Hi, I’m Geoff Ross, a Creative Lead and 2D animator with 15+ years of production experience across television, film, and digital media. I’ve proven track records managing animation pipelines for high-profile projects, from Archer on FX to Netflix’s America: The Motion Picture, and Marvel’s Hit-Monkey. I currently lead B2B animated video production at The Sketch Effect, translating creative vision into executable plans and delivering on-time results with a collaborative team. I excel at adapting client goals into compelling visuals, guiding teams from kickoff to final render, and maintaining quality across fast-paced studio environments. My toolkit includes After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, and I’m passionate about mentorship, creative problem-solving, and pushing the craft of 2D animation forward.

Geoff Ross

Hi, I’m Geoff Ross, a Creative Lead and 2D animator with 15+ years of production experience across television, film, and digital media. I’ve proven track records managing animation pipelines for high-profile projects, from Archer on FX to Netflix’s America: The Motion Picture, and Marvel’s Hit-Monkey. I currently lead B2B animated video production at The Sketch Effect, translating creative vision into executable plans and delivering on-time results with a collaborative team. I excel at adapting client goals into compelling visuals, guiding teams from kickoff to final render, and maintaining quality across fast-paced studio environments. My toolkit includes After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, and I’m passionate about mentorship, creative problem-solving, and pushing the craft of 2D animation forward.

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Hi, I’m Geoff Ross, a Creative Lead and 2D animator with 15+ years of production experience across television, film, and digital media. I’ve proven track records managing animation pipelines for high-profile projects, from Archer on FX to Netflix’s America: The Motion Picture, and Marvel’s Hit-Monkey. I currently lead B2B animated video production at The Sketch Effect, translating creative vision into executable plans and delivering on-time results with a collaborative team.

I excel at adapting client goals into compelling visuals, guiding teams from kickoff to final render, and maintaining quality across fast-paced studio environments. My toolkit includes After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, and I’m passionate about mentorship, creative problem-solving, and pushing the craft of 2D animation forward.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Lead at The Sketch Effect
September 1, 2024 - Present
Primary creative authority on designated 2D animated and motion graphics video projects, managing engagements from brief to final delivery. Translate client goals into compelling visuals and storytelling; support and supervise contracted creatives through the pipeline to meet deadlines.
2D Animator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Ongoing role as creative lead directing artists and animators through production pipelines of 2D animated and motion graphic corporate videos. Translate client goals into compelling narratives and ensure on-time delivery.
Lead Animator at Floyd County Productions
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Oversee day-to-day animation operations, mentor animators, maintain pipeline velocity, and ensure high-quality output for peak production periods. Delivered 2D character animation and rigging for Archer seasons 12–13 and related titles, among other high-profile projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Media Studies - Production
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
Master of Fine Arts in Animation at SUNY University at Buffalo
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services