I am a highly creative and passionate visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience crafting compelling multimedia projects. My expertise spans graphic design, motion design, UI/UX design, and video content creation, enabling me to develop engaging and innovative marketing and social media materials that strictly adhere to brand guidelines. I excel at translating complex concepts into intuitive and impactful designs that resonate with target audiences. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional service and top-quality solutions by blending creativity with strategic thinking. I bring a friendly and collaborative approach to every project, aiming to produce work that not only meets but exceeds expectations while continuously honing my skills in various visual and multimedia disciplines.

Alex Hochstetler

I am a highly creative and passionate visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience crafting compelling multimedia projects. My expertise spans graphic design, motion design, UI/UX design, and video content creation, enabling me to develop engaging and innovative marketing and social media materials that strictly adhere to brand guidelines. I excel at translating complex concepts into intuitive and impactful designs that resonate with target audiences. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional service and top-quality solutions by blending creativity with strategic thinking. I bring a friendly and collaborative approach to every project, aiming to produce work that not only meets but exceeds expectations while continuously honing my skills in various visual and multimedia disciplines.

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I am a highly creative and passionate visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience crafting compelling multimedia projects. My expertise spans graphic design, motion design, UI/UX design, and video content creation, enabling me to develop engaging and innovative marketing and social media materials that strictly adhere to brand guidelines. I excel at translating complex concepts into intuitive and impactful designs that resonate with target audiences.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional service and top-quality solutions by blending creativity with strategic thinking. I bring a friendly and collaborative approach to every project, aiming to produce work that not only meets but exceeds expectations while continuously honing my skills in various visual and multimedia disciplines.

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Work Experience

Full-Time Father at Hochstetler Household
August 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Oversee the well-being and healthy development of my family, honing project management, organizational, and communication skills. Provide full-time care for my family through managing household schedules, activities, and resources. Employ creative problem-solving and effective communication to facilitate improved education and increased engagement for neurodiverse children. Maintain design proficiencies through family projects and occasional freelance work.
Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist at Embassies of Israel to Sweden and Lithuania
March 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Created the embassies’ branding and marketing materials supporting public relations initiatives and social media accounts. Strengthened brand identity by adapting State of Israel branding guidelines to local target audiences. Conceptualized and executed diverse marketing projects including printed collateral, promotional products, digital graphics, motion graphics, and videos. Increased audience engagement through visually appealing and on-brand content, contributing to a 15-20% increase in followers. Launched and managed email marketing campaigns promoting cultural events with a 79.3% average open rate. Enhanced the Lithuania Israel Chamber of Commerce’s online presence by building and maintaining a dynamic website and developing branding identity and guidelines.
Freelance Designer at Top Hat Designs
August 1, 2016 - September 3, 2025
Delivered impactful design solutions for diverse clients across multiple industries and countries, showcasing a wide range of creative skills and a commitment to exceptional quality. Animated engaging content for over 20 projects including music videos, advertisements, trailers, product explainers, demonstrating expertise in scriptwriting, storyboarding, illustration, rigging, animation, compositing, editing, and sound design. Crafted branding solutions including style guides, printed collateral, photography, website wireframes, social media campaigns, and copywriting. Created eye-catching illustrations for logos, mascots, icons, advertisements, infographics, maps, and storyboards. Provided professional end-to-end video editing including filming, organizing footage, assembly, compositing, transitions, special effects, sound editing, and final rendering. Crafted persuasive copy for digital campaigns, advertisements, scripts, and websites.
Design Lead at Genius Circuit & Slightly Off Productions
August 1, 2015 - September 3, 2025
Led creative teams to develop interactive children's book apps and animated motion comics, showcasing expertise in visual design, UI/UX, animation, and project management. Animated 50+ interactive scenes and pages including characters, environments, and props, enhancing storytelling and visual appeal. Developed visual styles for four titles using mood boards, storyboards, and concept art to create unique looks while ensuring consistency. Produced front-end UI/UX designs for three apps, crafting wireframes, mockups, information architecture, UI elements, and interactions for intuitive user experiences. Led and coordinated multiple small teams across time zones including illustrators, animators, vocal artists, sound designers, and developers. Developed strategic social media marketing plans including target audience research, partnership identification, and engaging online and printed content to maximize product launch visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art and Design at Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago
August 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Miami University, Oxford
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

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