Art Director, Graphic Designer, Motion Artist, Editor
Resume:
Monica Harrion
Burbank, CA
EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaharrion PORTFOLIO: https://monicaharrion.carrd.co
SUMMARY
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Motion Artist and Editor with over 15 years of experience delivering high- impact visual storytelling for major brands including JibJab Media, McDonald’s, and Discovery Channel. Hands-on across the entire creative lifecycle, from initial storyboarding and custom typography to final video editing and rendering. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite using After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign with deep expertise in both digital motion graphics and technical print production and pre-press workflows. Proficient at bridging traditional 2D and 3D design with Blender and Generative AI tools
(Adobe Firefly, Gemini) to deliver modern, scalable content for digital, print, and social platforms. SKILLS
2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Editing, Compositing, Visual Effects, Rigging, Layout, 3D Modeling, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Illustration, Print Production, TV Production, Film Production, Generative AI
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Animate, Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Microsoft Excel, Media Encoder, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Firefly, Runway, Stable Diffusion, Gemini PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Director of Animation / Senior Technical Artist, JibJab Media, Los Angeles, CA January 2015 – May 2025
Led creative direction and execution of 2D and 3D animations for eCards, product videos, and social media campaigns viewed by millions.
Introduced streamlined animation workflows that improved team collaboration.
Translated complex storyboards into polished, dynamic narratives focused on high-level visual storytelling.
Designed and built character and hair assets, dynamic typography, and title sequences using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Executed 2D facial animation, lipsync, and full editing pipelines, refining timing to deliver visually cohesive final renders.
Blended 2D and 3D motion and design to elevate storytelling, depth, and visual consistency across projects using Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Flash, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Edited short-form videos for marketing and social platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
Partnered with marketing, UX, and production teams to concept, design, and deliver targeted social media campaigns and product videos that successfully increased eCard engagement by 30%.
Built, updated, and maintained reusable templates, animation systems, and asset libraries to standardize creative workflows.
Collaborated with developers and QA teams to troubleshoot rendering and file compatibility issues.
Supervised and mentored a hybrid team of in-house and freelance animators by providing technical guidance and quality control.
Implemented AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Runway, Stable Diffusion) to streamline asset creation and conceptual design workflows.
Multimedia Designer / Animator, Bally Technologies, Huntington Beach, CA January 2013 – June 2014
Created 2D and 3D designs and animations for games and experiential marketing using Adobe Creative Suite and Unity.
Developed storyboards and concept art for game development.
Collaborated with the engineering team to resolve game performance for seamless gameplay experiences.
Prepared, optimized, and delivered motion graphic and animation assets to engineers, developers, and production teams for seamless implementation.
Rotoscope Artist, Stereo D LLC / SDFX Studios, Burbank, CA May 2011 – May 2012
Rotoscoped shots for major film productions, contributing to the visual storytelling and creative execution of blockbuster titles including “Captain America” and “The Avengers”. Animation Clerk / Production Assistant, Warner Bros Animation, Burbank, CA June 2009 – January 2011
Supported production and managed creative assets for multiple seasons of a major animated television series,
“Batman: The Brave and The Bold” TV Show.
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer / Associate Producer, I Like It Communications / All Printing & Graphics, Chicago, IL, 1992 – 2008
Managed dual-role responsibilities for a family-owned media enterprise, overseeing both a high-volume print/branding agency and a full-service television production studio.
Built designs and print production for global industry leaders, including McDonald’s Corporation, ExxonMobil, and The Quaker Oats Company.
Created high-impact print campaigns and signage for W.M. Wrigley Jr. Company, ensuring 100% brand consistency.
Spearheaded projects from conceptualization through technical pre-press, maintaining pixel-perfect standards for high-profile public and private sector clients.
Produced high resolution, print-ready materials by applying registration marks, color separations, spot colors, die- cuts, and image manipulation using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Produced visual assets and marketing collaterals for major networks, including CBS 2 Chicago, WGN-TV, TV One, and Discovery Channel.
Led the studio’s transition from analog design to fully digital workflows, modernizing production pipelines while maintaining high output.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art, Digital Media
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA, May 2009 Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, May 1990
SUPPLEMENTAL LINKS
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@monicaharrion6173 IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4630351
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4239278
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