I’m a Creative Director with 20+ years of experience leading motion and video projects for marketing and product teams. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, performance-driven content, and in helping teams execute efficiently at scale. I’ve led global teams, partnered with stakeholders, and delivered work that balances creative quality with operational reality.…

Nick Vaka

I’m a Creative Director with 20+ years of experience leading motion and video projects for marketing and product teams. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, performance-driven content, and in helping teams execute efficiently at scale. I’ve led global teams, partnered with stakeholders, and delivered work that balances creative quality with operational reality.…

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I’m a Creative Director with 20+ years of experience leading motion and video projects for marketing and product teams. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, performance-driven content, and in helping teams execute efficiently at scale. I’ve led global teams, partnered with stakeholders, and delivered work that balances creative quality with operational reality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Contently
January 1, 2022 - Present
Powering the content marketing programs of the world's most valuable brands.
Owner & President at Animation Caffeinated
January 1, 2007 - Present
A creative services agency specializing in video production, ideation, and consultation.
Global Principal at Rock Content
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Agency specializing in video production, graphic design, writing, content strategy, and interactive experiences.
Creative Director for Marketing at Tiggee LLC / DNS Made Easy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Managed IP Anycast DNS service provider.
Creative Director at Visually
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Agency specializing in video production, graphic design, writing, content strategy, and interactive experiences.
Motion Graphics Artist at Castle Gate Media
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2020
Motion Graphics Artist contributing to dynamic visual content.
Motion Graphics Artist at Black Entertainment Television
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Motion Graphics Artist, Washington, DC.
Independent Creative Director and Animator at Visually
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Independent Creative Director and Animator.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation at The Art Institute of Washington
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert (After Effects) at Adobe
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert (After Effects)
March 12, 2012 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Gerber Life - Real Life Parenting Moments

    Creative director: by Nick Vaka
    Animator: Antimatter
    Sound Design: Daruma

    paper Who Is Nick Vaka? Video Resume.

    Nick Vaka has been working professionally in media and content production for more than 20 years and now he’s ready to bring that experience to you!

    Pay him a visit at www.nickvaka.com and drop a line when you’re ready to produce your next video, plan a new campaign, or need a hand with ideation, concepts, writing, or creative direction.

    Again that’s www.nickvaka.com!

    Background music: Ella-Vader, by The Mini Vandals: / @theminivandals1840