I'm a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's PENNY STAMPS School of Art and Design. I've been creating art since I was a child, and have used each and every creative opportunity given to me to further pursue this passion of mine, eventually falling into animation as a primary medium.…

Jacob Johr

I'm a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's PENNY STAMPS School of Art and Design. I've been creating art since I was a child, and have used each and every creative opportunity given to me to further pursue this passion of mine, eventually falling into animation as a primary medium.…

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I’m a recent graduate of the University of Michigan’s PENNY STAMPS School of Art and Design. I’ve been creating art since I was a child, and have used each and every creative opportunity given to me to further pursue this passion of mine, eventually falling into animation as a primary medium.

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Work Experience

Freelance Animator at Self
November 1, 2021 - Present
Consult with clients about goals and expectations to clearly illustrate project timeline; adapt to changing project circumstances while maintaining high quality deliverables; collaborated with creatives from conception to execution to achieve a cohesive and professional final product.
Director/Cinematographer at Filmic
June 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Collaborated with a team of creatives to create client-centered promotional videos for brands; communicated with clients to ensure project remained focused on their vision; organized and ran film sets as head director or lead cinematographer to meet client schedules.
Video/Animation Intern at White Bull
July 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Illustrated project goals with analysts and set routes to achieve them, creating coherent and approachable tutorials; directed and animated series of financial education videos; maintained clear communication within a small team to ensure videos remained helpful, informative, and entertaining.

Education

BFA at University of Michigan
September 14, 2020 - July 24, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 GATEWAY
    Short narrative animation focusing on visuals and sound design following a unnamed man chasing his cat throughout strangely connected location in an urban city animator blender aftereffects animation characteranimation…
    uniE608 Urban Sunset
    Simple short set in a stylized urban environment motiongraphics aftereffects…
    uniE608 Natural Advert
    A short practice piece made in After effects. animator aftereffects motiongraphics…
    uniE608 GATEWAY
    Thesis project in college, this narrative short follows a short chase between a unnamed man and his cat throughout an urban city. animator blender aftereffects characteranimation…
    uniE608 Hiking Trip
    A short exploration in walk cycles and simplistic environment designs animator animation characteranimation aftereffects…