Art Director Motion Graphics

JAIME CANO

AI-Powered Motion Design & Immersive Visual Experience Director

512-***-**** *********.***@*****.*** https://greyhareflms.tumblr.com/mograph Senior Motion Designer and Art Director with 10+ years specializing in AI-enhanced, immersive design for gaming, digital media, and broadcast. Skilled in motion graphics, animation, VFX, and user-driven design with award-winning projects for top studios. Proficient in using AI and generative tools to deliver precise, brand-consistent visual solutions that engage audiences across platforms. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior UI Motion Designer

Infinity Ward 2022 - Present

● Led UI motion design for Call of Duty gaming interfaces, ensuring brand consistency across platforms through detailed briefs and guidelines.

● Improved UI engagement by 20% by integrating feedback from user testing, conducted in collaboration with the UI/UX team leader and creative director.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, Graphic Designers, Game Developers, and stakeholders, iterating on ideas to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

● Applied VFX and animation expertise to create high-impact, cinematic UI motion graphics that aligned with Infinity Ward’s gaming brand and user engagement goals. Senior Motion Designer

Adobe Systems Incorporated 2021 - 2022

● Developed high-impact animations for Adobe’s social media, tutorials, and event graphics within the Engagement Design Team, enhancing brand visibility.

● Mentored junior designers, sharing motion design methodologies and advanced software techniques to improve quality and efficiency.

● Streamlined production workflows with modular assets and optimized animation styles, increasing project delivery speed by 15%.

● Produced explainer videos that exceeded brand view count expectations, driven by engaging motion graphics and user-focused animations.

Art Director

Self-Employed 2018 - 2021

● Designed motion graphics and VFX for diverse media, including political campaigns, title sequences, commercials, and social media, prioritizing storytelling and emotional impact.

● Enhanced client messaging clarity through motion design, coaching junior motion designers on design principles, animation techniques, and software tools.

● Created a sci-fi thesis film for MFA Film Production degree, completing all post-production, including editing, color correction, motion graphics, and VFX, overcoming technical challenges in 3D, roto, compositing, and new software (e.g., Maya, Redshift Renderer).

● Directed, Produced, and Edited a documentary film that won a Lone Star Emmy.

● Introduced motion design to numerous productions, winning a Lone Star Addy for Visual Effects.

Digital Artist

Cosa VFX 2017 - 2018

● Created VFX for broadcast and film, including high-profile shows like Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., with LookDev and motion design that aligned with storytelling objectives.

● Designed opening title sequences and logo animations, earning recognition for visual style and branding innovation.

● Updated on design trends through publications, games, and films, implementing new techniques like dynamic particle effects in client projects. Lead Graphics Artist

Megalomedia 2013 - 2017

● Directed graphics production for TLC Broadcast shows, managing a team to ensure on-brand, high-quality deliverables.

● Introduced After Effects and 3D workflows, elevating project quality and animation standards.

● Designed a memorable visual concept for a TV pilot about social media, integrating dynamic on-screen effects that engaged audiences and added to the storyline’s impact. Other Relevant Experience

2000 - 2013

● Oversaw full production cycles for feature film and media projects, leading editing teams of editors and collaborating closely with directors and producers to align creative vision with final outcomes.

● Directed and managed end-to-end production, from planning and storyboarding to final cuts, ensuring high standards in quality and consistency.

● Leveraged motion graphics and VFX to enhance storytelling and audience engagement, blending technical and creative elements for compelling visual narratives. CERTIFICATIONS

● Cinema 4D Ascent School of Motion 2020-10-15

● Advanced Motion Methods School of Motion 2019-07-15

● Intro to UI/UX Design Studio Arts, Ltd. 2018-01-15

● VR/AR with Unity Studio Arts, Ltd. 2017-07-15

● Unreal Engine for 3D Artists School of Motion 2023-04-15 EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts Film Production

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin

Bachelor Philosophy

The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso

PORTFOLIO

https://greyhareflms.tumblr.com/mograph

https://www.instagram.com/jaimecano_ai/

SKILLS

● Adobe After Effects

● Premiere Pro

● Photoshop

● Illustrator

● Cinema 4D

● X-Particles

● Redshift Renderer

● Figma

● AI Image/Video generation software

● Unreal Engine

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