Hi, I'm Robert Payne, a Visual Designer and Art Director with over 10 years of experience shaping brand identities, packaging, and digital visuals across print and interactive media.

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Hi, I’m Robert Payne, a Visual Designer and Art Director with over 10 years of experience shaping brand identities, packaging, and digital visuals across print and interactive media. I’ve led creative teams, developed design systems, and delivered engaging assets for notable clients.

I love solving design challenges with a collaborative, iterative approach, blending 2D/3D art, motion, and thoughtful UX to elevate brands. When I’m not designing, I mentor teammates, explore new tools in the Adobe suite, and enjoy creating immersive visuals that tell a story.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 1

2D After Effects animation with character lips syncing and light rig. Have a fisheye lens feel to the BG to give the circular feel when the assets slide in and out.
Sample:

  • 2D Animator
  • Art Director
  • Storyboard Artist

Work experience· 9 roles

Production Manager - Senior Animator · Splainers, Inc.Jun 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

Responsible for tracking client/Splainers deadlines, creating achievable milestones across the production pipeline, fostering a culture of open communication, leading daily team meetings, understanding project goals, and coordinating with the Creative Director, Writers, and Animation Leads to select the best crew and deliverables.

Contract Illustrator/HTML Banners · Wizards of the CoastApr 2014 – Oct 2014 · 7 mos

Generated conceptual art for new product designs, ensuring visual appeal and relevance. Executed front-end UI graphics for HTML5 animated banners to support a new product launch.

Contract Illustrator/HTML5 Banners · Wizards of the CoastApr 2014 – Oct 2014 · 7 mos

Developed conceptual art for new product designs and updated front-end UI graphics for HTML5 animated banners for product launches.

Contract Illustrator/HTML5 Banner Designer · Wizards of the CoastApr 2014 – Oct 2014 · 7 mos
Art Director - Principal · Payne DesignFeb 2013 – May 2017 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Contract Illustrator / Game Designer · Becker & Mayer!Apr 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos
Contract Illustrator/Game Designer · Becker & Mayer!Apr 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos
Senior Graphic Designer · Tree Top, Inc.Jul 2009 – Feb 2013 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Education· 5

Advertising · Perry Tech1985 – 1986

Marketing and advertising

Visual Design Certification (Photography/Illustration) · Perry Technical Institute2030 – 2025
Visual Design Photography/Illustration Certification · Perry Technical Institute2030 – 2026
Certificate in Visual Design (Photography/Illustration) · Perry Technical Institute2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

Inbound Marketing Certification (HubSpot Academy)2030 – 2025
HubSpot Academy Certified – Inbound Marketing2030 – 2026
Perry Technical Institute Certified – Visual Design Photography/Illustration2030 – 2026
Certified Visual Designer2030 – 2026

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