to create and refine pitch decks, resulting in more compelling presentations. Updated and integrated logos into pitch decks using Photoshop, ensuring brand consistency and visual appeal.
Lead UX Designer at Viking Muay Thai
November 1, 2024 - Present
Redesigned the existing website to better reflect the new standalone business and brand. Connected the mind body platform to the new website using integration tools, improving functionality and user access. Updated the site regularly to ensure content freshness and optimal performance, leading to increased visitor retention and satisfaction. Utilized Photoshop to adjust assets for the newly created website, enhancing visual appeal and consistency.
Senior Multimedia Designer at TCGPlayer an eBay Company
November 1, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Led the Multimedia Department, establishing best practices which improved project efficiency and team collaboration. Designed branded ads for social media platforms based on brand guidelines, increasing brand visibility and engagement. Produced and edited video content for YouTube series and marketing initiatives, enhancing visual storytelling and engagement. Collaborated with multiple departments ensuring cohesive multimedia strategies for effective marketing campaigns. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality videos and advertisements, enhancing brand presentation.
Motion Graphic Designer at The Big Ten Network
November 1, 2021 - July 29, 2025
Created graphics and show openers for network programs, enhancing viewer engagement. Collaborated with departments and producers to ensure timely delivery of on-air graphics. Managed department objectives in absence of Art Director, maintaining timelines and productivity. Ensured brand consistency for schools and network, strengthening brand identity. Applied motion design principles to create dynamic animations improving audience engagement. Utilized Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D for broadcast designs.
Multimedia Specialist at Lakeshore Management
November 1, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Managed and executed a video campaign from inception to completion enhancing brand visibility. Created storyboards, filmed, and edited a company event video on a tight one-week deadline, providing virtual support and last-minute adjustments. Designed motion graphics to enhance the event film, creating engaging animations and seamless transitions. Produced graphics for print materials enhancing brand recognition and event atmosphere. Delivered visual assets using Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D.
Motion Graphic Artist at Hollywood Request
November 1, 2014 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated segments for the documentary Finding Thin, contributing to cohesive visual narrative. Created motion graphics and visual effects to enhance storytelling and viewer immersion. Utilized Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D for animation and post-production. Collaborated with production team to integrate animated content seamlessly and refine visual elements aligning with the documentary's creative vision.
Cinema 4D Artist at Lakeview Productions
February 29, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Created animated camera movements for client pitch projects enhancing visual storytelling and securing positive client feedback. Matched camera angles from photos for seamless compositing. Collaborated with production team ensuring accurate visual alignment. Utilized Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and After Effects for animation and compositing. Integrated 3D elements with live-action footage ensuring seamless visual effects and polished final presentations.
Visual Effects Artist at Brookwood Pictures
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Created visual effects for independent film 'White Flag,' improving visual storytelling and audience engagement. Fixed technical issues on set to ensure continuity and realism. Designed and implemented realistic VFX to enhance action scenes. Utilized Photoshop and After Effects for compositing and special effects. Worked closely with director to align VFX with film's vision. Applied motion tracking for seamless integration of digital effects. Delivered high-quality VFX under tight schedule.
Video Editor/ Motion Graphics Designer at NuZoo Inc.
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Edited footage for educational videos improving viewer understanding. Composited and rotoscoped video elements enhancing visual storytelling. Ensured seamless integration of graphics and animations improving engagement. Applied motion design techniques for educational visuals. Utilized After Effects and Premiere Pro for professional video outputs. Collaborated with creative team to ensure brand consistency. Produced high-quality videos under tight deadlines increasing client retention.
Motion Graphics Designer at The Compass Church
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Designed and animated opening sequences to enhance viewer engagement. Created lower-thirds graphics improving readability. Developed animated series logo for visual identity. Maintained brand consistency reinforcing church's message. Collaborated with production team achieving creative objectives. Delivered high-quality animations on time contributing to successful events.
After Effects Compositor at Abbott Labs/PPD
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Composited green screen footage into 3D environments improving storytelling and project delivery. Created visual effects for corporate videos enhancing engagement. Enhanced video quality using color correction and motion tracking. Collaborated with post-production team ensuring seamless integration. Maintained brand consistency across assets. Delivered high-quality video content meeting deadlines.
Camera Operator, Motion Graphics Designer at Fish-I Design & Video LLC. Capture it!
May 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Filmed behind-the-scenes footage for commercial projects enhancing storytelling and viewer engagement. Designed motion graphic elements contributing to visual appeal and effectiveness. Enhanced visual elements using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop improving overall quality.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
September 3, 2007 - December 18, 2009
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate (v2)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (v2)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (v2)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet
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    This is a collection of work that I've done over the past 15 years. It ranges from sports tv, to E-commerce, ads, and story driven videos.…