I am a multi-tooled motion designer and mixed-media illustrator living in Asheville, North Carolina. My work sparks curiosity and engagement, helping my collaborators stand out and tell their story. I try to walk the line between art and design. My mother is English, so Monty Python was huge part of my childhood and so I think Terry Gilliam's cut-out animations were one of my first creative influences and this inspiring my collage aesthetic today. I think I always try to add a little humor into my work, with the intention of trying to evoke some empathy in the viewer and get an emotional response. Aside from this work, I used to be a chef, I am a lover of nature, and I've got X Files on repeat. Cheers!

Christian Westphal

I am a multi-tooled motion designer and mixed-media illustrator living in Asheville, North Carolina. My work sparks curiosity and engagement, helping my collaborators stand out and tell their story. I try to walk the line between art and design. My mother is English, so Monty Python was huge part of my childhood and so I think Terry Gilliam's cut-out animations were one of my first creative influences and this inspiring my collage aesthetic today. I think I always try to add a little humor into my work, with the intention of trying to evoke some empathy in the viewer and get an emotional response. Aside from this work, I used to be a chef, I am a lover of nature, and I've got X Files on repeat. Cheers!

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I am a multi-tooled motion designer and mixed-media illustrator living in Asheville, North Carolina. My work sparks curiosity and engagement, helping my collaborators stand out and tell their story. I try to walk the line between art and design. My mother is English, so Monty Python was huge part of my childhood and so I think Terry Gilliam’s cut-out animations were one of my first creative influences and this inspiring my collage aesthetic today. I think I always try to add a little humor into my work, with the intention of trying to evoke some empathy in the viewer and get an emotional response. Aside from this work, I used to be a chef, I am a lover of nature, and I’ve got X Files on repeat. Cheers!

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Work Experience

Motion Designer, Animator, Illustrator at Independent / Freelance
April 1, 2023 - Present
Assisting motion studios and agencies while servicing direct clients. Primarily Motion Design – creating explainer videos, social media ads, UI animation consulting. Other services include packaging design and illustration. Regular freelancer for Deep Sky Studios.
Motion Designer & Editor at Neon Canvas
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Served on the video team creating animated logos and brand assets for clients, video intros and outros, lower thirds graphics, as well as quarterly social media ad templates and custom ads for select clients. I also assisted in editing video content.
Senior Designer at Simple Focus
February 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Lead designer on the websites team focusing on designing and assisting development for marketing and/or ecommerce websites.
Art Director + Designer at Christian Westphal Studio
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022
Design studio of one, servicing a multitude of clients across the country. Motion Design, UX/UI, Illustration, Packaging, Art Direction.
Designer & Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Assisting numerous agencies and studios in the Mid-South and across the country. Print and Interactive Designer.
Print and Interactive Designer at Ray Rico Creative
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Served as a senior designer working on a variety of branding, packaging, and interactive projects. Was the primary website designer and secondary developer.
Editorial and Interactive Designer at Focus Magazine
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Helped the editorial team of a local Memphis LGBTQ+ publication with page layouts, editorial illustrations, and website design and development.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at University of Memphis
August 1, 2001 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet