I'm Nick Judge. I'm an animator from Detroit who specializes in 2d animation and motion graphics. I've spent the last ten years in various roles as a motion graphics artists, freelance animator and creative manager and director. I've worked on animated projects for Microsoft, Huckberry, The Chicago White Sox, and more. I also have skills in all visual development and pre production work such as storyboarding, character design, and even branding design.

NICHOLAS JUDGE

I'm Nick Judge. I'm an animator from Detroit who specializes in 2d animation and motion graphics. I've spent the last ten years in various roles as a motion graphics artists, freelance animator and creative manager and director. I've worked on animated projects for Microsoft, Huckberry, The Chicago White Sox, and more. I also have skills in all visual development and pre production work such as storyboarding, character design, and even branding design.

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I’m Nick Judge. I’m an animator from Detroit who specializes in 2d animation and motion graphics. I’ve spent the last ten years in various roles as a motion graphics artists, freelance animator and creative manager and director. I’ve worked on animated projects for Microsoft, Huckberry, The Chicago White Sox, and more. I also have skills in all visual development and pre production work such as storyboarding, character design, and even branding design.

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Work Experience

Creative & Content Developer at Belle Tire
October 1, 2022 - Present
Manage and produce all creative content across platforms, collaborating on strategy and execution. Lead a team of freelancers, marketing/creative agencies, and printers from concept to completion. Oversee paid and organic social media and design in-store signage and art layouts.
Co-Founder/Creative Director at Hex Fly Co.
May 1, 2020 - Present
Co-founder/Creative Director building a part-time brand focused on hand-crafted fly fishing products. Defined visual identity (logos, brand guidelines, product design, packaging) to establish a consistent, recognizable brand. Led brand strategy, storytelling, paid social, content creation (photography, video, motion), and e-commerce site operations.
Freelance Animator & Illustrator
October 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Created client projects ranging from advertisements to documentaries, providing storyboards, motion graphics, and cel/traditional animation. Collaborated with studios including Kalakala Animation, Owens Corning Studio, and StoneWatson; contributed to projects for Microsoft, Abu Garcia, Johnson & Johnson, Huckberry, and more.
Motion Graphics Artist at Ahptic Film & Digital
March 1, 2020 - October 17, 2025
Created client advertisements with motion graphics, video editing, and illustration for TV broadcast, social media, and Internet advertising. Collaborated with peers and management on creative solutions to meet or exceed expectations; served as coordination lead and liaison for customer engagements and projects.
Freelance Animator & Illustrator at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Created client projects ranging from advertisements to documentaries; produced storyboards, motion graphics, and cel/traditional animation; collaborated with studios including Kalakala Animation, Owens Corning Studio, and StoneWatson; delivered work for Microsoft, Abu Garcia, Johnson & Johnson, Huckberry, and others.
Motion Graphics Artist at Ahptic Film & Digital
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Created motion graphics, video editing, and illustration for client advertisements and projects; collaborated with peers and management on creative solutions; produced content for TV broadcast, social media, and Internet advertising; coordinated customer engagements and projects as a lead liaison.

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services