Jeff Bedrick

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I am a creative lead and digital motion designer with extensive experience and success across film, advertising, and live events.

About

I am a creative lead and digital motion designer with extensive experience and success across film, advertising, and live events. I specialize in producing innovative animation, visual effects, and immersive media works. I also lead creative teams and mentor emerging talent.

I am passionate about storytelling and leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to streamline design production workflows. Throughout my career, I’ve developed reusable design templates, taught digital art courses, and contributed to various award-winning media projects.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Work experience· 17 roles

Motion Graphics and Interactive Design Lead · AppLovinOct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr

Led creation of data-driven design ads for mobile apps and e-commerce using animated/live-action video, interactive playable ads, and static graphics. Initiated and managed a Summer Design College Internship Program to develop new talent. Oversaw a global team of design contractors managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery. Developed reusable design templates and comprehensive documentation to streamline workflows. Researched and integrated AI tools for enhanced productivity, and delivered internal presentations on storytelling principles in advertising.

Motion Graphics and Interactive Design Lead · AppLovinOct 2024 – Jul 2025 · 10 mos

Created data-driven design ads for mobile apps and e-commerce across various formats including animated/live-action video, interactive playable ads, and static graphics. Initiated and led a Summer Design College Internship Program to mentor new talent. Managed a global team of design contractors with oversight on budgets and timely project delivery. Developed reusable design templates and documentation to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Researched and integrated AI tools for generating images, videos, audio, and text to boost productivity. Designed and delivered internal presentations on creative techniques and storytelling in advertising.

Instructor · Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CAJan 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Authored and taught curriculum in matte painting, motion graphics, and digital illustration for live and online courses. Produced engaging instructional materials using Camtasia Studio and After Effects. Mentored university design students on conceptual and technical aspects of digital visual media.

Instructor · Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CAJan 2021 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Motion Graphics and Interactive Design Lead · AppLovinSep 2018 – Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Freelance Game Artist · Various StudiosDec 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Research Consultant · Stanford Creative Ignition Lab, Palo Alto/SFNov 2015 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 11 mos
Research Consultant · Stanford Creative Ignition Lab, Palo Alto/SFNov 2015 – Jul 2025 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor's · San Francisco State University1983
Bachelor's Degree · San Francisco State University1983 – 2025
Instructor of digital art courses · San Francisco Academy of Art University2008 – 2021
Studies in Cinematography and Animation · San Francisco State University1983 – 2025

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