ABOUT WES
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE DIRECTOR, MOTION DESIGNER, & ILLUSTRATOR WITH OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE LEADING VISUAL STORYTELLING ACROSS BRAND, PRODUCT, AND SOCIAL.
HE HAS BUILT AND DIRECTED CREATIVE FOR INDUSTRY - LEADING COMPANIES INCLUDING RO, MARVEL, NIKE, MCDONALD'S, DISNEY, AND DISCOVERY - BLENDING STRATEGIC THINKING WITH CINEMATIC CRAFT.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
I work with a diverse array of software that fuels my creativity as an animator and illustrator. From Adobe After Effects and Illustrator to more specialized tools like Figma, Blend and Cinema 4D. If you would like to know more about how these tools enhance my work, let’s connect!
AFTER EFFECTS
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
PREMIERE
CINEMA 4D
BLEND
FIGMA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Throughout my career as a creative lead, animator, and illustrator, I have collaborated with diverse teams across various industries, transforming concepts into visually captivating narratives. I'm excited to share my experiences with you.
Freelance Creative Director
2004-PRESENT
Client list: Marvel, Disney, Warner Brothers, McDonald's, Discovery, NFL, Ford, Chevy, Indigo Studios, Flavor,
Lead Motion Designer @ RO.CO
2023-PRESENT
Play a pivotal role in managing and shaping our visual storytelling and brand identity while collaborating cross-functional to insure we exceed KPIs.
Lead of Post Production @ SPROUT SOCIAL
2019-2023
Execute a people-first approach to leading the brand creative department in video, motion graphics, and animation.
Digital Producer @ WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
2017-2019
Delivered digital leadership in directing high-performing, cross-functional teams consisting of contractors, vendors, and marketing groups to navigate advertising, collateral, video, and graphics while acting as liaison between networks and design teams.
Lead Motion Designer @ CAREERBUILDER
2015-2017
Fostered effective partnership and one-on-one interaction with stakeholders to determine and elevate the CB brand, create cutting-edge digital content and successfully launch the CB YouTube channel.
Lead Motion Designer @ DALTON AGENCY
2010-2014
Lead the video production team, including a lead and junior editor. Managed media storage and naming conventions ton streamline overall process.