Experience

Stellar Hawk, inc.

• Motion Designer: Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Produced, art directed, designed & animated photo treatments, text graphics, & VFX/GFX elements for the entire 10-part documentary series on HULU.

• Motion Design Director

  • Feb 2008 - Present

• Motion Designer: The Day the Music Died: American Pie

  • Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Produced and directed the main titles, photo treatments, text graphics, VFX elements, and photo animations for the documentary film directed by Mark Moormann.

• Motion Design Director: 15 Minutes of Shame

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Designed and animated main title and various motion design sequences and shots.Directed by Max JosephProduced by Monica LewinskyPremiered on HBOMAX in Oct 2021

• Motion Design Director: Stockholm Syndrome (A$AP Rocky Documentary)

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  •Produced and directed the motion design & VFX sequences for the documentary film which premiered at TFF 2021 directed by Matthew Perniciaro and produced by Bow and Arrow Entertainment.

• Motion Design Director: Assassins

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Produced and directed the motion design, VFX elements, and animation for the documentary film which premiered at Sundance 2019 directed by Ryan White and Produced by Ryan White & Jessica Hargrave from Tripod Media

• Motion Design Director: Autonomy

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  •Produced and directed the motion design & animation sequences for the documentary film which premiered at SXSW 2019 directed by Alex Horwitz and produced by Haven Entertainment.

• VFX Director: Mike Wallace is Here

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Responsible for the Title Sequence & VFX Shots throughout the film

• Motion Design Director: Ask Dr. Ruth

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Produced Motion Graphics & VFX for the film• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics, Titles, & VFX sequences

• Motion Design Director: The Pursuit

  • May 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Responsible for motion graphics and titles within the film

• Motion Design Director: Hunting ISIS

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Responsible for producing, directing, designing & animating the motion graphics content within the show.• Produced Motion Graphics & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics, Titles, Maps, Photo Treatments & VFX sequences• Designed, Composited, & Color Corrected Show OpenDirected by Sebastiano TomadaProduced by Delirio FilmsPremiered on History Channel May 2018

• Motion Design Director: Too Funny To Fail

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

  Responsible for producing, directing, designing & animating the motion graphics content within the film.• Produced Motion Graphics & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics, Titles, & VFX sequencesDirected by Josh GreenbaumProduced by Delirio FilmsPremiered on Hulu in October 2017

• Motion Designer: Becoming Bond

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Designed and animated chapter titles, end credit sequence, maps, photo animations, and other effects shots for this 2017 SXSW Audience Award winning film. Directed by Josh GreenbaumProduced by Delirio FilmsPremiered on Hulu in May 2017

• VFX & Motion Graphics Director: Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Responsible for producing, designing & animating the Show Open and all VFX/Motion Graphics.• Produced Animation & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics & VFX sequences• Show Open DesignerDirected by Zak KnutsonProduced by Bow & ArrowAired on ABC in January 2016

• Motion Designer: Can You Dig This

  • Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Responsible for the animation, titles, and VFX shots of the film.• Produced Animation/VFX & Website• Designed/Animated Motion Graphics & VFX sequences• Main Titles DesignerDirected by Delila VallotProduced by Delirio FilmsExecutive Produced by John LegendOfficial Selection: Los Angeles Film Festivalhttp://www.canyoudigthis.com

• Motion Design Director: The Record Man

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for directing the design & animation of the photography sequences within the film.• Produced Animation & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics & VFX sequencesDirected by Mark MoormannProduced by Beacon FilmsOfficial Selection: Miami International Film FestivalBest Documentary Award Winner: Orlando Film Festivalhttp://www.therecordmanmovie.com

• VFX & Motion Graphics Director: Marvel: 75 Years from Pulp to Pop

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for producing, designing & animating the Show Open and all VFX/Motion Graphics.• Produced Animation & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics & VFX sequences• Show Open DesignerDirected by Zak KnutsonProduced by Bow & ArrowAired on ABC in December 2014

• VFX/Graphics Director: Untucked

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  Responsible for producing all graphics content in the ESPN 30 for 30 short documentary about the history of Marquette University's basketball uniforms. • Produced Animation & VFX• Directed/Designed Motion Graphics & VFX• Title DesignerDirected by Danny PudiProduced by Haven EntertainmentOfficial Selection: Sundance 2014

• VFX & Animation Director: The Other One (Bob Weir Bio Doc)

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Responsible for producing all creative content in the feature bio documentary about the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir. • Produced Animation & VFX• Co Directed Animation Sequence• Directed Photo Animations• Title DesignerDirected by Mike FleissProduced by Marc WeingartenNext EntertainmentOfficial Selection: Tribeca Film Festival 2013

