Motion Designer with 20+ years of experience building brand-led storytelling and visual systems across video, events, and digital platforms. Deep hands-on production expertise from concept and storyboarding through final delivery, plus a strong background in scalable motion templates and code-driven animation.

John Marshall

Motion Designer with 20+ years of experience building brand-led storytelling and visual systems across video, events, and digital platforms. Deep hands-on production expertise from concept and storyboarding through final delivery, plus a strong background in scalable motion templates and code-driven animation.

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Motion Designer with 20+ years of experience building brand-led storytelling and visual systems across video, events, and digital platforms. Deep hands-on production expertise from concept and storyboarding through final delivery, plus a strong background in scalable motion templates and code-driven animation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Design
March 1, 2026 - Present
Motion design for large-format displays at corporate events.
Animation Lead at PwC US Creative Video Team
June 1, 2014 - November 1, 2025
Hands-on in-house creative developing motion content for external marketing and internal communications. Daily use of After Effects and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite, plus Cinema 4D and other 3D modeling resources. Collaborative work with cross-functional teams, creative directors and product stakeholders to translate complex concepts into visually engaging, brand-led content. End-to-end production work, concepting, storyboarding, designing and producing motion content. Built and maintained a scalable library of motion templates (MOGRTs) and guidelines to maintain quality and support the brand across US and global markets. Managed multiple concurrent projects in a remote work environment for over ten years. Contributed to team education and design best practices.
Manager, Animation Lead at PwC US Creative Video Team
May 31, 2014 - October 31, 2025
Hands-on in-house creative enhancing marketing and communications initiatives across the US firm and the global network, both internally and externally. Daily use of After Effects and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite, plus Cinema 4D and other 3D modeling resources. Collaborated closely with designers, writers, project managers, marketers, and product partners to deliver integrated campaign video assets. Handled multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Worked fully within brand guidelines, using parameters to guide innovation.
Senior Associate, Designer at PwC
March 8, 2004 - May 30, 2014
Designed engaging materials for client proposals, web advertising, and internal and external communications. Daily use of Adobe Creative Suite. Created and distributed brand design assets as part of the firm’s rebranding efforts in 2010. Founding member of the Interactive Media Team at PwC US. Contributed to front-end web designs and Flash development for interactive projects.
Design Engineer at Leggett & Platt (Talbot Industries)
January 1, 2002 - September 1, 2003
Engineered designs utilizing 3D models and presentation renderings for prototype retail displays.
Information Architect (Multimedia Designer) at Electronic Data Systems (EDS Bluesphere)
January 29, 2000 - September 28, 2001
Executed graphic and interface design for marketing projects, website designs, and interactive media kits.

Education

BFA - Illustration at Syracuse University, School of Visual Communication
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1989
BFA at Syracuse University, School of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
BFA - Illustration at Syracuse University, School of Visual Communication
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Qualifications

Certified in ethical use of GenAI tools
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Certified in ethical use of GenAI tools
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet