Greg Kinman

Greg Kinman

Mid-level Motion Designer / 11 yrs

Chicago, IL

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Work History
  • Multimedia Applications Developer

    RTC

    March 2013 - May 2019
    Rolling Meadows, IL

    - Motion graphics artist creating presentations and animations for trade show booths and senior sales staff
    - Redesigned and edited all existing product videos to support company-wide rebrand
    - Directed videographers on-location to ensure footage content and quality
    - Managed all video source files produced internally and by contractors
    - UI designer for major brands (Advance Auto, Walmart, Maybelline, Kraft)
    - UX designer creating wireframes for programming team to define application functionality
    - Creating interactive prototypes of potential applications to support sales team
    - Led production of videos incorporating live footage, 3D renders, and motion graphics to support new product launches

  • Flash Designer

    TrainingU247

    September 2011 - September 2012
    Greater Chicago Area

    - Conceptualized, designed, and executed education-oriented lessons from audio script
    - Lead projects, collaborated with other designers to create uniform style for lessons
    - Implemented interactive elements into projects in collaboration with programming team

  • Freelance 3D Animator

    Monkey Wrench Studio

    April 2010 - September 2010

    Created professional level character animations from client directions
    Adjusted and generated rigs on principal and secondary characters
    Generated models for prop assets as well as secondary characters

  • Student Worker - Equipment Cage Team Lead

    EDMC

    July 2008 - March 2010

    Supervised all video equipment and studios on campus
    Oversaw and assisted student workers
    Assisted students with obtaining appropriate equipment

  • Student Worker - Career Services Graphic Designer

    EDMC

    July 2007 - April 2008

    Designed posters, mailers, signs, and displays to supervisor's specifications
    Created designs for internal displays as well as external distribution

Education
  • Media Arts and Animation in 2D & 3D Animation, Illustration

    The Art Institutes

    2007 - 2010