Creative/art director and senior content creator specializing in social media content creation and motion design. I manage end-to-end production of campaigns and motion graphics—from writing and concepting through design, animation, film production, and final publication.…

Derek Porter

Creative/art director and senior content creator specializing in social media content creation and motion design. I manage end-to-end production of campaigns and motion graphics—from writing and concepting through design, animation, film production, and final publication.…

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Creative/art director and senior content creator specializing in social media content creation and motion design. I manage end-to-end production of campaigns and motion graphics—from writing and concepting through design, animation, film production, and final publication.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Content Creator at Fidelity Investments / Experience Education Awards
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led creative and production for social and motion-based content, including creative concepting, script writing, art direction, film production, and motion design/animation. Developed and executed social media campaign strategy, managed design and animation deliverables, and produced content from ideation through final publication.
Motion Graphics Designer at Lionsgate / STARZ Entertainment
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Provided art direction and motion design/animation for entertainment marketing and branded content. Contributed to campaign content strategy and social media content development while coordinating with creative teams and supporting project delivery.
Motion Graphics Designer at Faulkner Media Group
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Produced motion graphics and animation, and contributed to broader creative needs such as branding/identity design, illustration, and UX/UI design (OTT media, plus web/mobile). Included support for basic HTML/CSS editing as part of web and content deliverables.
Motion Graphics Designer at Sony Pictures / Crackle
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Created motion graphics deliverables for online/OTT and social content needs. Supported design and production of animated assets and graphics for publishing workflows.
Owner / Creative Director at Motionimation
June 1, 2012 - Present
Owned and directed a creative production practice, managing clients and internal talent. Oversaw creative direction and art direction for motion graphics projects, including content strategy, script writing, motion design/animation, and end-to-end delivery through final publication. Also handled business operations, project management, workflow, and accounting/marketing/sales.
Motion Graphics Designer at Allied Global Marketing
August 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015
Supported business and creative operations including client/project management, art direction, motion design/animation, graphic design, content strategy and development, and social media campaign support.
Graphic Designer at Riser Media
May 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Designed web/interactive interface elements along with branding and print design deliverables.
Graphic Designer at Design Imaging
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Provided graphic design support including branding/print work and related deliverables for client projects.
Graphic Designer at Plaid Social Labs
February 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Produced branding and print design, UI design (web), and motion design. Also contributed to product photography and maintained basic HTML/CSS editing support where needed.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design) at Brigham Young University-Idaho
January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2007

Qualifications

Eagle Scout Award
June 1, 2000 - August 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services

Skills

Experience Level