I am a Motion Graphics Designer in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who crafts compelling animations for global brands and organizations. With a unique combination of over 9 years of animation experience and 8 years of production design experience, I’m a lightning fast creative with a skilled grip on all phases of the design process. I can quickly illustrate and animate motion graphics that both entertain target audiences and get results for clients, as I’ve done for many of the Hilton brands, Custom Ink, and working with agencies such as hi5 and Trivision.

Stephanie JG

I am a Motion Graphics Designer in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who crafts compelling animations for global brands and organizations. With a unique combination of over 9 years of animation experience and 8 years of production design experience, I’m a lightning fast creative with a skilled grip on all phases of the design process. I can quickly illustrate and animate motion graphics that both entertain target audiences and get results for clients, as I’ve done for many of the Hilton brands, Custom Ink, and working with agencies such as hi5 and Trivision.

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I am a Motion Graphics Designer in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who crafts compelling animations for global brands and organizations. With a unique combination of over 9 years of animation experience and 8 years of production design experience, I’m a lightning fast creative with a skilled grip on all phases of the design process. I can quickly illustrate and animate motion graphics that both entertain target audiences and get results for clients, as I’ve done for many of the Hilton brands, Custom Ink, and working with agencies such as hi5 and Trivision.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphics Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance motion graphics designer and illustrator collaborating with a variety of clients from large studios to small businesses and non-profits to create compelling visuals for social media, television campaigns, and internal training. Responsibilities include concepting, drawing, and animating using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects; balancing budget with quality; ensuring seamless remote workflows for clients.
Animator & Digital Production at Hilton
June 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Focused on social media execution, creating animations and motion graphics for branded video. Collaborated with an in-house social team to increase engagement and brand awareness; established animation best practices, including templates and guidelines; managed quick-turn deadlines; supported growth by teaching teammates animation principles and digital production needs.
Production Artist at Hilton (via Kinley Marketing Partners)
December 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Reduced operational costs through creation of in-house marketing collateral for 16+ Hilton brands; prepared final artwork for digital and print campaigns; established animation examples and best practices for social and email; balanced multiple projects daily while ensuring brand standards and deadlines; photography post production, brand evolution support, testing pieces and reporting results; lightweight design projects.
Production Designer at Custom Ink
July 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Generated revenue and customer engagement through campaigns; prepared and proofed files for various mediums including print, web, and video; met deadlines while upholding quality standards; documented and improved processes to increase efficiencies; asset management, photography post-production, testing and reporting results, and design projects.
Production Artist & Team Lead at Custom Ink
October 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Achieved metrics in accuracy and productivity ahead of schedule; mentored new and veteran team members through metric evaluation, coaching, and open communication; awarded employee of the month five times; project lead for lab art creation, supervising over 20 teammates across three nationwide locations.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer & Illustrator
July 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborate with clients ranging from large studios to small businesses and non-profits to produce motion graphics for social media, television campaigns, and internal training. Build assets with Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, balance budget and quality, and ensure a seamless remote workflow.
Animator & Digital Production at Hilton
June 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Focus on social media execution, creating animations and motion graphics for branded video. Work with in-house social team to boost engagement and brand awareness. Establish animation best practices, create templates and guidelines, and support teammates in learning animation principles and programs.
Production Artist at Hilton (via Kinley Marketing Partners)
December 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Reduce operational costs by creating in-house marketing collateral for 16+ Hilton brands. Prepare final artwork for digital and print campaigns, establish animation examples and best practices for social and email, manage multiple projects daily while maintaining brand standards and deadlines; photography post-production and brand evolution support.
Production Designer at Custom Ink
July 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
Collaborate with in-house teams to generate revenue and customer engagement through campaigns. Prepare and proof files for print, web, and video; meet deadlines and maintain quality; document and improve processes to increase efficiencies; other responsibilities include asset management and photography post-production.
Production Artist & Team Lead at Custom Ink
October 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Achieve metrics in accuracy and productivity ahead of schedule. Mentor new and veteran team members through metric evaluation, team activities, coaching, and training. Led lab art creation, supervising over 20 supporters across 3 nationwide locations; awarded Employee of the Month five times.

Education

BA at Miami International University of Art & Design
August 1, 2008 - December 1, 2011
BA in Media Arts & Animation at Iami International University of Art & Design
August 1, 2008 - December 1, 2011

Qualifications

dobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using After Effects
February 24, 2025
Adobe Certification: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects Programs
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Tumult Hype
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Certification: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects Programs
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Tumult Hype
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Premiere
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Government, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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