I'm a senior motion designer with over 20 years of production graphics experience, delivering high-quality motion graphics on tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team. I bring a low-maintenance, results-driven approach to every project and continually refine my toolkit for speed and flexibility. I'm actively expanding my toolkit to include Python scripting and Rive for interactive motion, while continuing to expand my working knowledge of Blender 3D, with a focus on creating efficient workflows and engaging visuals.…

Jack Strand

I'm a senior motion designer with over 20 years of production graphics experience, delivering high-quality motion graphics on tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team. I bring a low-maintenance, results-driven approach to every project and continually refine my toolkit for speed and flexibility. I'm actively expanding my toolkit to include Python scripting and Rive for interactive motion, while continuing to expand my working knowledge of Blender 3D, with a focus on creating efficient workflows and engaging visuals.…

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I’m a senior motion designer with over 20 years of production graphics experience, delivering high-quality motion graphics on tight deadlines, whether working solo or as part of a team. I bring a low-maintenance, results-driven approach to every project and continually refine my toolkit for speed and flexibility.

I’m actively expanding my toolkit to include Python scripting and Rive for interactive motion, while continuing to expand my working knowledge of Blender 3D, with a focus on creating efficient workflows and engaging visuals.

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Language

German
Beginner

Work Experience

Motion Designer at STV Group plc
July 1, 2017 - Present
Collaborates with Directors, Producers and Journalists to deliver motion graphics for daily news bulletins in a fast-paced newsroom, while streamlining workflows and supporting brand evolution.
Senior Multiskilled Designer at News International
October 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Worked on the Graphics Desk delivering high-quality art, retouching and typography to meet tight daily deadlines; trained staff in colour retouching and image restoration; improved workflows via automation scripts and asset management; led the adoption of After Effects for website video features.
Graphic Designer at Northern Territory News
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Produced classified ads using Adobe InDesign during a temporary assignment in Darwin, Australia.
Multi-Skilled Designer at News International
August 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Contributed as a multi-skilled designer across the News International graphics desk, handling diverse design tasks over a period of 2009–2010.
Photoshop Retouch Specialist at News International
February 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009
Provided high-volume, fast and accurate colour retouching and image manipulation for daily tabloids, including imaging traffic from the Dublin office.
Media Developer at Bashart Creative
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Provided design and technical assistance in the photography studio and on-site, using a combination of Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.

Education

BSc at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
HND at Glasgow College Of Building & Printing
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Full UK driving licence
January 11, 2030 - June 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    Leaders Debate Show Title 2026 (most recent significant piece - more on portfolio site)

    The title sequence for the Leaders Debate on STV, as part of the election coverage for 2026, featuring 3D sequences extrapolated in blender from a single photograph of the venue and then combined with the rest of the sequence in After Effects. I started off with a concept involving racing ribbons and developed it from there, I wanted it to be punchy, yet slightly desaturated and make use of the party colours to pierce the scenes with vibrance. I also had a photograph of one of the lecterns that would be used and started modelling one in Blender from that, wondering if I might include it in someway, pretty quickly realising that I’d want to finish in the debating hall, with the lecterns arrange as indicated in the original test image. I think the piece accomplished what I’d set out to do, over the couple of days allocated.

    This can be viewed here:
    jackonthebox.net