MacLaine Russell

Motion Graphics Designer Visual Effects Director Creative Director

Buffalo, NY ad0a8n@r.postjobfree.com 716-***-**** maclaine.myportfolio.com linkedin.com/in/maclaine-russell Objective:

Seeking a position as a Motion Graphics Designer, Visual Effects Director, or Creative Director that leverages my technical skills, creativity, and leadership experience to deliver innovative and effective visual solutions to clients. Technical Skills:

● Cinema 4D (Physical, Octane, Redshift, VRay), 3D StudioMax

● After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - the Adobe Creative Suite

● Microsoft Office, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint

● Windows and Apple Platforms

Professional Experience:

Motion Graphics Artist A L Media, Remote - Contract June 2022 - Current

● Created and refined graphic elements for all products including TV, web, print, digital, and presentations

● Excelled at motion, color, typography, composition, and imagery, and animation of 2 and 3 dimensional images

● Took initiative and offered creative ideas; maintained workflow and processes; was organized and detail-oriented

● Contributed to the success of high-profile campaigns through the production of engaging and effective motion graphics

Senior Motion Graphics Designer World Wrestling Entertainment, Remote - Contract Dec 2021 - May 2022

● Assimilated templates and acclimated unique internal systems and iterating on existing creative assets

● Designed new templates and composited original 2D and 3D assets for television graphics

● Participated in creative pitches, designed and produced show graphics including: style frames, look devs, original logos, full screen graphics, lower thirds, sprits, promos, and ads.

● Thrived in the fast-paced work environment, delivering designs and animations under tight deadlines. Digital Media and VFX Director Agency Fifteen, Buffalo, NY Aug 2016 - Jan 2021

● Developed elegant solutions as lead creative on key brand awareness campaigns

● Expanded agency’s as well as multiple client’s brand awareness and drove CTR while minimizing PCP with properly managed digital marketing campaigns, web, and social media accounts

● From concept to conclusion, played an integral role on multiple Gold and Silver ADDY award-winning projects

● Produced multimedia assets including; Initial Look Development, Storyboards, Animatics, VFX, Production, and Final Delivery

Motion Graphics and VFX Director Quinlan and Company, Buffalo, NY Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

● Overhauled dysfunctional production practices by spearheading standardization initiatives

● Introduced 3D animation, motion graphics, and VFX capabilities to the agency’s service offerings

● Secured multiple Gold ADDY awards for the creation of uncle bob’s ‘wine storage’ national campaign Creative Director/Marketing Coordinator Wendel Duchscherer, Buffalo NY Jan 2007 - Mar 2013

● Introduced universal brand message and consolidated marketing assets, increasing reach across all sectors

● Visual communication skills were routinely recognized by senior partners for playing an integral role in successful–often simultaneous–projects across a multitude of diverse markets.

● Year after year, photo-realistic visualizations were instrumental in securing multiple - local and national AIA awards and international competitions–breaking brand awareness boundaries and solidifying team position as industry leaders.

Principal, Art/VFX Director BIGSTAR Motion Graphics, New York, NY May 2004 - Nov 2006

● Produced 2d and 3d motion graphics for broadcast and motion pictures

● Developed and led a dynamic team of artists, writers, directors, and producers all creating outstanding visual experiences for branding and storytelling projects in the premium entertainment and advertising