Animator / Motion Graphic Designer with decades of experience creating distinctive motion graphics and visual solutions for broadcast, interactive, and electronic delivery. I blend traditional fine art—drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture—with modern digital techniques to deliver visuals that help clients stand out. I’m creative, organized, and detail-oriented, and I work effectively under deadlines and within budget. As an owner and creative director, I’ve led production from storyboards to final delivery, supporting 2D/3D motion graphics, compositing, character animation, and interactive as well as print design.…

Todd Gardner

Animator / Motion Graphic Designer with decades of experience creating distinctive motion graphics and visual solutions for broadcast, interactive, and electronic delivery. I blend traditional fine art—drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture—with modern digital techniques to deliver visuals that help clients stand out. I’m creative, organized, and detail-oriented, and I work effectively under deadlines and within budget. As an owner and creative director, I’ve led production from storyboards to final delivery, supporting 2D/3D motion graphics, compositing, character animation, and interactive as well as print design.…

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Animator / Motion Graphic Designer with decades of experience creating distinctive motion graphics and visual solutions for broadcast, interactive, and electronic delivery. I blend traditional fine art—drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture—with modern digital techniques to deliver visuals that help clients stand out.
I’m creative, organized, and detail-oriented, and I work effectively under deadlines and within budget. As an owner and creative director, I’ve led production from storyboards to final delivery, supporting 2D/3D motion graphics, compositing, character animation, and interactive as well as print design.

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Work Experience

Owner-Animator, Graphic Designer at Bit N by Design
January 1, 1998 - Present
Own and operate a design firm creating animation and still graphics for broadcast, print, and interactive media. Motion design services include 2D/3D motion graphics, compositing & effects, 2D cartoon and character animation, storyboards, titles, show opens, bumpers, and interstitials. Interactive design includes web and mobile device design (iPhone/iPad). Print services include branding/identity packages, CD/DVD art and packaging, signage, posters, postcards, brochures, and flyers. Project types include documentaries, corporate in-house training, educational infographics, and non-profit community outreach.
Creative Director / Motion Graphic Designer at Henninger Capitol
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Created 2D motion graphics for broadcast, independent documentary, and corporate video productions. Supervised and trained designers in 2D paint and compositing systems. Developed storyboard concepts and conducted client meetings and consultations.
Creative Director - Motion Graphic Designer at Henninger Capitol
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Created 2D motion graphics for broadcast, independent documentary, and corporate video productions. Supervised and trained designers in 2D paint and compositing systems. Developed storyboard concepts and conducted client meetings and consultations.
Art Director / Motion Graphic Designer at MVI Post
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Created 2D motion graphics and stills for broadcast, independent, and corporate video productions. Produced storyboards, conducted client meetings, and trained designers in 2D and 3D paint and compositing systems.
Art Director - Motion Graphic Designer at MVI Post
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Created 2D motion graphics and stills for broadcast, independent, and corporate video productions. Created storyboards, conducted client meetings, and trained designers in 2D and 3D paint and compositing systems.
Video Graphic Designer at Circuit Studios
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Created 2D and 3D still and motion graphics for broadcast, documentary, educational, and corporate video projects. Created storyboards and assisted with client consultations.

Education

at Corcoran College of Art and Design (Figure Drawing and Web Design)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
MA at New York Institute of Technology (Computer Graphics / Communication Arts)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
at Art Students League of New York (Drawing and Painting)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
BA at Bridgewater College (Studio Art / Drawing and Painting)
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985
at Bridgewater College Study Abroad (Rome and Florence, Art History)
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
Figure Drawing and Web Design at Corcoran College of Art and Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Computer Graphics (Communication Arts) at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
Drawing and Painting at Art Students League of New York
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
BA Studio Art (Drawing and Painting) at Bridgewater College
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985
Art History (Study Abroad) at Bridgewater College (Rome and Florence, Italy)
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
Figure Drawing and Web Design at Corcoran College of Art and Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Communication Arts, Computer Graphics at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
Drawing and Painting at Art Students League of New York
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
BA, Studio Art (Drawing and Painting) at Bridgewater College
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985
Art History at Bridgewater College Study Abroad (Rome and Florence, Italy)
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983

Qualifications

38 years experience in motion graphics and broadcast design
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
28 years owning and operating a design business
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Trained other designers in Adobe After Effects software and 2D broadcast paint and compositing systems
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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