I help brands and studios craft compelling motion design that enhances storytelling and engagement. With clients like Google, ESPN, and Wealthfront, I specialize in title sequences, animated explainers, and kinetic typography, creating visually striking animations that elevate brand narratives. Background in painting and graphic design, with an MFA in Graphic Design from VCU. Strong expertise in 2D animation, frame-by-frame animation, compositing, motion tracking, and particle systems, with growing experience in Blender and Rive. Driven by a passion for cultural connection and visual storytelling, I bridge fine arts, branding, and animation to create structured, energetic, and emotionally engaging motion work.…

Alex Bailey

I help brands and studios craft compelling motion design that enhances storytelling and engagement. With clients like Google, ESPN, and Wealthfront, I specialize in title sequences, animated explainers, and kinetic typography, creating visually striking animations that elevate brand narratives. Background in painting and graphic design, with an MFA in Graphic Design from VCU. Strong expertise in 2D animation, frame-by-frame animation, compositing, motion tracking, and particle systems, with growing experience in Blender and Rive. Driven by a passion for cultural connection and visual storytelling, I bridge fine arts, branding, and animation to create structured, energetic, and emotionally engaging motion work.…

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I help brands and studios craft compelling motion design that enhances storytelling and engagement. With clients like Google, ESPN, and Wealthfront, I specialize in title sequences, animated explainers, and kinetic typography, creating visually striking animations that elevate brand narratives.

Background in painting and graphic design, with an MFA in Graphic Design from VCU. Strong expertise in 2D animation, frame-by-frame animation, compositing, motion tracking, and particle systems, with growing experience in Blender and Rive. Driven by a passion for cultural connection and visual storytelling, I bridge fine arts, branding, and animation to create structured, energetic, and emotionally engaging motion work.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Motion Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed high-impact brand animations, UI motion, and data visualization. Created kinetic typography and explainer videos that improved audience engagement and brand storytelling. Integrated 3D elements, procedural animation, and mixed media for experimental motion work. Balanced high-profile client work with self-initiated projects, refining skills in motion direction and animation workflows.
Construction and Renovation Crew Member at Three Mile Design and Construction
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Performed demolition, foundation digging, framing, and general construction for residential and commercial renovations. Applied problem-solving, precision, and adaptability to collaboratively tackle structural challenges in fast-paced environments.
Apparel Graphic Designer and Salesperson at K2 Awards and Apparel
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Created original designs tailored to client needs. Vectorized and color separated client-submitted artwork for production. Collaborated with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Designed and taught classes on screen-printing, visual narrative, and print media. Designed, organized, and managed screen-printing studio. Taught foundational graphic design classes on typography, gestalt, semiotics, color.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed high-impact brand animations, UI motion, and data visualizations for a range of clients. Created kinetic typography and explainer videos that improved audience engagement and brand storytelling. Integrated 3D elements, procedural animation, and mixed media for experimental and cutting-edge motion work. Balanced high-profile client projects with self-initiated projects, refining skills in motion direction and animation workflows.
Construction and Renovation Crew Member at Three Mile Design and Construction
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Performed demolition, foundation digging, framing, and general construction for residential and commercial renovations. Applied problem-solving, precision, and adaptability to collaboratively tackle structural challenges in fast-paced environments.
Apparel Graphic Designer and Salesperson at K2 Awards and Apparel
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Created original designs tailored to client needs. Vectorized and color separated client-submitted artwork for production. Collaborated with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Designed and taught classes on screen-printing, visual narrative, and print media. Designed, organized, and managed screen-printing studio. Taught foundational graphic design classes on typography, gestalt, semiotics, and color.
Freelance Motion Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed high-impact brand animations, UI motion, and data visualizations; created kinetic typography and explainer videos to improve audience engagement and brand storytelling; integrated 3D elements, procedural animation, and mixed media for experimental motion work; balanced high-profile client work with self-initiated projects, refining skills in motion direction and animation workflows.
Construction and Renovation Crew Member at Three Mile Design and Construction
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Performed demolition, foundation digging, framing, and general construction for residential and commercial renovations. Applied problem-solving, precision, and adaptability to collaboratively tackle structural challenges in fast-paced environments.
Apparel Graphic Designer and Salesperson at K2 Awards and Apparel
December 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Created original designs tailored to client needs. Vectorized and color separated client-submitted artwork for production. Collaborated with the production team to ensure quality and accuracy.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
December 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Designed and taught classes on screen-printing, visual narrative, and print media. Designed, organized, and managed screen-printing studio. Taught foundational graphic design classes on typography, gestalt, semiotics, color.

Education

MFA Design/Visual Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BFA Painting at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
MFA Design/Graphic Design at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BFA Painting at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
MFA Design/Visual Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
BFA Painting at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other, Real Estate & Construction

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