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Hi there! I'm Jason Lavicky, a storyteller and animator with over a decade of experience bringing beloved characters to life across print, video, and digital media. I enjoy collaborating with editors, licensors, and international teams to craft engaging stories and polished visuals that resonate with kids and grown-ups alike. Currently, I lead animation at Pusheen, brainstorm concepts for social content, and mentor contractors to deliver high-quality work that matches brand standards. My background spans children's publishing, education, and marketing, and I love turning ideas into memorable visuals through thoughtful design and storytelling.…Hi there! I'm Jason Lavicky, a storyteller and animator with over a decade of experience bringing beloved characters to life across print, video, and digital media. I enjoy collaborating with editors, licensors, and international teams to craft engaging stories and polished visuals that resonate with kids and grown-ups alike. Currently, I lead animation at Pusheen, brainstorm concepts for social content, and mentor contractors to deliver high-quality work that matches brand standards. My background spans children's publishing, education, and marketing, and I love turning ideas into memorable visuals through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Hi there! I'm Jason Lavicky, a storyteller and animator with over a decade of experience bringing beloved characters to life across print, video, and digital media. I enjoy collaborating with editors, licensors, and international teams to craft engaging stories and polished visuals that resonate with kids and grown-ups alike. Currently, I lead animation at Pusheen, brainstorm concepts for social content, and mentor contractors to deliver high-quality work that matches brand standards. My background spans children's publishing, education, and marketing, and I love turning ideas into memorable visuals through thoughtful design and storytelling.…Hi there! I'm Jason Lavicky, a storyteller and animator with over a decade of experience bringing beloved characters to life across print, video, and digital media. I enjoy collaborating with editors, licensors, and international teams to craft engaging stories and polished visuals that resonate with kids and grown-ups alike. Currently, I lead animation at Pusheen, brainstorm concepts for social content, and mentor contractors to deliver high-quality work that matches brand standards. My background spans children's publishing, education, and marketing, and I love turning ideas into memorable visuals through thoughtful design and storytelling.

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Hi there! I’m Jason Lavicky, a storyteller and animator with over a decade of experience bringing beloved characters to life across print, video, and digital media. I enjoy collaborating with editors, licensors, and international teams to craft engaging stories and polished visuals that resonate with kids and grown-ups alike.

Currently, I lead animation at Pusheen, brainstorm concepts for social content, and mentor contractors to deliver high-quality work that matches brand standards. My background spans children’s publishing, education, and marketing, and I love turning ideas into memorable visuals through thoughtful design and storytelling.

Skills

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Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Art Director/Animator at Publications Internation, Ltd.

October 1, 2001 - May 1, 2007

• Worked with editors to create engaging stories featuring popular licensed characters such as Elmo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Thomas the Tank Engine, and various Disney characters • Helped organize an animation division of the children’s books department that focused exclusively on digital content for interactive DVDs, video games, and new product demos • Worked with project managers and overseas programmers to ensure projects were on schedule, within budget, and met the standards and requirements of the licensors

Writer/Editor at LiveABC

May 30, 2007 - March 30, 2009

• Wrote, edited, and proofread educational articles and scripts for LiveABC‘s magazine and television programs while ensuring they incorporated vocabulary required by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education • Visited various schools and workplaces to help students and professionals improve their English writing and conversation skills

Motion Graphics Artist at Independent Contractor

May 1, 2009 - April 1, 2022

• Deliver illustrations and animated videos to corporations and non-profit organizations for use in their external marketing and internal business development • Design and animate social media videos that appeal to consumers and spread brand awareness • Create a streamlined workflow for designing, rigging, and animating characters that allows for revisions • Combine green screen footage of C-suite executives with informational motion graphics communicating new business initiatives and internal campaigns • Work with clients to understand their needs and to negotiate prices and timelines so that the best quality product can be delivered efficiently and at the fairest price

Senior Animator at Pusheen

April 1, 2022 - Present

• Provide concepts for animated social media content, supporting Pusheen merchandise and branding • Animate comics and super shorts in the Pusheen style • Provide guidance to contractors to ensure animation meets the standards of Pusheen Corp