I’m Oded Naaman, a Creative Director, Art Director, and Animator who transforms complex concepts into emotionally engaging visual stories. With over 20 years in animation, video production, and design, I lead teams to deliver campaigns, immersive animations, and digital content that blend artistic excellence with business strategy. I’m a hands-on mentor who builds collaborative studios, optimizes workflows, and steers large-scale productions from concept through post-production. My work emphasizes storytelling aligned with client goals, ensuring creative outcomes that move audiences and drive results.…

Oded Naaman

I’m Oded Naaman, a Creative Director, Art Director, and Animator who transforms complex concepts into emotionally engaging visual stories. With over 20 years in animation, video production, and design, I lead teams to deliver campaigns, immersive animations, and digital content that blend artistic excellence with business strategy. I’m a hands-on mentor who builds collaborative studios, optimizes workflows, and steers large-scale productions from concept through post-production. My work emphasizes storytelling aligned with client goals, ensuring creative outcomes that move audiences and drive results.…

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I’m Oded Naaman, a Creative Director, Art Director, and Animator who transforms complex concepts into emotionally engaging visual stories. With over 20 years in animation, video production, and design, I lead teams to deliver campaigns, immersive animations, and digital content that blend artistic excellence with business strategy.
I’m a hands-on mentor who builds collaborative studios, optimizes workflows, and steers large-scale productions from concept through post-production. My work emphasizes storytelling aligned with client goals, ensuring creative outcomes that move audiences and drive results.

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English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Dubin Research & Consulting
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Oversee creative output for litigation-focused client work, aligning visuals with strategic case goals.
Creative Director at Dubin Research & Consulting
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Led the in-house creative and production team for a top litigation firm, translating complex legal material into clear, persuasive visual narratives for courtroom presentations, mock trials, and legal strategy. Managed budgets from $50K to $1M and streamlined studio operations for on-time delivery.
Creative Director (Contract) at VideoHead Ltd.
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
Supervised freelance teams for commercial and non-profit clients, producing internal communications videos, social animation campaigns, promotional trailers, and product launch content.
Assistant Professor at CUNY, Hostos Community College
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Tenure-track professor in the media and design program; developed curriculum and advised students in 3D Design, 2D Design, Motion Graphics, Video Editing and Digital Design 101.
Video Production at US Council on Foreign Relations
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Collaborated with the video production team on post-production and animation projects.
Video/Marketing Specialist at True Value Hardware
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Worked with marketing/communications to create employee engagement and training videos and a loyalty program campaign shown in stores.
Animator / Video Producer at The New York Office of Emergency Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Produced 5-minute animated training videos for emergency field managers; collaborated with the Regional Catastrophic planning team.
Marketing & Branding Video Producer at Acme Smoked Fish Company
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Collaborated with COO to create marketing and branding videos for corporate website and YouTube channel.
Creative Director (Freelance) at Oded Naaman – Freelance
September 1, 2009 - Present
I lead creative projects for government, nonprofit, retail and technology clients, developing promotional videos, animations, commercials, websites, banner ads, visual identities and integrated marketing campaigns. Responsible for creative concepting, art direction, and end-to-end production across diverse clients and geographies (NYC, Tel Aviv, Toronto).
Art Director / Marketing & Design Lead at SHUFFLE Concert
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017
Collaborated with the Musical Director to create all marketing, promotional and concert materials including logo, album cover design, on-stage videos and website design.
Freelance Art Director at Columbia Business School Center of Global Brand Leadership
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017
Freelance art director for marketing, communications and conference materials; edited videos for YouTube channel.
Animator & Animation Director at Pil Animation Ltd.
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009
Directed animation projects for global broadcast and digital channels; led design teams on shows like Draco and Me a Story; managed production on international TV.
Animator & Animation Director at Smartoonz Animation Ltd.
December 1, 2006 - July 1, 2007
Created and directed animation for children’s TV shows for a studio focused on pre-school viewers.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film at Columbia University
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation at Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Master of Fine Arts in Film at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation at Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail

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