Hi, I'm Zech Johnson, an experienced editor, director, motion graphics specialist, photographer, writer, and entrepreneur. I am passionate about creating engaging content and providing exceptional client service.
Hi, I’m Zech Johnson, an experienced editor, director, motion graphics specialist, photographer, writer, and entrepreneur. I am passionate about creating engaging content and providing exceptional client service. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients like Zulily, Trupanion, Nordstrom, and Amazon, among others. I enjoy bringing projects to life from start to finish, whether that’s through filming, editing, or adding creative motion graphics.
I thrive on collaboration and love working closely with clients to understand their vision, write scripts and storyboards, and deliver dynamic media that reflects their brand. Whether it’s a short film, corporate video, or motion graphic animation, I’m dedicated to producing work that captivates and resonates with the audience.
A slapstick Christmas caper that will make you laugh and warm your heart.
Official selection and winner of Shoreline Short Short Film Festival - Best Comedy 2021.
Official selection of Local Sightings Film Festival 2021.
An example of my work, spanning personal narrative projects, to corporate explainer videos, to animation intense ads.
Served as the sole creative lead at a medical supply startup. Responsibilities included comprehensive brand redesign involving logo creation, color palette, and layout guidelines across all media. Developed marketing strategies and brand awareness programs. Produced interviews and animated advertisements, created motion graphics, and designed marketing materials including business cards, sales collateral, and promotional merchandise. Also designed animated web banners targeted to specific audiences and authored long-form HR materials such as Employee Handbooks and Sales Guides.
Initially joined as a contractor and later hired full-time. Worked with stylists and art directors to plan and shoot editorial photography for various categories including children's and women's fashion, home décor, and product photography both in-studio and on location. Transitioned into video creation by writing, filming, and editing stories across departments including model recruitment, stylist training, and product lifestyle. Created motion graphics for videos including lower-thirds, transitions, kinetic typography, logo removal, and full animation. Collaborated with design and merchandise teams to elevate brand imagery and managed special event shoots with higher image standards.
Freelance director, video editor, and motion graphics specialist with clients ranging from Zulily and Trupanion to Delta Dental and Kaiser Permanente. Managed projects end-to-end including gathering client requirements, scripting, storyboarding, filming on-location and in-studio, editing and adding motion graphics, voice-over recording, sound design, and final delivery across multiple formats. Created award-winning short films such as "A Christmas Heist," which won the 2021 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival "Best Comedy" award. Collaborated extensively with clients to create content within budget that aligns with their brand identity and marketing goals.
My short film, "A Christmas Heist," was an official selection and winner at the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival, and an official selection of the Northwest Sightings Film Festival.
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