Motion Graphics Designer / Video Editor

DWAYNE GAYLE

Phone number · 347-***-****

******@*************.*** · linkedin.com · Animatedgayle.com

I'm a motion graphics designer and illustrator with a strong background in creating high-quality visuals for video projects. From explainer videos to 3D animations, I've worked on everything from social media ads to branding and infographics, delivering on time and within scope. With expertise in After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine, I bring both 2D and 3D projects to life. I’m also proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Media Encoder, allowing me to handle the entire design and editing process smoothly. Collaboration is key for me, and I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with teams and clients across industries like publishing, healthcare, and tech, always ensuring projects meet creative goals.

EXPERIENCE

JULY 2024 - SEPT 2024

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, FGI DESIGN

Collaborated with a design firm to create a video for an award ceremony.

Integrated provided graphics, including text, stock video, and client materials, to highlight winners and finalists.

Managed video editing to include all participants, roles, and credits.

Delivered the project on time, with strong client approval.

Built and maintained a positive, ongoing relationship with the design firm.

DEC 2022 – AUG 2024

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER/VIDEO EDITOR, THE NEXT PRACTICE GROUP

Created explainer videos, infographics, and documentary-style interviews with graphics for pharmaceutical, tech, and healthcare clients.

Designed lower thirds, 3D animations, and handled compositing for various projects.

Rebranded a client and designed brochures and PowerPoint presentations.

Set up a file management system for client projects and assets.

Full-time since June 2023; freelanced from December 2022.

MAR 2024 - APRIL 2024

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, FGI DESIGN

Utilized existing art files to create the video's visual assets.

Storyboarded the original design concept to guide the project's visual narrative.

Conducted text adjustments and implemented animation treatments for all visual text elements within the video.

Edited video clips to seamlessly integrate them behind text elements, enhancing visual storytelling.

DEC 2022 – JAN 2023

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER/2D ANIMATOR, CONSTELLATION CG, LLC

Designed and animated end-of-year Holiday card.

Rigged 2D character for puppet animation in After Effects.

Took client-designed character produced in Illustrator and rigged it for animation within After Effects.

Added music and sound effects to enhance the overall experience.

Created and developed transitions and 2D effects to elevate visual storytelling.

Developed text treatment throughout the video to ensure consistency and visual appeal.

OCT 2022 – DEC 2022

3D GENERALIST, THREE TEN MEDIA

Modeled a 3D box according to client specifications.

Rigged the 3D box for animation and manipulation.

Applied UV mapping to ensure proper texture placement on the 3D model.

Textured the 3D box to achieve the desired look and feel.

Set up lighting to enhance the visual presentation of the 3D box.

Rendered the final 3D box using Maya with Vray for optimal quality and realism.

MAY 2022 – OCT 2022

3D GENERALIST, Up/Rooted: Pamela Woolford’s

Incorporating Metahumans via Quixel bridge Maya and Unreal Engine.

Designed clothes for Metahuman Characters inside Marvelous Designer. I exported garments into Maya and assigned weight clusters for characters imported inside Unreal Engine.

Rigged and animated characters for selected scenes, using Mixamo mocap data to apply to character animation.

Import and assemble animation Sequences inside the Unreal Engine setup animation blueprint.

Created Facial animation using a live link from my iPhone to Unreal Engine.

JUN 2022 - OCT 2022

3D CHARACTER ANIMATOR, OTHERWORLD INTERACTIVE

•Assisted in creating animations for VR game cutscene cinematics using Autodesk Maya software.

•Collaborated with the team to create compelling motions that support the story and character development.

•received feedback and direction when needed to ensure quality standards were met within deadlines.

FEB 2022 - MAR 2022

3D ANIMATOR - MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, IMP DIGITAL STUDIOS

•Animated Graphics Existing Graphics and text treatment for Roku Instructional Explainer video.

• Supported the Creative Team with 2D Motion Graphics Assets and Some 3D assets for Social Media Ads.

FEB 2022 - MAR 2022

3D MODELER - ANIMATOR, IMAGINE COUNCIL

•Worked with the client to re-model characters and assets.

•Creating and maintaining the Client's vision and original concept while providing a modern, cutting-edge update.

•Communicated and worked alongside clients on posing 3D Characters in Maya, lighting texture, and rendering Characters for review.

•Modeled UV Texture and rigged various assets.

FEB 2020 - FEB 2022

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, 3D, REAL CHEMISTRY

•Built and supported the social and creative team on a 3D workstream for the Xiidra account.

