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Hi, I’m Randy Knott, a four-time Emmy Award-winning Art Director and Motion Designer with over 20 years of experience delivering bold, innovative work across in-store, broadcast, digital, and social platforms. I specialize in crafting standout creative for television, digital media, and branded content, drawing on deep expertise in art direction, design, motion graphics, and typography. My background in the creative arts fuels a strong narrative sensibility and a distinct visual voice, blending technical precision with conceptual originality.
I’m passionate about storytelling and curious about the media landscape’s evolving shape. I thrive at the intersection of design and culture, believing that great work doesn’t just follow trends — it sets them. While my portfolio spans many styles and formats, my focus is on leading teams and shaping vision as an Art Director and Motion Designer. I’m excited to collaborate with visionary partners who are as committed to pushing boundaries as I am, creating work that resonates, innovates, and inspires.
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English
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Work Experience
Creative Direction - Motion Graphics Designer at Big Studios Inc.
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Lead creative direction and motion graphics for brands including NHL, ESPN, TNT, MLB, CBC, CBS, CNN and Netflix-related broadcasting.
Art Director / Motion Graphics Designer
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025C4D / After Effects work for Joe Fresh, Kernels, Great Gulf, KFC, Pizza Hut, 241 Pizza, 7-Eleven, GM, RBC, Cors Entertainment; brand integration and broadcast graphics.
Motion Graphics Designer
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025C4D / After Effects work for YTV, Movie Central, Tree House Township & Company.
3D Animator - Modeler at Electric Company
December 31, 2002 - September 29, 20113D modeling and animation with After Effects integration for client projects.
Art Director / Animator / Graphic Designer at MacLaren McCann
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025Art direction, animation, and graphic design for multiple campaigns across clients; 1-10 employees.
Art Director / Designer / Flash / Animation Designer / Flash Animator
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025Motion Graphics Designer at YTV; Movie Central; Tree House Township & Company
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025Created motion graphics and visual packages for youth and family programming, contributing to promos and on-air branding.
3D Animator / Modeler at Electric Company
January 1, 2012 - September 30, 2025Produced 3D animation and modeling assets, collaborating on promotional and brand assets.
Art Director / Animator / Graphic Designer at MacLaren McCann
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025Led design teams (1–10 employees) and delivered integrated campaigns across multiple clients, blending art direction with animation and graphic design.
Art Director / Designer / Flash / Animation Designer / Flash Animator
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025Early career roles focusing on art direction, design, and Flash animation across emerging digital formats.
Art Director - Motion Graphics Designer at Ur-Channel Broadcasting
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Directed and produced motion graphics content with C4D/After Effects workflows for high-profile brands; oversaw concept development, animation, and typography across campaigns for Joe Fresh, Kernels, Great Gulf, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, 241 Pizza, 7-Eleven, GM, RBC, and Corus Entertainment.
Motion Graphics Designer at Township & Company
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025Created motion graphics for broadcast and digital projects using C4D/After Effects; collaborated with teams to deliver engaging content for brands including YTV, Movie Central, and Tree House.
3D Animator - Modeler at Electric Company
January 1, 2012 - September 30, 20253D animation and modeling work, complemented by After Effects integration and motion design responsibilities.
Art Director / Animator / Graphic Designer at Partnership
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025Art direction, animation, and graphic design work for diverse clients in a small agency setting (1-10 employees).
Art Director / Designer / Flash / Animation at MacLaren McCann
December 31, 2001 - September 29, 2025Art director, designer and flash animator contributing to integrated campaigns within a large creative network.
Education
BFA at NASCAD University
April 30, 1997 - April 30, 2001Qualifications
NFL Sunday Football – Emmy for Outstanding Studio or Production Design
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025NHL on TNT – Sports Emmy Award
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025NBA on TNT All-Star Game – Sports Emmy Award
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025Stash Magazine – PSA (Japan)
January 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025AdRodeo Awards – Anvil Award (Gold) – Toyota Yaris
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Applied Arts Award – Interactive Design Category
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025Cut And Paste Design Competition – Toronto
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025FITC Design Conference (Speaker)
January 1, 2007 - September 30, 2025Web Design Feature – WebDesign Magazine (Japan)
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Feature Artist – Zink Magazine (USA)
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Sundance Film Festival – Digital Selection
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Emmy Award - Outstanding Studio or Production Design/ Art Direction (NFL Funday Football)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Emmy Award - Outstanding Graphic Design - Event/show (NFL Funday Football)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Sports Emmy Award - NHL on TNT
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025Sports Emmy Award - NBA on TNT All-Star Game
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025Stash Magazine – PSA (JAPAN)
January 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025AdRodeo Awards – Anvil Award (Gold) – Toyota Yaris
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Applied Arts Award – Interactive Design Category
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Cut And Paste Design Competition - Toronto
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025FITC design Conference (Speaker)
January 1, 2007 - September 30, 2025Featured artist - “WebDesigning” Magazine (Japan)
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Featured Artist - ZINK Magazine (USA)
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Official Canadian Selection – Resfest
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Sundance Film Festival - Digital Selection
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail
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