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Registration: 10.09.2025

Molly Owen

Specialization: Motion Designer
— Designer & Animator with 8+ years of experience crafting compelling visual narratives across diverse platforms. — Expert in transforming complex scientific concepts into engaging animations, with a proven track record of leading successful creative productions for high-profile clients like Google. — Passionate about leveraging innovative techniques in 2D animation and art direction to drive impactful storytelling and visual communication.
— Designer & Animator with 8+ years of experience crafting compelling visual narratives across diverse platforms. — Expert in transforming complex scientific concepts into engaging animations, with a proven track record of leading successful creative productions for high-profile clients like Google. — Passionate about leveraging innovative techniques in 2D animation and art direction to drive impactful storytelling and visual communication.

Skills

Animation
Motion Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
After Effects
2D Animation
Storyboarding
Motion Graphics
Character Animation
Art Direction
Video Production
Marketing
Social Media Management
Team Leadership
Asset Management
Project Management

Work experience

Digital Animator
07.2025 - 08.2025 |Serious Fools/Ddraig Studios
2D animation, After Effects, Character Animator, Unreal Engine
● Produced high-quality 2D animation and motion graphics for a pilot project using After Effects, Character Animator, and Unreal Engine. ● Delivered over 60 seconds of fully polished, composited animation weekly, maintaining high standards under tight timelines. ● Optimized character rigs and animation workflows, improving team efficiency and visual consistency. ● Adapted to different visual styles and storytelling needs, contributing from design through post.
2D Animator
10.2024 - 06.2025 |DopaGE
2D animation, Storyboarding
● Created stylized 2D animations and scientific motion graphics to visualize complex overdose prevention topics. ● Translated medical data into accessible, branded visual content aligned with educational goals. ● Partnered with medical professionals and internal creatives to lead animation efforts from storyboard to final export. ● Managed full production pipeline for educational explainer content, ensuring clarity and engagement across all platforms.
Social Media / Graphic Design Coordinator
11.2023 - 10.2024 |Sugar Beet Food Co-op
Graphic Design, Character Animator
● Designed and animated branded motion assets for social campaigns, boosting digital engagement and maintaining cohesive brand identity. ● Created static and motion graphic content for marketing materials, signage, and promotional media. ● Developed a scalable motion graphics library to streamline internal production and ensure consistent design language. ● Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and operations to produce content aligned with community goals.
Motion Designer
03.2022 - 08.2023 |Accenture Flex (Google)
Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, UI/UX
● Created clean, brand-aligned 2D motion graphics and UI animations across a variety of internal and external Google projects. ● Produced animated explainer videos, product walkthroughs, and typographic motion content in Adobe After Effects and Illustrator. ● Collaborated with creative leads and producers to maintain stylistic consistency and meet fast-paced production deadlines. ● Specialized in animated UI/UX elements and technical motion content, adhering to detailed brand guidelines.
2D Animator
12.2020 - 12.2021 |NewScape
2D animation, After Effects, Character Animator
● Led animation production for weekly 10-12 minute YouTube videos (frame-by-frame and puppet animation). ● Designed characters, backgrounds, and motion assets; directed animated episodes from concept to completion. ● Delivered high-output animation under demanding schedules while maintaining quality and consistency. ● Developed video game-based content for social platforms with millions of subscribers.
Designer / Animator
since 01.2017 - Till the present day |NDA
2D animation, Storyboarding
● I've worked on a variety of client projects on a short-term, freelance basis. Below I've listed a few recent examples: 1. University of Texas - Motion Designer (June 2025-July 2025). ● Contributed multiple animated assets, including traditional frame-by-frame animations, for explainer video aimed at incoming students. 2. Solar Punks - Motion Designer (Dec 2024–Jan 2025). ● Designed and animated opening theme sequence for indie pilot, winner of The Aspen Institute’s Planet Media Call for Pitches. 3. Stoned for Christmas - Storyboard Artist & 2D Animator (Jul 2023–Sep 2024). ● Storyboarded and animated a 2-minute sequence for this award-winning indie short film. ● Collaborated with multiple artists in a fast-moving production pipeline.

Educational background

Animation (Bachelor’s Degree)
2016 - 2020
SCAD

Languages

EnglishNative