I’m Jackson Rane—a strategic brand storyteller and multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years of experience across social media, animation, video production, and graphic design. I specialize in crafting audience-first creative that blends visual innovation with emotional resonance— elevating marketing campaigns through bold, connective storytelling and cohesive brand expression. I collaborate across high-profile projects and bootstrapped startups alike, turning ideas into visuals that engage, inform, and inspire. I thrive in fast-paced settings, combining motion graphics, editorial design, and narrative development to deliver on-brand outcomes while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach at the core of my work.

Jackson Rane

I’m Jackson Rane—a strategic brand storyteller and multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years of experience across social media, animation, video production, and graphic design. I specialize in crafting audience-first creative that blends visual innovation with emotional resonance— elevating marketing campaigns through bold, connective storytelling and cohesive brand expression. I collaborate across high-profile projects and bootstrapped startups alike, turning ideas into visuals that engage, inform, and inspire. I thrive in fast-paced settings, combining motion graphics, editorial design, and narrative development to deliver on-brand outcomes while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach at the core of my work.

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I’m Jackson Rane—a strategic brand storyteller and multidisciplinary designer with 5+ years of experience across social media, animation, video production, and graphic design. I specialize in crafting audience-first creative that blends visual innovation with emotional resonance— elevating marketing campaigns through bold, connective storytelling and cohesive brand expression.

I collaborate across high-profile projects and bootstrapped startups alike, turning ideas into visuals that engage, inform, and inspire. I thrive in fast-paced settings, combining motion graphics, editorial design, and narrative development to deliver on-brand outcomes while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach at the core of my work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Graphic Designer at In Sync Plus
July 1, 2025 - Present
Work alongside senior motion graphic designer to conceptualize, execute, and finish motion graphics for high profile client projects, including trailers and sizzle reels for MGM, Sony, and Domain Entertainment.
Freelance Brand Strategist and Digital Creator at Freelance
April 1, 2020 - Present
Produced hundreds of video edits, animations, and designs for social media campaigns that amplified brand awareness and earned over 2M organic views across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Created a 40-second animated bumper celebrating The Buddy Group’s 20th anniversary and produced video content for their award-winning 'Creativity with a Conscience' summit (Gold Addy for Brand Elements). Designed logos and marketing collateral for start-ups by collaborating directly with founders to shape their brands’ visual identities.
Post-Production Teaching Assistant at New York Film Academy
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Taught weekly open edit sessions for 10–20 adolescent students, guiding them through Premiere Pro and After Effects workflows catered to their unique storytelling visions. Edited multi-cam scenes and monologues used for student reels and faculty instruction, handling picture cuts and sound mixing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition.
Distribution Marketing Intern at Buffalo 8 and Bond It Media Capital
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Realized Buffalo 8’s YouTube presence with a Shorts strategy that boosted subscribers by 33% and views by over 1000%. Produced and animated weekly promo videos across social platforms, maintaining strong narrative voice and visual consistency. Designed film posters, trailers, and social assets for new releases, ensuring alignment with each client’s tone and thematic identity.
Teaching Apprentice ~ Film Making: Sight and Sound at Prof. Miko Rucnov ~ Wesleyan University
February 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Led demos scripting, storyboard-ing, and nonlinear editing (Premiere Pro and Ste inbeck) techniques that supported students in completing three short films. Assisted professor with lecture and equipment needs by providing hands-on lighting, grip, and videography instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Wesleyan University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Frank Capra Prize for Best Film Thesis
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other