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Krzysztof Pianko

Motion Director at Leviathan
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Seasoned motion graphics designer with expertise in animation, graphic design, and art direction.
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Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • Polish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • After Effects
  • Logo Design
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Krzysztof Pianko is a seasoned motion graphics designer with expertise in animation, graphic design, and art direction. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked with top companies like Leviathan, DePaul University, and The Mill. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising / Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Personal Creative Studies in Motion Graphics / Compositing from the School of Visual Arts.

Experience

  • Leviathan
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Motion Director
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

      • In charge of mentoring, managing, and developing the Motion department creatively and technically• Hands on design, animation and compositing• Content creation for traditional platforms and large format installations / experiential design• Responsible for recruiting, onboarding and overseeing staff and freelance artists • Review shots and projects for quality and production efficiency• Participate in client-facing meetings, receive feedback, and offer creative advice• Work alongside producers to ensure that work is delivered within project scope and assist with bidding on new projects• Work closely with Creative Directors over the life of projects, providing technical and creative assistance• Work closely with Engineering leads throughout projects to oversee pipelines between departments ie Unreal Engine, Unity and Touch Designer• Work with IT to manage and optimize on prem and cloud rendering solutions• Continuous research on current creative and technical trends• Conduct weekly workshops for other internal creatives (Motion and Design) to educate on tools and technical concepts, as well as proper workflows and collaboration • Proficient in Cinema4D, AfterEffects, Fusion, Arnold, Redshift, Octane, XParticles, TurbulenceFD, Deadline• Oversight of Houdini, RealFlow and Substance workflows

    • Senior Motion Designer
      • Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  • DePaul University
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Adjunct Professor - 3D Motion Graphics
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • The Mill
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Freelance 3D Artist / Compositor
      • Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
      • Greater Chicago Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist

  • RAIN
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Freelance 3D Artist
      • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist and compositor

  • Digital Kitchen
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Freelance 3D Animator / Compositor
      • Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
      • Greater Chicago Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist and compositor

  • Dorian Orange
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Freelance Motion Designer / Animator
      • Mar 2014 - Oct 2017
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Hired as Design Lead and 3D generalist• Content creation for projection mapping and large format installations

  • RAIN
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Freelance 3D Generalist
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist and compositor

  • Converse Marketing, Inc.
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Freelance 3D Artist / Motion Designer
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Greater Chicago Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist

  • Energy BBDO
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Freelance 3D Artist / Compositor
      • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
      • Greater Chicago Area

      • Hired as a Motion Lead and compositor

  • Leviathan
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Freelance Motion Designer
      • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      • Greater Chicago Area

      • Hired as a Motion Lead

  • VERSUS Creative Company
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Freelance Motion Designer / Animator
      • Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Hired as a Motion Lead and compositor

  • Click 3X
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Freelance Motion Designer / Animator
      • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Hired as a 3D generalist

  • Obscura Digital
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Freelance Art Director
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
      • San Francisco Bay Area

      • Hired as a Design Lead and Director• Directed a large-scale installation project for a Fortune 5 company

  • BigStar
    • NYC
    • Designer / Animator
      • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013
      • NYC

      • In charge of design, animation and compositing

  • The Frozen Bean
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Creative Director
      • Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Brand Manager

  • Vizi Inc
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Art Director / Web Designer
      • 2007 - 2010
      • Greater New York City Area

      • Concept and develop online advertising campaigns and web experiences

  • Methods
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Art Director / Designer
      • 2002 - 2007
      • Greater New York City Area

      Partner and founder of a street wear collective. Developed and managed the brand, advertising, website, POP, and packaging. Managed 20+ creatives.

Education

  • 1998 - 2002
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising / Business Administration
  • School of Visual Arts
    Personal Creative Studies, Motion Graphics / Compositing

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