Hello!
I'm Jessi, a versatile motion and graphic designer, writer, and nerd who loves cuddly animals, witty people and yummy food. Located in Atlanta, GA, I have a passion for visual harmony, innovative storytelling, and compelling concepts. I'm a SCAD Alum and have experience in motion graphics, animation, branding, graphic design, animation for web and mobile, and video production across media, interactive, and themed entertainment industries.
Feel free to contact me at jessi.esparza@gmail.com or using the contact form below.
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Skills
Motion Graphics      Graphic Design      Art Direction      Editorial Animation & Illustration   •   Branding      Concept Development      Storyboarding      Print Media Design   •   Large Format Design   •    Data Visualization      File Management      Workflow Management      Cross-Functional Collaboration
Proficient:
After Effects      Photoshop      Illustrator      InDesign

Knowledgeable:
LottieFiles      PowerPoint      Word      Adobe Acrobat      SmartSheets      Slack

Experience
Freelance Designer; 2024-Present
   Clients included: Miller Zell, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Love Y’All Book Festival
   Created bespoke motion graphics and designs for organic social, retail experiences, merchandise, and marketing

Marketing Designer; Imagine Exhibitions; Atlanta, Georgia; 2022-2024
   Designed keyart, brand guidelines, and marketing visuals for exhibitions such as Harry Potter:
The Exhibition and Discovering King Tut's Tomb. Deliverables ranged from graphics for social media, video, print media, and large format
   Managed multiple freelancers, providing feedback and guidance on the brand identity
   Established processes and infrastructure such as the graphics request and review process,­ file organization, SOPs, and templates which streamlined production, collaboration, and timelines to keep pace with
marketing demands
   Created internal deliverables for the company’s brand including presentations for investors and social
media graphics

Motion Designer; CNN; Atlanta, Georgia; 2015-2022
   Motion designer on the CNN Digital Motion team 2019-2022; Created editorial animation, motion graphics and data visualization for a wide audience to inform and educate on topics such as climate change and financial markets
   Design Lead of CNN Snapchat Discover Channel 2016-2017; Worked collaboratively with graphic designers and writers to bring daily stories visuals, both animation and illustration, to an audience of over 1,000,000. Provided art direction on a comprehensive show package, including logo and animated templates
   Managed production pipelines and workflows for efficient output in a fast-paced environment
Creative Director; YATL; Atlanta, Georgia; 2017-2020
   Developed a brand system across social platforms for YATL Live, a talk show with YA authors at the Georgia Center for the Book. This system was utilized for both static and video deliverables, like social video and live streaming.
   Connected authors with readers, advancing book sales and strengthening community

Motion Designer; Glass Eye Screenworks; Atlanta, Georgia; 2012-2015
   Designed and animated motion graphics for web and mobile to engage retail audiences for
major client AT&T
   Worked with design leadership on motion graphics for proposals and websites

Freelance Motion Designer; 2011-2012
   Clients included: Pure Hoopla, InterContinental Hotel Group/Coden Co., Matthew Pearl (Author);
   Created motion graphics for websites, corporate presentations, and promotional material.
   Designed bespoke graphics for digital and print media,

Motion Design Intern; Blind; New York City, New York; 2011
   Assisted senior design with completion of projects and pitch work, including storyboarding, 2D animation, and compositing
Freelance Designer; marketzero; Atlanta, Georgia; 2009-2011
   Created graphic design and motion graphics work for broadcast, including projects for
Comcast OnDemand.
   Aided on video production sets for clients such as the Lung Cancer Alliance Georgia and The Constellations band.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts; Motion Media Design; Animation Minor
Savannah College of Art & Design
Atlanta, Georgia
Awards
Webby Award - Best Event in the Social category
CNN Election Night 2016