Ryan Ouradnik

Motion Designer / Character Animator at Bridgestone Tires

Collaborated with SMEs to create and animate instructional video assets with data visualization for Bridgestone Tires. Delivered animated sequences using Adobe Character Animator, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Firefly AI, and Photoshop.

Animator at The Judge Group

Created assets and animated instructional videos for Bridgestone Tires. Developed animations using Adobe Character Animator, After Effects, and Generative AI tools (Firefly) to deliver high-quality content. Designed assets in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Animator / Video Editor at United States Navy

Created character assets and animated instructional videos for the US Navy, improving training effectiveness. Developed animations using Adobe Character Animator and Illustrator, and edited videos with Premiere Pro to enhance production quality.

Motion Designer / Character Animator at United States Navy (via Studio Center)

Created character assets and rigging for instructional videos for the US Navy. Animated using Adobe Illustrator, Firefly AI, Adobe Character Animator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro to produce training content.

Motion Designer / Character Animator at United States Navy (Studio Center)

Created character assets and rigging for instructional videos for the US Navy through Studio Center. Animated using Adobe Illustrator, Firefly AI, Adobe Character Animator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, producing motion content aligned to instructional objectives.

Product Designer / UX Designer at Virgin (cruise line)

Created interactive decks and visual training materials for Virgin cruise line. Completed documents and animations in Articulate 360, Rise, and After Effects.

Presentation Designer / Motion Designer at Ames Construction

Created motion graphics, slide decks, and templates for training, kiosk displays, and large-scale events. Developed training materials and animations using After Effects, Illustrator, Canvas, and Premiere Pro.

Product Designer / UX Designer at Virgin

Created interactive decks and visual training materials for Virgin cruise line. Produced documents and animations using Articulate 360, Rise, and After Effects.

Instructional Designer at Virgin Group Ltd.

Developed animations for the sales department, visualizing cruise itineraries and boosting sales efficiency. Created interactive documents and animations using Articulate 360 Rise and After Effects; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging multimedia materials.

Presentation Designer at Goodwill

Built interactive presentations, slide decks, and KPI content using Articulate Storyline and After Effects.

Presentation Designer / Motion Designer at Purdue University

Produced pitch reels for proposals and RFPs using After Effects and Premiere Pro to support funding efforts.

Instructional Designer / Voice Over Artist at Goodwill Industries Int.

Created interactive Articulate Storyline courses; produced scripts, storyboards, and voice-overs to enhance engagement and retention.

Presentation Designer / Motion Designer at Sabre Corporation

Created motion design explainer videos on cybersecurity using Vyond Animation and Premiere Pro.

Motion Designer / Presentation Designer at Navy Federal Credit Union

Produced data-visualization presentations about the company’s proprietary UI. Developed training materials in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop; created interactive KPI presentations in Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and Camtasia.

Motion Graphics Designer / Voice-Over Artist at University of Arizona

Collaborated to produce animations explaining admissions software. Scripted and animated a new video series using Vyond, After Effects, and Premiere Pro; created scripts, storyboards, and edited voice-overs in Audition.

Instructional Designer / Voice-Over Artist at Navy Federal Credit Union

Developed animations for training sessions; created scripts and voice-overs, improving engagement. Designed visual presentations in Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Canva, Illustrator, and Camtasia.

Motion Designer / Podcast Producer at Ellie Mental Health

Partnered with mental health professionals and SMEs to write and produce RFPs and explainer videos for use in the company’s mobile app. Produced podcasts and social media spots using After Effects and Premiere Pro, plus Adobe Audition, CapCut, and Canva.

Motion Graphics Adobe Instructor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Developed and taught motion graphics courses in Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and After Effects; delivered online and in-person instruction; managed LMS via Canvas.

Animator, Illustrator / Voice-Over Artist at McDonald’s Corporation

Produced a series of store-operations animations, improving training effectiveness by 50% through scripts and illustrations of food, employees, and restaurants. Completed animations in After Effects, Premiere Pro, PowerPoint, Audition, and Firefly; developed scripts and illustrations, enhancing training materials and ensuring Section 508 compliance.

Professor of Visual and Motion Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

Produced curriculum and taught motion graphics courses in-person and online covering Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Animate, Character Animator, Firefly AI, and After Effects. Managed curriculum and asset libraries via Google Meet and Canvas LMS.

Product Designer / Motion Designer at University of Arizona

Wrote and produced promotional videos explaining how the school’s CRM UX enhances ease of use in Vyond Animation, After Effects, and Adobe Audition; edited in Premiere Pro.

Professor of Visual and Motion Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Developed curriculum and taught in-person and online motion graphics courses covering Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Animate, Character Animator, Firefly AI, and After Effects. Managed curriculum and asset libraries through Google Meet and Canvas LMS.

Motion Designer / Product Designer at University of Arizona

Wrote and produced promotional videos explaining how the school’s CRM UX enhances ease of use. Produced work in Vyond Animation, After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Premiere Pro.

Product Designer / Presentation Designer at McDonald’s Corporation

Produced wireframes, job aids, and pitch decks focused on operations and UI/UX for new POS, Kiosk, and Digital Display interfaces. Built branded templates and RFP materials in PowerPoint, Keynote, InDesign, and Microsoft Teams. Created animations and prototypes using After Effects, Premiere Pro, Autodesk Fusion CAD, Firefly AI, and Figma.

Presentation Designer / Motion Designer at Carnegie Mellon University

Created RFPs and motion-graphics explainer videos on the UI/UX of a proprietary 3D animation software. Produced content using After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, and Microsoft Office Suite.

e-Learning Developer / Voice-Over Artist at Novation Education Opportunities

Created engaging animations, storyboards, and voice-overs using Vyond, After Effects, Camtasia, Premiere Pro, and Audition; maintained the program’s LMS in Docebo and managed the YouTube channel.

Motion Designer at Novation Education

Created instructional presentations to streamline learning experiences and improve accessibility. Produced animations and voice-overs in Vyond, After Effects, Camtasia, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Audition; maintained component libraries and supported YouTube and social media channels. Managed training materials in Docebo LMS, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace.

Motion Designer at Novation Education Opportunities

Created instructional presentations that streamline learning and enhance accessibility. Produced animations and voice-overs in Vyond, After Effects, Camtasia, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Audition. Updated and maintained component libraries and production channels (YouTube and social media). Managed training materials with Docebo LMS, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace.

Motion Designer at Novation

Created instructional presentations to streamline learning and improve accessibility. Produced animations and voice-overs in Vyond, After Effects, Camtasia, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Audition. Updated and maintained component libraries and content channels including YouTube and social media. Managed training materials in Docebo LMS, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace.

Instructional Designer / Voice-Over Artist at Aston Technologies

Produced, wrote, and animated videos and voice-overs; directed live shoots; created 3D motion-tracking animation and logos for social media.

Motion Designer at Aston Technologies (St. Louis Park, MN)

Produced animated videos detailing streamlined UI/UX of IT products. Animations created in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Vyond, and Camtasia.

Motion Designer at Aston Technologies

Produced animated videos detailing streamlined UI/UX for the company’s IT products, collaborating with SMEs. Developed animations using After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Vyond, and Camtasia.