• VFX Director: MILIUS

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  Responsible for all VFX + Main Title shots within the Documentary "MILIUS"• Produced Animation & VFX• Directed Photo Animations• Main Titles DesignerDirected by Zak KnutsonProduced by Haven EntertainmentOfficial Selection: SXSW 2013

• VFX Director: A Band Called Death

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Responsible for all VFX shots and motion design within the Rockumentary "A Band Called Death"• Produced Motion Graphics & VFX• Directed Photo Animations• Main Titles DesignerDirected by Mark Covino and Jeff HowlettProduced by Haven Entertainment/O.G.B ProductionsOfficial Selection: Los Angeles Film Festival 2012 Audience Award Winner (24 BPM) SXSW 2013

• Freelance Senior Motion Graphics Designer/Animator/Art Director

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2011

  Conceptualize, design, and animate commercials, promotions, show packaging, & film titles for broadcast, internet, film & digital signage. Brands: Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Eclipse, Miller, Planters, Macys, MetLife, Saturn, Target, Mattel, Burlington Coat Factory, Knorr, Crushpath, Sirius, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Networks:Showtime, SPIKE, NBC, ESPN, MTV, MTV2, VH-1, CMT, DIY, NatGeo, CourtTV, Telemundo, InterSport, OLN, USA, SyFy, FUSE, NickelodeonDirect Clients:Haven Entertainment, Bow & Arrow Productions, Next Entertainment, Sandwich Video, SPIKE, NewsLink Group, Suite Spot, Delirio Films, Bellator MMA



SOREN WEST

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director / Graphics Producer: Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2022

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

• Art Supervisor: WarnerMedia Upfront 2021

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021



VISUAL NOISE CREATIVE, LLC

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Art Director: CMT Music Awards (Live Performance Visuals)

  • May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Art directed live performance stage screen visuals of the following performances. • Kelsea Ballerini • Sheryl Crow & Marin Morris • Keith Urban • Zach Brown Band • Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town Art directed live performance stage screen visuals of the following performances. • Kelsea Ballerini • Sheryl Crow & Marin Morris • Keith Urban • Zach Brown Band • Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town

• Art Director: WarnerMedia Upfront 2019

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  • Assisted show's creative director in developing event concepts and visuals• Art directed visual elements of the show• Coordinated and built style guide to be used across all channels• Directed design and presentation teams in implementing and following style guide• Oversaw event lobby visual production

• Screens Art Director: AWS at The World Economic Forum 2019

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Art directed AWS content for a 7 screen array and single screens inside the AWS branded storefront• Created playlists for programming• Assisted Executive Producer in writing content UI of real time visualization data• Acted as liaison between the content creation studios and the executive producer• Edited content into bite sized clips for deployment



CBS Sports

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Super Bowl XLIV After Effects Artist

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2010

  Animated and designed various broadcast elements and sponsored content for the game. Animated and designed various broadcast elements and sponsored content for the game.



Transistor Studios

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animator/Designer/Art Director

  • Dec 2005 - May 2006

  Animated and designed commercials and broadcast content for Coca-Cola, Miller Brewing Co., Saturn, Wrigley's, Lifesavers, Sirius, VH-1, MTV, CourtTV, etc. Animated and designed commercials and broadcast content for Coca-Cola, Miller Brewing Co., Saturn, Wrigley's, Lifesavers, Sirius, VH-1, MTV, CourtTV, etc.



loyalkaspar

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Animator/Designer

  • Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  Animated and designed commercials and broadcast content for Microsoft, OLN, ESPN, National Geographic, Animated and designed commercials and broadcast content for Microsoft, OLN, ESPN, National Geographic,



Brand New School

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animator

  • Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

  Animated commercials and broadcast content for Planters, ESPNC, CMT, MTV2, & MTV Animated commercials and broadcast content for Planters, ESPNC, CMT, MTV2, & MTV



NBC Universal (SCI FI Channel)

• Broadcast Designer

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Created complex animated graphics for priority projects and packages• Lead and directed team of freelancers• Creatively directed outside design firms during extensive projects• Assisted VP of Creative Services in conceptual design ideas and film shoots• Acted as liaison between marketing, creative, and web departments

• Graphics Coordinator

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  • Designed and animated lower thirds• Established new technical achievements in lower third development• Communicated with network operations supervisor for graphic deliveries• Organized and scheduled production of graphic packages and elements• Provided necessary graphics to producers in a timely manner• Communicated with marketing and creative department coordinators

• On-Air Promo Production Assistant

  • Oct 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Produced on-air promotional spots for theme weeks and marathons• Produced weekly on-air line-up menus• Directed voice over sessions for producers including new talent auditions• Assisted producers in gathering materials and research