I'm a motion graphics designer and creative project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality visual content across broadcast, digital, and advertising platforms. I've founded and currently run a six-figure motion graphics studio serving clients across the US and Canada, and I'm passionate about animation, storytelling, and guiding end-to-end production workflows. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, maintaining strong client communication, and translating ideas into visually compelling campaigns. My work spans branded content for TV, online, and social media, and I have a track record of growing channels (e.g., 26M+ YouTube views) and building scalable production processes with international freelance collaborators.

Jonathan Riley

I'm a motion graphics designer and creative project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality visual content across broadcast, digital, and advertising platforms. I've founded and currently run a six-figure motion graphics studio serving clients across the US and Canada, and I'm passionate about animation, storytelling, and guiding end-to-end production workflows. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, maintaining strong client communication, and translating ideas into visually compelling campaigns. My work spans branded content for TV, online, and social media, and I have a track record of growing channels (e.g., 26M+ YouTube views) and building scalable production processes with international freelance collaborators.

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I’m a motion graphics designer and creative project manager with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality visual content across broadcast, digital, and advertising platforms. I’ve founded and currently run a six-figure motion graphics studio serving clients across the US and Canada, and I’m passionate about animation, storytelling, and guiding end-to-end production workflows.

I excel at leading cross-functional teams, maintaining strong client communication, and translating ideas into visually compelling campaigns. My work spans branded content for TV, online, and social media, and I have a track record of growing channels (e.g., 26M+ YouTube views) and building scalable production processes with international freelance collaborators.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director | Senior Motion Graphics Designer at Videografe Inc.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed motion graphics for television and digital platforms; developed animations using After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite; collaborated with production teams on branded content; launched and scaled a YouTube content initiative, achieving 26M+ views and growing the channel to 52K+ subscribers and 260+ videos.
Motion Graphics Designer at Living Church of God
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Managed $3–4M operational budgets; oversaw bookkeeping and financial operations; supported organizational planning and administration.

Education

Art Foundation at UCA Farnham
May 31, 2004
BTEC Diploma - Art & Design at Farnham College of Arts
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
National Diploma - Music Technology at Bridgwater College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    uniE608 Motion Graphics Reel
    An assortment of recent work to demo my skills, interests and abilities. reel motiongraphics animation
    uniE608 Infographic for Rural Wireless Internet
    A short, punchy infographic animation on the benefits of wireless internet sent via television's white noise frequencies. This was made for a televised documentary on the subject. 2Danimation infographic motiongraphics
    uniE608 TV Title Sequence for Maritimes Musical Production
    I was tasked with creating a television show title sequence for a Nova Scotian music based discovery and exploration show. The theme was to showcase the landscape and culture of the Maritimes while emphasizing the variety of music and sights of the region. 2Danimation titlesequence motiongraphics