Art Director Social Media

ZACH ART DIRECTOR MOTION HORN DESIGNER EDITOR

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EDUCATION

Innovative Emmy Award-winning Art Director with over 20 years of expertise in motion design, post-production, and visual effects. Proven ability to lead creative teams, develop compelling brand strategies, and execute high-impact projects across film, television, advertising, and social media. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, and AI tools, with a strong track record of fostering client relationships and driving creative innovation. California Institute of the Arts

MFA

Character / Experimental

Animation

Rhode Island School of Design

BFA

Film / Animation / Video

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Motion Designer/Editor Ernst & Young 2022-2024

• Innovatively designed and animated motion elements for EY’s Metaverse experience, creating engaging and futuristic visual content.

• Utilized AI tools to amplify EY’s social media presence, significantly boosting audience interaction.

• Produced and edited high-quality corporate videos and CPA SHRM-CP Certification webinars, ensuring professional and impactful presentations.

Art Director Madison Square Garden (MSG) 2021-2022

• Developed brand strategies for the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, NJ Devils, and Red Bulls, enhancing visual impact and fan engagement.

• Directed the production of captivating LED advertisement screens at MSG, showcasing high-profile sponsors and enhancing viewer experience.

• Leveraged Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, Premiere, and Figma to create visually stunning designs and edits that captured audience attention.

Motion Designer/Editor Synchrony 2019-2021

• Spearheaded the creation of motion design elements for national advertising and marketing campaigns, setting new standards for visual storytelling.

• Collaborated closely with Art Directors and Copywriters to produce immersive, interactive content that resonated with diverse audiences.

• Developed a cohesive branded motion graphic design language for national marketing campaigns, enhancing brand recognition and appeal.across all media.

SOFTWARE

• After Effects

• Cinema 4D

• Premiere

• Media Encoder

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• Figma

• Midjourney

• AI Sora

On-Air Broadcast Designer NBC Sports and Olympics London 2012, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016 and PyeongChang 2018 2012- 2018

• Led rebranding rebranding of NBC Sports/NBC Sports Network, driving a 25% increase in viewership.

• Designed Emmy Award-Winning graphics for the London Olympics, captivating a global audience.

• Developed comprehensive toolkit graphics packages for the Sochi, Rio, and PyeongChang Olympic games, setting new standards for broadcast design.

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Art Director Smoke & Mirrors 2016-2017

• Led the design studio, providing art direction for high-profile clients such as Samsung, Buick, and Heineken, resulting in visually compelling campaigns.

• Created visually striking pitch decks and mood boards that strengthened client/studio relationships and secured new business opportunities.

Motion Designer/Compositor Framestore 2015-2016

• Designed and animated visually compelling commercial spots for Dell’s “We Love Your Work” campaign, enhancing brand perception.

• Contributed to the graphic elements for Alex Gibney’s documentary “Zero Days,” delivering impactful visual content.

• Designed and animated the title sequence for Alex Gibney’s documentary “Going Clear.” Motion Designer/Editor Various Clients 2011-2023

• Created and animated captivating content for Showtime, Nitrous, Hi From the Future, Calvin Klein, and more, delivering visually stunning projects.

• Designed impactful graphics for IBM 2022 US Open and Discovery+’s Shark Week documentary, “Great White Intersection” enhancing visual storytelling.

• Ideated directly with Beyoncé, designed and animated projection mapping and video motifs for Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s

“On the Run” World Tour 2013 stage graphics.

• Worked on the compositing for Škoda Auto commercial spot for the Tour De France.

• Designed title treatments for various projects: AVON, AIO Victoria’s Secret and Playboy. Motion Designer/Editor Ogilvy Mather/Hogarth (Gramercy Park Studio, Townhouse) 2014-2015

• Animated and edited compelling case studies for brands such as IBM Watson, Lenovo, and Jägermeister etc., driving brand engagement.

Motion Designer/Editor Grey Worldwide (Townhouse Worldwide) 2013-2015

• Animated and edited visually striking case studies and commercial spots for clients including Canon, Papa John’s, and Volvo, enhancing brand visibility.

Motion Designer/Editor The Mill 2014-2015

• Art directed, animated, edited, and color corrected “NFL Now,” a high-impact commercial spot for Super Bowl XLVIII, captivating a national audience.

• Animated KPMG ‘s “We Shape History.”

SKILLS

• Creative Direction

• Art Direction

• Motion Design

• Adobe Creative Suite

Mastery (After Effects,

Premiere, Photoshop,

Illustrator, InDesign)

• Cinema 4D

• Video Production

AWARDS

Emmy Award

“Outstanding Graphic Design”

Triple Crown

NBC Sports

• Video Editing & Compositing

• Graphic Design & Typography

• Digital Media Production

• Creative Strategy & Concept

Development

• Visual Storytelling & Storyboard-

ing

• Project Management & Team

Leadership

• Client Relations &

Presentation Skills

• Collaboration & Interpersonal

Skills

• AI Tools (Midjourney, Runway, AI

Sora)

• 3D Animation, Augmented

Reality, Virtual Reality

• Trend Analysis &

Innovation

• Brand Development &

Campaign Management

• Budget Management &

Resource Allocation

Emmy Award

“Outstanding Team Studio”

Games of the XXX Olympiad

NBC Sports

Motion Designer/Editor NBC Universal 2011-2018

• Rebranded MSNBC, SYFY, and transformed Sprout into Universal Kids, significantly enhancing network identities.

• Animated and edited engaging promos and original IP for SYFY, USA Network, Bravo, and Oxygen, driving viewer engagement.

Motion Designer/Editor Modern Post 2014-2015

• Created, animated, and edited various commercial spots for Reed Krakoff and other prestigious clients, delivering high-quality visual content.

CERTIFICATIONS

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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