I'm Jennifer Rickward, a motion designer based in Paris with a passion for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. I've led end-to-end production of explainer videos, from scripting with the LXD team to storyboarding and delivering polished animations with a human touch. I thrive in collaborative teams, love ideation sessions, and stay meticulous about layers and sound design to ensure each project leaves a lasting impression.…

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I'm Jennifer Rickward, a motion designer based in Paris with a passion for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. I've led end-to-end production of explainer videos, from scripting with the LXD team to storyboarding and delivering polished animations with a human touch. I thrive in collaborative teams, love ideation sessions, and stay meticulous about layers and sound design to ensure each project leaves a lasting impression.…

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I’m Jennifer Rickward, a motion designer based in Paris with a passion for turning ideas into visually engaging stories. I’ve led end-to-end production of explainer videos, from scripting with the LXD team to storyboarding and delivering polished animations with a human touch.

I thrive in collaborative teams, love ideation sessions, and stay meticulous about layers and sound design to ensure each project leaves a lasting impression.

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Work Experience

Motion Designer at NEX EF Y
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Led concepting, storyboarding and review sessions to create integrated learning products featuring bespoke animations for multiple platforms. Worked with the digital team to translate scripts into short-form visuals, owned the motion design from concept to final asset, and directed sessions with voice talent to achieve the right tone and timing. Final audio mix and mastering were handled to ensure a cohesive product.
2D Animator at Cherry Hands Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Collaborated with a network of professionals to deliver personalised video and media services. Liaised with clients to meet briefs and deadlines, producing content for web and social media, including web design, logos and rebranding, video editing and animated explainer videos.
Freelance Animator
January 1, 2015 - Present
Liaised with clients to fulfill briefs and manage deadlines. Produced original content for web and social media, brochures, web design, logos and rebranding, video editing and animated explainer videos.
Video Editor at Monash University
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Shortlisted footage and assembled edited takes. Identified opportunities to overlay stock photographs, illustrations and motion graphic titles. Worked with templates and branding guidelines to apply prescribed branding to videos.
Digital Content Creator - Intern at Prendi
August 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Produced digital branding content for clients and created animations for augmented reality simulations during internship.

Education

B.A. Degree Animation at QANTM College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certificate II & III Film & Television at QLD School of Film & TV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Bachelor Interactive Entertainment
December 1, 2011 - March 25, 2015
Majoring in Animation
Certificate II & III Film & Television
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
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    uniE608 Aurizon - Rail Flow
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    uniE608 Skills Library
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    uniE608 WHO - Diversity Equity Inclusion
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    uniE608 WHO United Health Care
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    uniE608 Workplace Health & Safety
    This explainer video was created for an online e-learning platform. It was part of a course that would be required by employees to complete as part of their onboarding process. The ID team and I knew that we wanted it to be a fun video in order to retain the users attention for what can sometimes be a slightl topic. I think we really hit the nail on the head with this one! I was in charge of the motion design on this project. I kept the free flowing camera movements throughout to create continuity, surprise and really build out this visual space. I was also in charge of the sound design on this projec. Selecting the necessary sfx and combining them to craft the soundscape. video explainervideo animator videoeditor elearning sounddesign 2d 2danimation…
    uniE608 Sustainable Business Practices - Go 1 Educational Library
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