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I am a Minneapolis-based AI video director and motion designer focused on building distinctive visual worlds and consistent digital identities through AI-generated animation and storytelling. I collaborate with startups and brands to create scalable content pipelines, craft engaging motion assets, and help teams tell their stories across social channels, live events, and internal campaigns.…

Mike Gurtek

Motion Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Animator, +2

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I am a Minneapolis-based AI video director and motion designer focused on building distinctive visual worlds and consistent digital identities through AI-generated animation and storytelling. I collaborate with startups and brands to create scalable content pipelines, craft engaging motion assets, and help teams tell their stories across social channels, live events, and internal campaigns.…

Available to hire

I am a Minneapolis-based AI video director and motion designer focused on building distinctive visual worlds and consistent digital identities through AI-generated animation and storytelling.

I collaborate with startups and brands to create scalable content pipelines, craft engaging motion assets, and help teams tell their stories across social channels, live events, and internal campaigns.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

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Intermediate

Work Experience

SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER / CREATIVE PRODUCER at INOVALON

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025

Led brand-specific datasets and advanced generative AI workflows using ComfyUI to ensure visual consistency and scalable content production. Designed animated infographics and motion assets that translate complex narratives into engaging digital campaigns. Converted static sales and marketing materials into motion assets to boost engagement across social and digital platforms. Supported company-wide town halls and live-streamed events for 300+ employees nationwide, with full audio/video setup. Played a key creative role during a corporate rebrand following an acquisition. Produced professional headshots and internal brand photography.

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR & MOTION DESIGNER at MGURTEK.COM

January 1, 2005 - Present

Partner with startups, small businesses, and established brands to develop visual identities, motion content, and multimedia campaigns. Provide full-service video and photography production, including product, lifestyle, real estate, testimonials, and on-location shoots. Design and build custom websites using WordPress and Squarespace, including e-commerce integrations. Create cohesive print and digital collateral ranging from large-format catalogs to business cards. Advise clients on creative strategy, visual consistency, and scalable content systems.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER at PRIME

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Produced short- and long-form video content for enterprise and startup clients. Led professional photo shoots for products, services, and executive headshots. Developed and maintained websites from concept to launch using WordPress and Concrete. Created brand identities and brand guidelines for company rebrands and new ventures.