•Managed and developed a pipeline on the 3D workstream for the character animation workflow for Xiidra.

•Created and led a team on three fully 3D Twitch ads for the Aklief client, which has performed excellently.

•Assisted the Social Creative team on multiple accounts regarding motion graphics, static image design, social media page mockups, and storyboard projects.

JUN 2018 - FEB 2020

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MCKINSEY & COMPANY

•Designed and animated a 3D ad for a Power Plant presentation on innovative ways to help the production process.

•Composited and animated holographic screens for live-action display.

•Animated mockup assets for a pharmaceutical app on the iPhone.

•Designed and animated an introduction video using live footage and shape animation.

•Designed and Animated flat 2D characters based on live-action actors over voice-over tracks.

DEC 2018 - JUN 2019

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGN, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL)

•Produced high-quality renders using existing Super Bowl Trophy assets.

•Design and animated Cinemographs for Superbowl 53.

•Animated and composited Major League team branding on live-action footage.

•Animated and edited footage of players on the red carpet for players' advertisements.

•Animated and composited The Viking Team branding for the Super Bowl 54 creative introduction.

•Designed an animated Super Bowl 54 Banner ad promoting the location of the Super Bowl in Miami.

FEB 2018 - MAR 2018

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MALKA MEDIA

•Assisted with 3D scene development, updated model typology, UVs, and texture placement.

•Assisted with creating an interactive VR world using plexus in After Effects.

•Assisted with creating images and video clips using Plexus animated particles and Trapcode in After Effects.

DEC 2016 - FEB 2017

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, NOVO NORDISK

•Designed storyboards.

•Created style frames from storyboards.

•Modeled and designed 3D elements.

•UV unwrapped and Textured 3D elements.

•Set up scenes and added 3D elements.

•Animated 3D elements.

•Rendered and composited additional 2D elements.

DEC 2016 - FEB 2017

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, NOVO NORDISK

•Designed storyboards.

•Created style frames from storyboards.

•Modeled and designed 3D elements.

•UV unwrapped and Textured 3D elements.

•Set up scenes and added 3D elements.

•Animated 3D elements.

•Rendered and composited additional 2D elements.

NOV 2014 - FEB 2017

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER / ANIMATOR / VIDEO EDITOR, THINK REEL FILMS

•Modeled, animated, and rendered 3d elements as assets for promotional videos.

•UV mapped and textured elements for 3D use.

•Designed and animated graphics for video promos.

•Developed a new pipeline structure for the 3D animation approach and motion design workflow.

•Edited Documentary videos, Commercial ads, and live-action short films.

•Produced titles, Lower 3rds, and transitional elements.

•Designed brochures, flyers, and banners for print and social media.

DEC 2016 – JAN 2017

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE

•Designed a holiday card for Ascensia Diabetes Care.

•Created 3D elements and animated images within the holiday card.

NOV 2016 - DEC 2016

3D MODELER, CBS TELEVISION STUDIOS

•Modeled props, such as lights, tables, screens, and background frame elements for the set of Inside Edition.

•UV mapped and generated ambient occlusion pass for each prop.

•Prepared models and UV textures for use in Brainstorm application.

•Formatted models for export in Brainstorm.

JAN 2012 - SEP 2012

MOTION GRAPHIC ARTIST, WHITEBOARD ANIMATION STUDIO

•Animated graphics for advertisement videos that are used on various company websites.

•Edited sound, audio transitions, and explanation videos within a production workflow.

•Storyboard concepts and animatics to express the intent of the client's brand and product.

EDUCATION

JUL 2004 - JUL 2009

BACHELOR’S DEGREE, Pratt Institute

•Computer Graphics Animation.

SKILLS

Autodesk Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

After Effects

Unreal Engine

Adobe Premiere

3D Animation

Adobe After Effects

Communication skills

Maya

Adobe Illustrator

TVPaint

Zbrush

PC Windows 11

Mac OS Mojave

Graphic Design

Motion Graphics

Storyboarding

Video Editing

Typography

Photo manipulation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•Willing to take on any projects with a positive, creative attitude.

•Creative thinker who can develop design solutions that are engaging and high quality.

•Extremely organized, demonstrate initiative and ability to complete multiple assignments while meeting all production deadlines.

•Highly proficient with the current Maya Unreal Engine After Effects Zbrush Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer version.

•Skilled in development Commercial Ads.

•Proficient in VFX, Video Editing, and compositing using Premiere After Effects and Maya.

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