I'm a dynamic Motion Graphics Designer with over 30 years in the industry crafting animation and visual effects for film, television, and gaming. I'm proficient in After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Unity, and I love turning ideas into immersive visuals that engage audiences. I've produced and directed projects like the Kustomonsters series, blending creative storytelling with solid technical execution. I'm excited to collaborate on new digital experiences and push the boundaries of motion design.…

Craig Clark

I'm a dynamic Motion Graphics Designer with over 30 years in the industry crafting animation and visual effects for film, television, and gaming. I'm proficient in After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Unity, and I love turning ideas into immersive visuals that engage audiences. I've produced and directed projects like the Kustomonsters series, blending creative storytelling with solid technical execution. I'm excited to collaborate on new digital experiences and push the boundaries of motion design.…

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I’m a dynamic Motion Graphics Designer with over 30 years in the industry crafting animation and visual effects for film, television, and gaming. I’m proficient in After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Unity, and I love turning ideas into immersive visuals that engage audiences.

I’ve produced and directed projects like the Kustomonsters series, blending creative storytelling with solid technical execution. I’m excited to collaborate on new digital experiences and push the boundaries of motion design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer Director at Cheeky Entertainment
May 1, 2004 - Present
Produces animation and VFX for various platforms. Orchestrated the running of The Kustomonsters and Friends TV show, syndicated nationally on OSI74 Roku and AMGTV since 2011. Oversaw the release of the first Kustomonsters feature film, Kustomonsters Movie 2, Kustomonsters 3, currently streaming on Tubi, Amazon and OSI74. Completed eight short animated films for FB County. Produced a 50-minute documentary series for the Accawmacke American Indian tribe of Virginia in 2021. Directed two Nemesister shorts, Nem A Go Go, and Nemsister:Rio Underground, Directed Bewitched MGC 30 minute animated pilot.
Adjunct Professor at Santa Monica College
August 1, 2019 - Present
Instructed students in beginning classical 2D animation. Utilized TV Paint and Adobe Animate Flash to facilitate hands-on learning.
Games Technician at Dave and Busters
March 1, 2025 - Present
Video games technician for over 80 games for a major arcade attraction.
Storyboard Director at Surfing Giant
October 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Supervised storyboarding for the Disney Jr. show, Hey AJ. Led a team of three artists utilizing Storyboard Pro to enhance visual storytelling.
Animator at Diamond Game
November 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Engineered FX and designed graphics for Unity-powered state lottery gaming applications. Leveraged software including Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Unity for project execution.
Animator at Age of Learning
September 1, 2014 - April 30, 2018
Animated and revamped games and activities for ABCmouse.com, targeting pre-K to 2nd grade students using Flash and Photoshop. Collaborated directly with Producers, Engineers, and Artists to ensure project alignment. Created animated short films for the publishing department. Provided design and animation for over 100 game prototypes targeted at 3rd grade students. Contributed as an R&D team member within the Unity game development crew.
Animation Director at Hallmark Cards Plc
July 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014
Conceptualized and designed scenes, characters, layouts, props, and animations for various projects. Engaged directly with Producers, Editors, and the studio and animation crew to ensure cohesive production efforts. Supervised and directed animated shorts for streaming television. Played a pivotal role in the development and reboot of Rainbow Brite.

Education

BA at California State University Long Beach
September 3, 1979 - June 10, 1983
animation, illustration, life drawing
BA, General Art at California State University Long Beach
September 1, 1979 - June 1, 1983

Qualifications

Emmy Award
March 1, 1990 - March 1, 1990
Animation and Character Layout on The Simpsons

Industry Experience

Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Bewitched MGC

    Fan animation pilot for Bewitched MGC, total running time 30 minutes. Created and animated by Craig Clark.

    uniE621 Rainbow Brite
    art director Rainbow Brite - art director for Feeln- Hallmark…
    uniE621 Fievel Goes West
    fx animator Fievel Goes West- Fx animator for Amblimation and Universal…
    uniE621 Forrest Gump
    animator FX animator on Forrest Gump for ILM and Paramount Pictures…
    uniE621 Poltergeist 2
    fx animation Poltergeist 2 - FX animation for Boss Films and MGM VFX Oscar nominated…
    uniE621 Godzilla (1998)
    3d animation Godzilla (1998) - CG lighting TD for Centropolis and Columbia Tri Star…
    uniE621 This is America Charlie Brown
    animator Animator on five Peanuts specials for Bill Melendez Productions…
    uniE621 The Simspsons
    animator Animator and Character Layout on the Simpsons seasons 1-3- Klasky Csupo and Fox TV…
    paper Kustomonsters Movie
    animator director Kustomonsters Movie- producer, director, writer for Cheeky Entertainment…
    paper Kustomonsters 2
    animator director Kustomonsters 2- producer, director, writer for Cheeky Entertainment…