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Ariel here—rooted in advertising and fueled by late-night craft sessions. I celebrate imaginary products that feel real, and real ones that feel like a dream. Based in Kansas City, my studio seeks motion-first projects with a balance of sharp and soft deadlines, weaving storytelling and design into motion across brands and campaigns.…

Ariel

Motion Graphic Designer, Art Director, Animator, +2

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Ariel here—rooted in advertising and fueled by late-night craft sessions. I celebrate imaginary products that feel real, and real ones that feel like a dream. Based in Kansas City, my studio seeks motion-first projects with a balance of sharp and soft deadlines, weaving storytelling and design into motion across brands and campaigns.…

Available to hire

Ariel here—rooted in advertising and fueled by late-night craft sessions. I celebrate imaginary products that feel real, and real ones that feel like a dream.

Based in Kansas City, my studio seeks motion-first projects with a balance of sharp and soft deadlines, weaving storytelling and design into motion across brands and campaigns.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Animation

Branding

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Animation

Expert

Branding

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Motion Graphic Designer at Cypress HCM / Netflix

November 1, 2024 - Present

Worked between artistic and technical visions to help implement new software for updated UI animation. Designed and animated graphics, logo designs, branding, and informational graphics for internal teams.

Freelance Motion Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2019 - Present

I've worked 3-12mo contracts with brand marketing agencies, including Narrative, BDG, and WITHIN. Outside of marketing, I support in-house teams promotion products from pharmaceuticals to kid's retail. Creating motion content for social media, digital advertising and marketing videos. Optimized existing artwork for seamless integration into animations. Used video and motion assets to build brand stories across multiple mediums and channels.

Animation Consultant at Slaqr

January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021

Organized client meetings to provide project updates. Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion.

Art Director, Animation at Attn: Media

July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Led creative teams to develop innovative visual concepts for client campaigns. Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design principles and techniques. Evaluated portfolios submitted by freelance artists and designers when needed.

Art Director at Fullscreen

June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2018

Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions. Developed creative concepts and visual designs for a variety of projects. Built an animation team: hiring to anticipate the company's needs, developing pipeline and best practices.