I'm a motion graphics artist and editor with over 25 years of experience delivering compelling visual content for commercials, film, DTC marketing, and corporate projects. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D, with a cinematic foundation from an MFA at USC. I enjoy integrating AI tools to accelerate creativity and productivity. I'm seeking remote freelance roles that leverage my technical skills, storytelling ability, and post-production expertise.

Aaron Hartley

I'm a motion graphics artist and editor with over 25 years of experience delivering compelling visual content for commercials, film, DTC marketing, and corporate projects. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D, with a cinematic foundation from an MFA at USC. I enjoy integrating AI tools to accelerate creativity and productivity. I'm seeking remote freelance roles that leverage my technical skills, storytelling ability, and post-production expertise.

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I’m a motion graphics artist and editor with over 25 years of experience delivering compelling visual content for commercials, film, DTC marketing, and corporate projects. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D, with a cinematic foundation from an MFA at USC.

I enjoy integrating AI tools to accelerate creativity and productivity. I’m seeking remote freelance roles that leverage my technical skills, storytelling ability, and post-production expertise.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Self-employed, Culver City, CA
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2024
Designed, animated, and edited content for a wide range of clients in commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad, and Nugenix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on themed entertainment visuals. Utilized AI tools such as image generation, video generation, and re-texturing to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018
Developed direct response TV commercials and supporting marketing visuals. Created brand-consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Intelligence For Your Life, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Produced on-air motion graphics including show opens and transitions. Edited television segments with a focus on narrative flow.
Digital Media Artist at Panagraph, Fresno, CA
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
Created corporate videos, multimedia graphics, and animations. Participated in full production tasks including lighting and camera operation.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 5, 2025
Designed, animated, and edited content for a wide range of clients in commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad and Nugenix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on themed entertainment visuals. Used AI tools to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Developed direct response TV commercials and supporting marketing visuals. Created brand-consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developed direct response TV commercials and supporting marketing visuals. Created brand-consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Intelligence For Your Life
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Produced on-air motion graphics including show opens and transitions. Edited television segments with a focus on narrative flow.
Digital Media Artist at Panagraph
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Created corporate videos, multimedia graphics, and animations. Participated in full production tasks including lighting and camera operation.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 14, 2025
Design, animate, and edit content for a wide range of clients in commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad, and Nugenix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on brand and entertainment visuals. Used AI tools (image generation, video generation, re-texturing) to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Developed director-level brand graphics for TV commercials and supporting marketing visuals. Created brand-consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Developed director-level brand graphics for TV commercials and supporting marketing visuals. Created brand-consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Intelligence For Your Life
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Produced on-air motion graphics including show openings and transitions. Edited television segments with a focus on narrative flow.
Digital Media Artist at Panagraph
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Created corporate videos, multimedia graphics, and animations. Participated in full production tasks including lighting and camera operation.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Various Clients / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 15, 2025
Design, animate, and edit content for a wide range of clients in commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad and Nugentix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on various entertainment visuals. Used AI tools (e.g., image generation, video generation, re-texturing) to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 16, 2025
Designed, animated, and edited content for a wide range of clients in commercials, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad, and Nugenix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on entertainment visuals. Used AI tools (image generation, video generation, re-texturing) to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Self-employed / Culver City, CA
January 1, 2016 - November 24, 2025
Design, animate, and edit content for a broad range of clients across commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Lead projects from concept through delivery, producing visuals for brands such as Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad, and Nugenix’s national DTC campaigns. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on entertainment visuals. Implemented AI-assisted workflows (image and video generation, re-texturing) to accelerate production and improve output.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2016 - Present
Design, animate, and edit motion graphics content for a wide range of clients across commercial, entertainment, and corporate sectors. Produced motion graphics for national DTC campaigns with brands like Amazon, Braun, Honda, Acura, Murad, and Nugenix. Collaborated with 13th Floor Entertainment on entertainment visuals. Used AI-based image generation, video generation, and texture remapping to accelerate workflow and improve output.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed brand‑consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Designer at Launch DRTV
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Created brand‑consistent graphics across video and print media.
Motion Graphics Artist & Editor at Intelligence For Your Life
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Produced on‑air motion graphics including show opens and transitions. Edited television segments with a focus on narrative flow.
Digital Media Artist at Panagraph
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Created corporate videos, multimedia graphics, and animations. Participated in full production tasks including lighting and camera operation.

Education

M.F.A. at University of Southern California (USC)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
B.A. at California State University, Fresno
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
MFA in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
M.F.A. in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
M.F.A. in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
M.F.A. in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MFA in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
M.F.A. in Cinematic Arts at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, Broadcast Production at California State University, Fresno
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Retail