I’m an Art Director, Designer and Motion Graphics Specialist in Austin, TX with 10 years of experience in design, animation, and brand storytelling, bringing ideas to life through strategy, visual craft, and seamless execution. I’ve worked across agencies, post-production studios, and freelance environments, leading creative direction for campaigns, explainer videos, and branded content. My work blends creative strategy, design, and emerging AI tools to streamline production and push visual storytelling further. I specialize in motion design systems, animation template creation, and cohesive brand visuals that scale across digital platforms. Known for my cross-functional collaboration and client management skills, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical delivery, managing timelines and ensuring every piece of content connects with its audience. I’m passionate about crafting visual stories that inform, inspire, and innovate, merging creativity and technology to shape meaningful experiences.

Victoria Finlayson

I’m an Art Director, Designer and Motion Graphics Specialist in Austin, TX with 10 years of experience in design, animation, and brand storytelling, bringing ideas to life through strategy, visual craft, and seamless execution. I’ve worked across agencies, post-production studios, and freelance environments, leading creative direction for campaigns, explainer videos, and branded content. My work blends creative strategy, design, and emerging AI tools to streamline production and push visual storytelling further. I specialize in motion design systems, animation template creation, and cohesive brand visuals that scale across digital platforms. Known for my cross-functional collaboration and client management skills, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical delivery, managing timelines and ensuring every piece of content connects with its audience. I’m passionate about crafting visual stories that inform, inspire, and innovate, merging creativity and technology to shape meaningful experiences.

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I’m an Art Director, Designer and Motion Graphics Specialist in Austin, TX with 10 years of experience in design, animation, and brand storytelling, bringing ideas to life through strategy, visual craft, and seamless execution. I’ve worked across agencies, post-production studios, and freelance environments, leading creative direction for campaigns, explainer videos, and branded content.

My work blends creative strategy, design, and emerging AI tools to streamline production and push visual storytelling further. I specialize in motion design systems, animation template creation, and cohesive brand visuals that scale across digital platforms.

Known for my cross-functional collaboration and client management skills, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical delivery, managing timelines and ensuring every piece of content connects with its audience.

I’m passionate about crafting visual stories that inform, inspire, and innovate, merging creativity and technology to shape meaningful experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Designer & Art Director at Victori Design
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Led end-to-end design, motion graphics, video production, social media campaigns, event design and presentation design projects for clients including PBS, Meta, and Disney. Partnered with stakeholders to define creative direction, manage budgets and timelines, and consistently deliver results, achieving up to 25% higher audience engagement and 30% faster client approvals on key campaigns. Developed and implemented creative strategy and marketing concepts, applying advanced design and motion graphics expertise to elevate brand storytelling across events, digital platforms, and executive presentations.
Motion Graphics Artist, Designer & Editor at Flosports
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Managed and delivered integrated marketing, advertising and motion design campaigns for enterprise clients such as Verizon and Dell. Collaborated with cross-functional creative, production, and strategy teams to produce video, digital, and experiential content that increased engagement and brand visibility. Directed concept development, storyboarding, and ideation for event activations, in-store experiences, and multi-platform campaigns, ensuring brand consistency, creative alignment, and on-time execution.
Designer & Motion Graphics Artist at Invodo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Designed media content for television, print, digital marketing and advertising. Created design and video assets for broadcast, including news and live television. Developed skills in 3D modeling and animation for broadcast news and television channel graphics.
Designer & Motion Graphics Artist at The CW + KXAN
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Designed media content for television, print, digital marketing and advertising. Created design and video assets for broadcast, including news and live television. Developed skills in 3D modeling and animation for broadcast news and television channel graphics.

Education

B.F.A. at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 5, 2009 - May 29, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education