Animation producer, director, designer, and animator with end-to-end experience creating short-form explainer and motion graphic content that blends character animation, motion graphics, and live-action elements. Proven track record delivering engaging narratives, driving measurable engagement (2M+ views and 60% click-through rate), and collaborating with leading brands. Skilled in storyboarding, design, animation, and sound design, while also auditioning and onboarding voice talent and managing production pipelines with efficient workflows. Experienced mentoring teams, coordinating freelancers, and delivering high-quality work across broadcast, web, and internal video projects.

Scott Strong

Animation producer, director, designer, and animator with end-to-end experience creating short-form explainer and motion graphic content that blends character animation, motion graphics, and live-action elements. Proven track record delivering engaging narratives, driving measurable engagement (2M+ views and 60% click-through rate), and collaborating with leading brands. Skilled in storyboarding, design, animation, and sound design, while also auditioning and onboarding voice talent and managing production pipelines with efficient workflows. Experienced mentoring teams, coordinating freelancers, and delivering high-quality work across broadcast, web, and internal video projects.

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Animation producer, director, designer, and animator with end-to-end experience creating short-form explainer and motion graphic content that blends character animation, motion graphics, and live-action elements. Proven track record delivering engaging narratives, driving measurable engagement (2M+ views and 60% click-through rate), and collaborating with leading brands.

Skilled in storyboarding, design, animation, and sound design, while also auditioning and onboarding voice talent and managing production pipelines with efficient workflows. Experienced mentoring teams, coordinating freelancers, and delivering high-quality work across broadcast, web, and internal video projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Producer, Director, Designer, and Animator at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Orchestrated end-to-end production of dynamic short-form videos, blending character animation, motion graphics, and live-action elements to deliver visually stunning content. Led storyboarding, animation, design, and sound design to craft cohesive narratives that elevated brand presence and achieved over 2 million views with a 60% click-through rate. Recruited and directed voiceover talent to set project tone and curated high-quality third-party audio and graphic assets to maximize production value. Collaborated with major clients including Mindshare USA, McGraw-Hill, and Unilever to deliver tailored solutions.
Animation Producer, Director, Designer, and Animator at Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Led the production of engaging short-form explainer videos, spanning whiteboard animations to sophisticated 2D and 3D motion graphics, with a primary focus on delivering positive ROI for clients. Pioneered standardized workflows to optimize production efficiency and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content. Auditioned and onboarded voice talent, curated high-quality third-party graphic and audio assets, and managed a network of freelancers to maintain project quality and schedule.
Animation Producer, Director, Designer, and Animator at Freelance
April 30, 2019 - Present
Animation Producer, Director, Designer, and Animator for a variety of short explainer videos, ranging from whiteboards to motion graphics with character animation. Created standardized workflow to streamline production. Trained junior artists. Designed characters and props for animation. Managed production and assignment of freelancers to projects.
Animation Director & Production Manager at Idea Rocket Animation
March 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025
Provided expert training in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Apple Motion, empowering groups of one to five students with hands-on instruction. Designed and executed small-scale commercial projects using After Effects and web platforms, delivering visually engaging content that amplified client messages. Authored a dynamic weekly blog on industry trends in video editing and production.
Animation Director & Production Manager at Idea Rocket Animation
March 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Delivered expert training in Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Apple Motion to groups of 1–5 students, empowering skill development. Designed and executed compelling small-scale commercial projects using After Effects and web-based platforms, creating visually engaging content that amplified client messages. Authored a series of weekly blog posts offering actionable insights on industry trends in video editing and production.
Animation Director & Production Manager at Idea Rocket Animation
August 1, 2014 - March 31, 2019
Delivered training for Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, and Apple Motion for groups of one to five students, tailoring instruction to different skill levels. Designed and executed small-scale commercial projects using After Effects and web-based platforms to help clients communicate effectively through compelling motion content. Wrote a weekly series of blog posts covering industry trends in video editing and production, supporting knowledge sharing and education for students and teams.
Certified Multimedia Trainer and Designer at The Training Farm
May 1, 2014 - October 6, 2025
Certified Multimedia Trainer and Designer, delivering hands-on instruction in multimedia tools and workflows, mentoring learners across diverse skill levels and developing instructional materials to support ongoing skill development.
Certified Multimedia Trainer and Designer at The Training Farm
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Objective: Dynamic and versatile animation professional with extensive experience in end-to-end production; skilled in designing efficient workflows, leading teams, and mentoring junior artists to drive high-quality, on-time project delivery.
Certified Multimedia Trainer and Designer at The Training Farm
February 1, 2012 - May 31, 2014
Provided multimedia training and design services in a learning-focused environment, supporting learners with practical, hands-on skill development aligned with video editing and motion graphics workflows.
Lead Effects Animator at Animation Collective, Inc.
October 1, 2005 - May 30, 2011
Spearheaded a team of four as Lead Effects Animator for Nickelodeon’s Kappa Mikey, leveraging Adobe After Effects to design dynamic effects and streamline animation production processes, establishing a cohesive visual style for action-packed sequences with multi-planed elements. Directed a team of seven as Lead Effects Animator and Designer for Speed Racer: The Next Generation mini-movie and subsequent Nicktoons television series, creating reusable, multi-user templates to accelerate production across diverse scenes while defining the show’s signature effects aesthetic and managing team workloads to consistently meet tight deadlines. Designed, laid out, and painted vibrant backgrounds for the animated DVD movie Eloise in Africa, enhancing storytelling through immersive environments. Contributed as Background Illustrator and Colorist for Jolly Rabbit, an animated series, delivering visually rich settings that elevated the show’s narrative impact.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
BFA Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
BFA Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026

Qualifications

Final Cut Pro 7
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Final Cut Pro X levels 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Motion 5
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
After Effects CS5
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Adobe Photoshop CS6 & CC
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Final Cut Pro 7
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Final Cut Pro X levels 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Motion 5
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
After Effects CS5
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026
Photoshop CS6 & CC
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education