Hi, I'm Jason Poole, a seasoned editor and motion designer with over 25 years in the business. I've got a background in graphic design and love solving problems while creating some really cool graphics and effects. Fast, efficient, and a client wrangler, I enjoy working with teams and delivering top-notch work. Outside of work, I'm passionate about smoked meats, fishing, gaming, biking, and running. I bring enthusiasm and creativity to every project I take on and thrive in collaborative environments where I can make visuals come alive.…

Jason Poole

Hi, I'm Jason Poole, a seasoned editor and motion designer with over 25 years in the business. I've got a background in graphic design and love solving problems while creating some really cool graphics and effects. Fast, efficient, and a client wrangler, I enjoy working with teams and delivering top-notch work. Outside of work, I'm passionate about smoked meats, fishing, gaming, biking, and running. I bring enthusiasm and creativity to every project I take on and thrive in collaborative environments where I can make visuals come alive.…

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Hi, I’m Jason Poole, a seasoned editor and motion designer with over 25 years in the business. I’ve got a background in graphic design and love solving problems while creating some really cool graphics and effects. Fast, efficient, and a client wrangler, I enjoy working with teams and delivering top-notch work.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about smoked meats, fishing, gaming, biking, and running. I bring enthusiasm and creativity to every project I take on and thrive in collaborative environments where I can make visuals come alive.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Freelance Editor & Motion Designer at Jason D Poole, LLC
January 1, 2008 - June 6, 2024
Freelance Post Production Artist providing editing, motion graphics, animation and effects for clients across the US and Canada.
Post Production Artist at Spot Content Studio
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2023
Edited and created motion graphics, animation and visual effects for corporate and commercial clients. Worked with a team of producers, directors, editors and DPs.
Production Manager / Motion Graphic Artist at Student Life, Inc.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Created all motion graphics, animation and visual effects for live events and sale DVDs. Worked with a team of producers, directors, editors and DPs. Served as a consultant on VFX shots and managed project timelines for entire production staff.
Smoke Artist at Del Hall Video
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Edited and designed elements for commercial spots using Autodesk smoke. Clients included Ford Motor Company (J Walter Thompson) and Chicago Park District.
Smoke / Flame / Maya Artist at Vazda Studios
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004
Creative Director over all motion graphics, animation and VFX. Managed graphic arts staff and acted as mediator between client and artist. Clients included Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Toyota, Regions Bank and The United Way.
Art Director at CBS&R Advertising & PR
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Junior Art Director responsible for design of logos, newspaper and magazine ads, direct mail, brochures, outdoor signage and point-of-purchase materials. Coordinated projects including photo direction and management of project vendors.
Owner / Freelance Editor & Motion Designer at Jason D Poole, LLC
January 1, 2008 - June 16, 2024
Freelance Post Production Artist providing editing, motion graphics, animation and effects for clients across the US and Canada.
Post Production Artist at Spot Content Studio
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2023
Edited and created motion graphics, animation and visual effects for corporate and commercial clients. Worked with a team of producers, directors, editors and DPs.
Production Manager / Motion Graphic Artist at Student Life, Inc.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Created all motion graphics, animation and visual effects for live events and sale DVDs. Worked with a team of producers, directors, editors and DPs. Served as a consultant on VFX shots and managed project timelines for entire production staff.
Smoke Artist at Del Hall Video
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Edited and designed elements for commercial spots using Autodesk smoke. Clients included Ford Motor Company (J Walter Thompson) and Chicago Park District.
Smoke / Flame / Maya Artist at Vazda Studios
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004
Creative Director over all motion graphics, animation and VFX. Managed graphic arts staff and acted as mediator between client and artist. Clients included Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Toyota, Regions Bank and The United Way.
Art Director at CBS&R Advertising & PR
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
Junior Art Director responsible for design of logos, newspaper and magazine ads, direct mail, brochures, outdoor signage and point-of-purchase materials. Coordinated projects including photo direction and management of project vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Auburn University at Montgomery
November 15, 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Auburn University Montgomery
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Auburn University Montgomery
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

ABLECINE DAVINCI RESOLVE MASTERCLASS
November 9, 2018
SCHOOL OF MOTION ADVANCED MOTION METHODS
July 8, 2022
ABLECINE DaVinci Resolve Masterclass
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
School of Motion Advanced Motion Methods
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Ablecine DaVinci Resolve Masterclass
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
School of Motion Advanced Motion Methods
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods
    paper WinShape Camps The Wonder Chronicles

    Created 40 different videos for the 2024 Camp Season for WinShape Camps. Took look book and style bible to create elements to coincide with the theme for 2024, which was The Wonder Chronicles. Client was extremely satisfied with the outcome. They commented upon delivery of the final files that they had no idea how I would make this year’s theme work, but they were pleasantly surprised. Design choices that I made were then adopted across the rest of the production including set design and other graphic design elements.

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