Joe is a Lead Motion Graphics Designer and Animator with 19 years of experience servicing brands internally. Across varying production needs, Joe has built workflows and improved efficiency for both designers and video editors for large companies with global reach. In his previous role he established a system between the platforms Figma and After Effects to assist designers and non-animators deliver animated assets, this coincided with increased monetized streaming needs. Whether through design or technical details Joe has the ability to solve problems with creative ideas.

Joseph Riccobono

Joe is a Lead Motion Graphics Designer and Animator with 19 years of experience servicing brands internally. Across varying production needs, Joe has built workflows and improved efficiency for both designers and video editors for large companies with global reach. In his previous role he established a system between the platforms Figma and After Effects to assist designers and non-animators deliver animated assets, this coincided with increased monetized streaming needs. Whether through design or technical details Joe has the ability to solve problems with creative ideas.

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Joe is a Lead Motion Graphics Designer and Animator with 19 years of experience servicing brands internally. Across varying production needs, Joe has built workflows and improved efficiency for both designers and video editors for large companies with global reach. In his previous role he established a system between the platforms Figma and After Effects to assist designers and non-animators deliver animated assets, this coincided with increased monetized streaming needs. Whether through design or technical details Joe has the ability to solve problems with creative ideas.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Lead Motion Designer at Advanced Systems Group, LLC
December 1, 2024 - Present
Senior Graphic Designer and Lead Motion Designer of Monetization servicing Amazon Live. Beginning at the end of 2024, helped implement and manage the project workflow for monetized streams. Ensuring alignment of clients brand guidelines and the creation of a dedicated process for producing and maintaining monetized streams at scale.
Senior Motion Designer at Goldman Sachs
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Animation of presentation graphics for an educational video series.
Senior Graphic Designer / Lead Motion Designer at Amazon
March 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Senior Graphic Designer and Lead Motion Graphics Designer for Amazon Live. Worked closely with the Creative Director to implement a rebrand developed by an outside vendor.
Lead Motion Graphic Designer at Yahoo Ryot Studios
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Continued development and delivery of editable graphics packages for Yahoo sub-brands and clients of Yahoo Ryot Studios. Templates included ever-evolving technical capabilities within After Effects/Premiere Pro ecosystem. Guided efficiency within post graphic environment; designs and animations for news articles, title treatments, and Yahoo Sports motion graphics packages.
Lead Motion Graphic Designer at Verizon Media
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Worked closely with the Creative Director to develop design and animation for internal marketing decks, conferences, and branding.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Serviced JPMorgan Chase via Creative Circle Agency. Worked directly with the Creative Director to develop internal branding and animation.
Lead Motion Graphic Designer at Oath
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Reported directly to creative leadership and stakeholders in the development and implementation of several series leading designers in a creative capacity. Project highlights include the HMI 2017 "Pride Is…" Campaign Times Square advertisement, RYOT Studios' Screen Time, Yahoo News.
Senior Motion Graphics Designer at AOL
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Senior Motion Graphics Artist for various AOL brands and partners. Series and projects include Huffpost's Sustainable Self and AOL's 2 Point Lead (2016 Cynopsis Award, Regional/Digital Studio Show) among many other internal brands and marketing projects.
Lead Motion Graphics Designer at Project Dstllry LLC.
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Juice Generation internal brand videos, Equinox animation and color for Equinox Q Blog video series.
Graphics Coordinator / Lead Motion Graphics Designer at MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
April 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
In addition to continued creation of motion graphics, role placed increased emphasis on direction and management. Additional content creation including MLB.TV live-game productions, MLB Network advertising (beginning 2009), The Webby (2011/2012), and other non-baseball affiliated content. Oversaw freelance/part-time motion graphics staff; project management for in-house and remote video editorial graphic needs. Implementation of sponsorship-driven content for live and canned media; cross-department collaboration with Web Designers, App Developers, and Marketing/Sales.
Motion Graphics Designer at Major League Baseball (MLB.com)
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Motion Graphics Artist for online live programming, web, and stadium advertising. Main duties included the creation of video animations for highlight packages and daily news-related content. Additional content creation including the MLB.com produced "Baseball Discovered" documentary, IceNetwork.com, MLS.net, WePlay, and MLB Entertainment.
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2006 - October 1, 2006
Three Digital Photography and Photoshop demos geared towards Illustration majors with limited computer art experience. With each demo covering both classroom and field studies, students received valuable knowledge in composition, color, and processing of digital photos.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Computer Arts at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Computer Arts Summer Program at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Summer Youth Arts Program at Mercer County Community College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services