Hi there! I’m Natalie Ortman, a multidisciplinary designer and animator passionate about storytelling through graphics, motion, and digital media. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to polished visuals, whether that’s a clean layout, a dynamic animation, or a cohesive brand experience. I love collaborating with teams to craft clear visuals and engaging experiences, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques to bring creative concepts to life. When I’m not designing or animating, you’ll likely find me exploring film-inspired projects, refining typography choices, or building playful motion pieces that communicate ideas with emotion and clarity.

Natalie Ortman

Hi there! I’m Natalie Ortman, a multidisciplinary designer and animator passionate about storytelling through graphics, motion, and digital media. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to polished visuals, whether that’s a clean layout, a dynamic animation, or a cohesive brand experience. I love collaborating with teams to craft clear visuals and engaging experiences, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques to bring creative concepts to life. When I’m not designing or animating, you’ll likely find me exploring film-inspired projects, refining typography choices, or building playful motion pieces that communicate ideas with emotion and clarity.

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Hi there! I’m Natalie Ortman, a multidisciplinary designer and animator passionate about storytelling through graphics, motion, and digital media. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to polished visuals, whether that’s a clean layout, a dynamic animation, or a cohesive brand experience. I love collaborating with teams to craft clear visuals and engaging experiences, and I’m always excited to learn new tools and techniques to bring creative concepts to life.

When I’m not designing or animating, you’ll likely find me exploring film-inspired projects, refining typography choices, or building playful motion pieces that communicate ideas with emotion and clarity.

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Work Experience

Account Executive at North Road Communications
September 1, 2025 - Present
Managed client communications to align goals, strategy, and branding across multiple accounts. Led and delegated team projects, ensuring timely execution and cohesive deliverables. Redesigned Eventbrite pages and updated website and social media visuals to improve engagement. Created social media content and wrote press releases to support outreach and promotional efforts.
Assistant Account Executive, Publicity at North Road Communications
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Managed two blog-style posts for the firm’s LinkedIn account and created informative content for Instagram. Created stickers, promotional posts, and t-shirt designs for our End-of-Year Show case. Developed campaigns with team members to increase engagement and visibility.
Capstone Project at Marist University
January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Created a 4:18 single-channel color motion graphic animation exploring language as an early human interface for connection and creative expression. Developed a conceptual narrative examining language as both communication and an artistic medium. Designed and produced a fully animated visual piece using motion, typography, and compositional sequencing.
Student Thesis Project at Movie Magazine
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created an original film/cinematography magazine as a senior project. Designed all visual elements, including layout and masthead, and curated images from favorite films for article spreads.
Poster Freelance Graphic Designer at Cleveland Urban Film Festival
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated with a professional documentarian to conceptualize and design the official poster for her film, which premiered at the Cleveland Urban Film Festival.
Social Media Intern at Crest View Public Adjusters
April 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Created email blasts, a case study, and an advertisement for a school newsletter to promote the company’s services and strengthen its brand visibility. Brainstormed, recorded, and edited videos as well as social media posts to enhance the company’s online presence and update content on its website.
Cashier and Floral Assistant at J & M Home and Garden
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Collaborated with a wedding florist to design arrangements, prepare venues, and ensure high client satisfaction through detailed execution. Provided customer service in-store and by phone, managed transactions, and handled register operations and closings. Trained new employees on register use, customer service, and store procedures in a fast-paced retail environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Marist University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Marist University Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Merit Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Jack Newman Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Abitare Builders Inc. Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Madison PBA Local 92 Civic Association Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
American Legion Post No 43
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet