Hi, I'm Mitch Lucas, a seasoned Art Director and Senior Motion Designer with extensive experience in motion design, animation, print design, and video editing. I've had the pleasure of working with renowned brands like Yahoo Finance and HBO, helping to bring creative ideas to life through captivating visuals and compelling storytelling. My passion for film photography, directing, and writing complements my motion design skills, giving me a well-rounded creative approach. Throughout my career, I've developed a knack for combining technical expertise with artistic vision, whether designing show opens, studio sets, or original video content. I love collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries and deliver memorable experiences, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges in the media and entertainment space.

Mitch Lucas

Hi, I'm Mitch Lucas, a seasoned Art Director and Senior Motion Designer with extensive experience in motion design, animation, print design, and video editing. I've had the pleasure of working with renowned brands like Yahoo Finance and HBO, helping to bring creative ideas to life through captivating visuals and compelling storytelling. My passion for film photography, directing, and writing complements my motion design skills, giving me a well-rounded creative approach. Throughout my career, I've developed a knack for combining technical expertise with artistic vision, whether designing show opens, studio sets, or original video content. I love collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries and deliver memorable experiences, and I'm always eager to tackle new challenges in the media and entertainment space.

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Hi, I’m Mitch Lucas, a seasoned Art Director and Senior Motion Designer with extensive experience in motion design, animation, print design, and video editing. I’ve had the pleasure of working with renowned brands like Yahoo Finance and HBO, helping to bring creative ideas to life through captivating visuals and compelling storytelling. My passion for film photography, directing, and writing complements my motion design skills, giving me a well-rounded creative approach.

Throughout my career, I’ve developed a knack for combining technical expertise with artistic vision, whether designing show opens, studio sets, or original video content. I love collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries and deliver memorable experiences, and I’m always eager to tackle new challenges in the media and entertainment space.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Yahoo Finance
March 1, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Senior Motion Designer for Yahoo Finance brand. Supported live studio and scripted content. Animated and designed show opens, set backgrounds, on-air charts, developed rebranding initiatives.
Staff Designer at Verizon Media/ Yahoo Studios
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Motion Designer for Yahoo Finance. Part of a small team that established the Yahoo Finance look. Designed studio sets, on-air graphic templates, and updated financial graphics for live shows.
Motion Designer at Oath/Yahoo Studios
September 1, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Motion Designer for multiple Yahoo Brands including sports, finance, and news across vertical and mobile platforms.
Motion Designer at Idea Rocket Animation
February 1, 2016 - July 16, 2025
Created whiteboard style animation and explanatory videos. Executed animations that helped companies give visual aid to speeches, trade shows, and commercials.
Motion Designer at Sono Studios
August 1, 2014 - July 16, 2025
Video editing and motion graphics for commercials and marketing videos.
Lead After Effects Artist at Larry’s Band
December 31, 2012 - July 16, 2025
After Effects compositing on the Nicktoons live action show.
Motion Designer at HBO
December 31, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Created promo packaging and main titles for films and original programming such as Treme and Boardwalk Empire.
Motion Designer at Lifetime Networks
June 1, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Designed and animated graphic sequences including on-air promotional campaigns as well as art direction of show and promo packaging with out of house studios.

Education

BFA at University of Kansas
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services