Alex Maxwell Jones
Parker
Summary
Diligent Art Director with comprehensive background in visual design and creative direction. Managed multiple high-profile projects, ensuring alignment with client vision and brand identity. Demonstrated proficiency in leading design teams and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Art Director
We Are Royale
07.2022 - Current
Freelance Senior Designer / Art Director
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
- Created engaging presentations showcasing design work for client pitches, winning numerous high-value contracts for the company.
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
Art Director
Anivive Lifesciences
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print and digital campaigns.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
Senior Designer / Motion Designer
Troika
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Using Photoshop and Cinema 4D to create style frames under tight deadlines for multiple pitches
- Animating and creating after effects toolkits for both SEC and ACC for ESPN
- Animating and creating after effects toolkits for the BYU TV Network
- Designing and animating the BYU Sports packages
Designer / Motion Designer
Nathaniel Howe Studios
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Using Photoshop and Cinema 4D to create style frames under tight deadlines for multiple pitches
- Animating and creating after effects toolkits for two fox regional sports networks
Motion Designer / Editor
Third Story Films
12.2016 - 10.2016
- Creating political graphics for both republican and democratic clients, with quick turn around times
- Assisting with shoots and aiding with direction in planning for post production (VFX)
- Creating story boards, style frames, and pitch presentations for the Director
Design / Motion Graphics Freelance
Wondersmith
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Worked directly with the creative director, executive producer and other freelancers to create a commercial brand identity for Florida Power and Light
- Lead the design process creating Storyboards, as well as setting up projects in After Effects, and Illustrator
Motion Graphics Freelance
Fiction, LLC
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Worked in-house collaborating with the designers at Fiction to create 2D animated graphics
- Worked remotely for a majority of the projects, communicating directly with project managers to make sure the work met clients expectations in a timely manor
- Notable clients: Deva Curl Shampoo Commercial, CASIS division in Nasa
Animator / Multimedia Designer
Experience Limerick Studios
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Created 2D graphic elements for the Raycom Southeastern News Package/Led the design on the WSI weather package
- Created story boards, style frames, and pitch presentations for the Creative Director
- Photographers assistant on product shoots, and behind the scenes photographer
- Designed and animated NASCAR All-Star Race graphics 2014 & 2015
- Camera Operation for various productions, and PA work for bigger commercial productions
Education
Associate of Science - Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL11-2013
Skills
- Social media design
- Digital illustration
- Client communication
- Visual storytelling
- Layout design
- Concept development
- Typography expertise
- Color theory
- Team development
- Content strategy
- Design leadership
- Branding
Timeline
Associate Art Director
We Are Royale
07.2022 - Current
Freelance Senior Designer / Art Director
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Art Director
Anivive Lifesciences
09.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Designer / Motion Designer
Troika
10.2018 - 09.2020
Designer / Motion Designer
Nathaniel Howe Studios
01.2017 - 10.2018
Motion Designer / Editor
Third Story Films
12.2016 - 10.2016
Design / Motion Graphics Freelance
Wondersmith
07.2015 - 10.2015
Motion Graphics Freelance
Fiction, LLC
06.2015 - 07.2015
Animator / Multimedia Designer
Experience Limerick Studios
11.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Design
Full Sail University
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