JesseGilbert (PDF)

Jesse Gilbert
Jr. Animator at Hook Studios
jessegilbertfilms92@gmail.com

Summary
I'm a very motivated, organized, driven person. I take pride in all of my projects and want to release something
that is clean, simple, and effective. When I'm not working on projects, I'm usually studying and working on
personal designs to learn and make myself better.

Experience
Jr. Animator at Hook Studios
June 2014 - Present (10 months)
Skillfully executed interactive commercial projects from supplied creative. Produced high quality 2D/3D
commercial motion graphics. Worked alongside technical staff with the primary role of developing motions
and effects that both match and exceed the visual expectations set by client creative staff.
Freelance Motion Designer at Clean Motion.
August 2012 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Clients include: Republic Records, Interscope Records, and Relativity Media. Tasked with creating
promotional material for new releases for worldwide distribution though online mediums such as VEVO,
YouTube, Instagram, and Vine. Notable works include: Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Carly Rae Jepsen,
Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, The Hunger Games, The Janoskians, Lorde, Nickelback, Owl City and Us
The Duo
Jr Motion Graphic Designer at Gas Station TV
November 2013 - June 2014 (8 months)
Created animations for national brands and promotional material for nation wide gas station sales.

Volunteer Experience
Food Prep at Forgotten Harvest
May 2013 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Joined up with Hannah Hart and the rest of the Hello Harto team and spent an evening at Forgotten
Harvest sorting and prepping food. A mini documentary on this experience can be viewed here: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1XRx1RvkvY

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Publications
Top 30 Best Lyric Videos of 2012
Much Music December 24, 2012
Authors: Jesse Gilbert
Awarded #29 for Owl City's "Good Time" video and #22 for Carly Rae Jepsen's "This Kiss" video.
Person of the Year.
Time Magazine. December 25, 2006
Authors: Jesse Gilbert

Projects
2014 Showreel.
July 2012 to Present
Members:Jesse Gilbert

Skills & Expertise
Motion Design
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Express
Avid Media Composer
Illustrator
Photoshop
Photography
Digital Photography
Video Production
Video Editing
Editing
Graphic Design
Branding & Identity
Motion Graphics
Animation
Video
Film
Videography
Visual Effects
Film Production
Premiere
Computer Animation
New Media
Digital Media
Television
Post Production
YouTube

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Social Media
Creative Direction
Entertainment
Adobe Creative Suite
Camera
Commercials
Multimedia
Social Media Marketing
Social Networking
Flash
Final Cut Studio
Blogging
Web Video
Video Games
Advertising
Broadcast
Flash Animation
Mac

Education
Macomb Community College
Associates, Media & Communication-Video Production, 2011 - 2015
Utica High School
2008 - 2010

Interests
Animation, After Effects, Illustrator, Photography, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Videography, Filmmaking,
Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Travel

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Jesse Gilbert
Jr. Animator at Hook Studios
jessegilbertfilms92@gmail.com

Contact Jesse on LinkedIn

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