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Hi, I'm Dan Finley, a creative developer with over 10 years of experience in motion design and a passion for crafting responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web experiences. I have a strong eye for UI/UX, animation, and front-end performance, and I enjoy bringing digital stories to life by combining design and development. I recently earned a MERN stack certification to complement my motion design skills. I love collaborating with teams to create impactful visual content and interactive experiences. When I'm not designing or coding, you might find me exploring new tools and techniques to keep my work fresh and innovative.…Hi, I'm Dan Finley, a creative developer with over 10 years of experience in motion design and a passion for crafting responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web experiences. I have a strong eye for UI/UX, animation, and front-end performance, and I enjoy bringing digital stories to life by combining design and development. I recently earned a MERN stack certification to complement my motion design skills. I love collaborating with teams to create impactful visual content and interactive experiences. When I'm not designing or coding, you might find me exploring new tools and techniques to keep my work fresh and innovative.

Dan Finley

Front-End Developer, Motion Graphic Designer, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm Dan Finley, a creative developer with over 10 years of experience in motion design and a passion for crafting responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web experiences. I have a strong eye for UI/UX, animation, and front-end performance, and I enjoy bringing digital stories to life by combining design and development. I recently earned a MERN stack certification to complement my motion design skills. I love collaborating with teams to create impactful visual content and interactive experiences. When I'm not designing or coding, you might find me exploring new tools and techniques to keep my work fresh and innovative.…Hi, I'm Dan Finley, a creative developer with over 10 years of experience in motion design and a passion for crafting responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web experiences. I have a strong eye for UI/UX, animation, and front-end performance, and I enjoy bringing digital stories to life by combining design and development. I recently earned a MERN stack certification to complement my motion design skills. I love collaborating with teams to create impactful visual content and interactive experiences. When I'm not designing or coding, you might find me exploring new tools and techniques to keep my work fresh and innovative.

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Hi, I’m Dan Finley, a creative developer with over 10 years of experience in motion design and a passion for crafting responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web experiences. I have a strong eye for UI/UX, animation, and front-end performance, and I enjoy bringing digital stories to life by combining design and development.

I recently earned a MERN stack certification to complement my motion design skills. I love collaborating with teams to create impactful visual content and interactive experiences. When I’m not designing or coding, you might find me exploring new tools and techniques to keep my work fresh and innovative.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

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Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Script Reader at BlueCat Screenplay Competition

December 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025

Evaluated film and TV scripts with a focus on story structure and character development. Wrote detailed coverage (600+ words each) to help writers strengthen narrative clarity. Managed to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and critical insight.

Front-End Developer / Motion Designer at Dannyjive LLC

January 1, 2012 - Present

Designed and produced visual content for broadcast, web, and large-format displays, including Times Square ad placements and branded explainer videos. Translated complex data into engaging motion graphics for clients in education, finance, and energy. Built custom animations and prototyped interactive experiences using tools like After Effects, Figma, and JavaScript frameworks. Collaborated with developers, producers, and designers to ship work under tight deadlines. Worked with clients such as Powin, Shell/Greenlots, PBS, Big Pink, Pratt Institute, Barclays Bank in Times Square, McCann Erickson, Hilton, Gettys, Pie Face Pictures, and various musicians.