Hi, I’m Collin Searls—a creative video editor and motion graphics designer with a B.A. in Cinema/Animation and hands-on experience producing digital content for film, social media, and interactive installations. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender, with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for bringing ideas to life. I love collaborating with teams to craft immersive experiences and deliver polished creative assets. From live-action edits to 3D graphics and UI motion, I enjoy turning concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.…

Collin Searls

Hi, I’m Collin Searls—a creative video editor and motion graphics designer with a B.A. in Cinema/Animation and hands-on experience producing digital content for film, social media, and interactive installations. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender, with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for bringing ideas to life. I love collaborating with teams to craft immersive experiences and deliver polished creative assets. From live-action edits to 3D graphics and UI motion, I enjoy turning concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Collin Searls—a creative video editor and motion graphics designer with a B.A. in Cinema/Animation and hands-on experience producing digital content for film, social media, and interactive installations. I’m proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blender, with a strong eye for visual storytelling and a passion for bringing ideas to life.

I love collaborating with teams to craft immersive experiences and deliver polished creative assets. From live-action edits to 3D graphics and UI motion, I enjoy turning concepts into engaging visuals that connect with audiences.

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English
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Work Experience

Exhibit Designer & Interactive Experience Designer at Open Space Expo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and built an interactive 3-part booth combining video content, graphic design, and live experience design. Produced on-screen graphics, edited video loops, and created digital assets for quizzes and audience engagement. Integrated video with hardware (3D printing, electronics, woodworking) for a cinematic and immersive exhibit.
3D Modeler Contributor at Titanic Hull VRC (Titanic – Beyond Reality VRChat World)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with VR developers to refine and optimize the Titanic's hull for real-time performance. Improved geometry and detailing in Blender, ensuring a balance of historical accuracy and rendering efficiency. Contributed directly to a large-scale digital storytelling project experienced by thousands in VR.
Content Intern – Video & Graphic Design at Belami Inc.
January 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
Produced instructional and promotional videos from scripting through editing in Camtasia. Designed banners and digital marketing assets in Photoshop/Illustrator, increasing user engagement. Performed QA on websites (Dreamweaver, HTML, Bootstrap) ensuring responsive, functional design.
Senior Assistant Business Process Services at Gainwell Technologies
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided administrative and process-support functions, coordinating cross-functional workflows and contributing to documentation and improvement initiatives.
Document Specialist at Ricoh USA
January 1, 2021 - Present
Managed document workflows and quality checks, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of materials.
Front Lobby Advisor at Round Table Pizza
January 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Customer service and front-of-house support, assisting guests and coordinating order flow.
Warehouse Associate at Amazon
January 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025
Inventory handling, packing and shipping support, and general warehouse operations.
Immersive Exhibit Designer at Open Space Expo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and built an immersive 3-part booth combining video content, graphic design, and live experience design. Produced on-screen graphics, edited video loops, and created digital assets for quizzes and audience engagement. Integrated hardware (3D printing, electronics, woodworking) to deliver a cinematic, interactive exhibit.
3D Modelling Contributor at Titanic Hull VRC / Titanic – Beyond Reality (VRChat World)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with VR developers to refine and optimize the Titanic hull for real-time performance. Improved geometry and detailing in Blender, balancing historical accuracy with rendering efficiency. Contributed directly to a widely experienced VR storytelling project.
Content Intern at Belami Inc.
January 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
Produced instructional and promotional videos from scripting through editing in Camtasia. Designed banners and digital marketing assets in Photoshop/Illustrator, increasing user engagement. Performed QA on websites (Dreamweaver, HTML, Bootstrap) ensuring responsive, functional design.
Senior Assistant Business Process Services at Gainwell Technologies
January 1, 2021 - Present
Supported business process services tasks, including documentation and data administration in a fast-paced environment.
Document Specialist at Ricoh USA
January 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Document management and QA tasks for client projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
Front Lobby Advisor at Round Table Pizza
January 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Provided customer service and front-lobby support, contributing to a positive guest experience and smooth operations.
Warehouse Associate at Amazon
January 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025
Handled inbound/outbound logistics and inventory tasks, contributing to efficient warehouse operations.

Education

B.A. at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
B.A. Cinema/Animation at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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