I am Ryan Gruidel, a dynamic Motion Designer, Animator, and Art Director with over 15 years of experience in creating visually stunning animations and leading creative projects. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to produce engaging multimedia content and drive strategic outcomes for clients and teams. My approach emphasizes collaboration, experimentation with new design trends, and delivering design solutions that resonate with audiences. I enjoy partnering with clients, studios, and agencies to craft campaigns that meet objectives and elevate brand storytelling. From concept to delivery, I lead teams, manage complex projects, and maintain a focus on quality, timelines, and measurable impact. I’m based in Denver, Colorado, and excited to bring creative leadership and motion design expertise to new opportunities.…

Ryan Gruidel

I am Ryan Gruidel, a dynamic Motion Designer, Animator, and Art Director with over 15 years of experience in creating visually stunning animations and leading creative projects. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to produce engaging multimedia content and drive strategic outcomes for clients and teams. My approach emphasizes collaboration, experimentation with new design trends, and delivering design solutions that resonate with audiences. I enjoy partnering with clients, studios, and agencies to craft campaigns that meet objectives and elevate brand storytelling. From concept to delivery, I lead teams, manage complex projects, and maintain a focus on quality, timelines, and measurable impact. I’m based in Denver, Colorado, and excited to bring creative leadership and motion design expertise to new opportunities.…

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I am Ryan Gruidel, a dynamic Motion Designer, Animator, and Art Director with over 15 years of experience in creating visually stunning animations and leading creative projects. I blend artistic vision with technical expertise to produce engaging multimedia content and drive strategic outcomes for clients and teams. My approach emphasizes collaboration, experimentation with new design trends, and delivering design solutions that resonate with audiences.

I enjoy partnering with clients, studios, and agencies to craft campaigns that meet objectives and elevate brand storytelling. From concept to delivery, I lead teams, manage complex projects, and maintain a focus on quality, timelines, and measurable impact. I’m based in Denver, Colorado, and excited to bring creative leadership and motion design expertise to new opportunities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer - Art Director at Gruidel Motion Design LLC
January 1, 2008 - June 15, 2024
Crafting exceptional animations and visual effects for a broad range of esteemed clients, studios, and agencies. Collaborating closely with clients, leveraging new design trends and concepts to achieve their vision and strategic objectives. Directing design teams in the creation of strategic campaigns, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at People Productions
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Collaborated with creative directors to establish design aesthetics and video concepts consistent with brand guidelines for B2B clients. Engaged with surgeons and sales reps to acquire in-depth product familiarity, which was then leveraged to produce effective creative campaigns. Optimized post-production workflows, reducing turnaround times.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at Whizzbang Studios
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Conceptualized and produced motion graphics for impactful explainer videos and advertising campaigns. Designed and implemented After Effects templates to facilitate the efficient application of brand standards in motion graphics.
Motion Designer - Art Director at Gruidel Motion Design LLC
January 1, 2008 - Present
Craft exceptional animations and visual effects for a wide range of esteemed clients, studios, and agencies. Collaborate closely with clients, using new design trends and concepts to achieve their vision and strategic goals. Lead design teams in creating strategic campaigns, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Worked with agencies including Possible Productions, LOCKT Editorial, Stadium, Lumenati, CP&B, Black Skull Creative, PeopleProductions, and more. Clients include Meta Quest, Samsung, Google, Square, Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Under Armour, BOA, Hyundai, Toyota, Delta, Leica, Medtronic, Kiewit, Spotify, Royal Caribbean, Billboard, Sirius XM, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at People Productions
December 31, 2018 - August 11, 2025
Collaborated with creative directors to establish design aesthetics and video concepts consistent with brand guidelines for B2B clients. Engaged with surgeons and sales representatives to acquire deep product knowledge to produce effective creative campaigns. Optimized post-production workflows to reduce turnaround times.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at Whizzbang Studios
December 31, 2014 - August 11, 2025
Conceptualized and produced motion graphics for impactful explainer videos and advertising campaigns. Designed and implemented After Effects templates to facilitate efficient application of brand standards in motion graphics.
Motion Designer - Art Director at Gruidel Motion Design LLC
January 1, 2008 - Present
Crafted exceptional animations and visual effects for a broad range of esteemed clients, studios, and agencies. Collaborated closely with clients, leveraging new design trends and concepts to achieve their vision and strategic objectives. Directed design teams in the creation of strategic campaigns, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Worked with agencies including Possible Productions, LOCKT Editorial, Stadium, Lumenati, CP&B, Black Skull Creative, PeopleProductions and more. Clients include major industry players such as Meta Quest, Samsung, Google, Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and many others.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at People Productions
December 31, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Collaborated with creative directors to establish design aesthetics and video concepts consistent with brand guidelines for B2B clients. Engaged with surgeons and sales representatives to acquire in-depth product familiarity, which was leveraged to produce effective creative campaigns. Optimized post-production workflows, significantly reducing turnaround times.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at Whizzbang Studios
December 31, 2014 - August 19, 2025
Conceptualized and produced motion graphics for impactful explainer videos and advertising campaigns. Designed and implemented After Effects templates to facilitate the efficient application of brand standards in motion graphics.
Motion Designer - Art Director at Gruidel Motion Design LLC
January 1, 2008 - Present
Crafted exceptional animations and visual effects for a broad range of esteemed clients, studios, and agencies. Collaborated closely with clients, leveraging new design trends and concepts to achieve their vision and strategic objectives. Directed design teams in the creation of strategic campaigns, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Worked with agencies such as Possible Productions, LOCKT Editorial, Stadium, Lumenati, CP&B, and clients including Meta Quest, Samsung, Google, Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and more.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at People Productions
December 31, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Collaborated with creative directors to establish design aesthetics and video concepts consistent with brand guidelines for B2B clients. Engaged with surgeons and sales reps to acquire in-depth product familiarity, leveraged to produce effective creative campaigns. Optimized post-production workflows, reducing turnaround times.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at Whizzbang Studios
December 31, 2014 - August 19, 2025
Conceptualized and produced motion graphics for impactful explainer videos and advertising campaigns. Designed and implemented After Effects templates to facilitate the efficient application of brand standards in motion graphics.
Motion Designer - Art Director at Gruidel Motion Design LLC
January 1, 2008 - Present
Crafting exceptional animations and visual effects for a broad range of esteemed clients, studios, and agencies. Collaborate closely with clients, leveraging new design trends and concepts to achieve their vision and strategic objectives. Directing design teams in the creation of strategic campaigns, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at People Productions
December 31, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Collaborated with creative directors to establish design aesthetics and video concepts consistent with brand guidelines for B2B clients. Engaged with surgeons and sales reps to acquire in-depth product familiarity, which was then leveraged to produce effective creative campaigns. Optimized post-production workflows, reducing turnaround times.
Motion Designer - Video Editor at Whizzbang Studios
December 31, 2014 - October 15, 2025
Conceptualized and produced motion graphics for impactful explainer videos and advertising campaigns. Designed and implemented After Effects templates to facilitate the efficient application of brand standards in motion graphics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Colorado
January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Colorado
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Colorado
January 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production at The Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production at The Art Institute of Colorado
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production at The Art Institute of Colorado
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production at The Art Institute of Colorado
June 1, 2010 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail
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