Senior Motion Designer with 9+ years of experience leading motion graphics, 3D animation, brand identity systems, and video production for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and large corporate conferences. I own projects end-to-end—from creative development (style frames, storyboarding, motion direction) to production (animation, compositing, color) and final delivery.…

Dana Sodd

Senior Motion Designer with 9+ years of experience leading motion graphics, 3D animation, brand identity systems, and video production for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and large corporate conferences. I own projects end-to-end—from creative development (style frames, storyboarding, motion direction) to production (animation, compositing, color) and final delivery.…

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Senior Motion Designer with 9+ years of experience leading motion graphics, 3D animation, brand identity systems, and video production for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and large corporate conferences. I own projects end-to-end—from creative development (style frames, storyboarding, motion direction) to production (animation, compositing, color) and final delivery.

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Senior Motion Designer at Unbridled Solutions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Partner with art and creative directors to develop visual identities and motion design for corporate conferences across Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and Technology sectors (800–11,000+ attendees). Collaborate on-site with production teams, playback ops, and lighting directors to deliver visually immersive attendee experiences. Motion lead for Papa Johns biannual franchisee conference—manage contractors to create 3D awards looks, general session motion package, opening video, visual identity, and pizza competition motion.
Video Editor at The Stuudiio
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Produce educational videos for media libraries and social channels; perform full post-production of raw files including final cut, color correction/grading, text, and animated graphics. Establish brand identity and motion design systems for CSequence, including animated logo bumpers, title cards, and reusable animated icon assets.
Senior Motion Designer at CPR Interactive
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023
Lead end-to-end video projects for tech startups and Fortune 500 clients—from client interaction and scripting through style frames, storyboarding, motion, audio mixing, and compositing. Create SaaS/B2B product UI animations for Oracle, Amazon, SAP, and Deloitte, leveraging Lottie micro-animations for web and interactive infographics. Deliver how-to, social ad, explainer, training, event opener, product demo, broadcast, and educational video assets while advancing brand identity systems. Manage a commercial shoot for Oracle cloud technologies including location scouting, casting, on-set support, shot selection, editing, color grading, and custom VFX.
Digital Designer at Procter & Gamble
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Scout locations, lead casting, create shot lists, and support shot-based post-production for Head & Shoulders campaign video. Produce video and social assets for Pantene, Each & Every, and Olay.
Motion Designer at LiveWell Collaborative
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Create educational health videos in collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Teach motion design fundamentals to interns each semester.
Junior Graphic Designer at Great American Insurance Group
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Create print and web materials for all 32 insurance sectors in collaboration with project managers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication Design (Minor in Fine Arts) at University of Cincinnati – College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication Design (Minor in Fine Arts) at University of Cincinnati – College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication Design (Minor in Fine Arts) at University of Cincinnati – College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Education, Software & Internet, Life Sciences

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