cecily.russo@gmail.com | (401) 601.1950 | New England 

Summary

Creative and performance-driven Motion Designer with 3+ years of experience producing engaging digital content for film, music, and brand campaigns. Skilled in both executing from existing designs and developing original concepts that align with client vision and brand messaging. Proven track record of delivering freelance and in-house projects that boost impressions and engagement through strategic, performance-driven design. Collaborative and strategically minded, known for strong client relationships, adaptability, and producing captivating motion design solutions. 

Skills

  • Motion design and 2D animation

  • Brand messaging and visual storytelling

  • Concept development and execution  

  • Content production for digital platforms

  • Freelance project management

  • Organic and branded content creation 

Experience

Part-Time Motion Designer | Partiful - New York, New York|03/2025 - Current

  • Pioneered implementation of hand-drawn cel animation in production

  • Collaborated with creative team to develop innovative theme and effect animations for website and app

  • Delivered three to five animated themes and effects each quarter

  • Conducted bi-quarterly concept and visual development meetings with the creative team

Creative Content Producer, Animator | Show Up Strong '24 - Brooklyn, New York|07/2024 - 11/2024

  • Conducted interviews and evaluations for hiring videographers

  • Generated over 15,000 digital impressions through branded social content

  • Adapted content style to effectively engage target demographics

  • Developed organic motion graphic designs to reinforce brand identity

  • Reviewed and edited 10 pieces of short-form digital content weekly to align with social media strategy

  • Facilitated weekly meetings between videographers and editors to assess content requirements


Art Production Assistant | Severance Season 2 (Apple TV+) - The Bronx, New York|01/2024 - 07/2024

  • Managed payroll, budget, and onboarding processes efficiently

  • Facilitated daily communication between art and construction teams to enhance collaboration

  • Organized and maintained a construction shop with 30-40 carpenters to streamline operations

  • Coordinated the relay of information and materials between sets to ensure seamless transitions

  • Received nomination for 27 Emmys, marking series as most-nominated of 2025

Freelance Animator | Music Videos, Short Films, and Brand Design|01/2022 - Current

  • Collaborated with Ryan Oligmueller to create an animated short film based on a poem

  • Produced motion assets for Tizra, showcasing capabilities for trade show and website

  • Created animated music video for Lewis Recordings' single “It's Real”

  • Designed 5-10 second visualizers for Frankie Cosmos' album “Different Talking”

  • Animated an 8-second clip of cells under a microscope for the introduction scene of “So Long”

  • Directed and animated seven episodes of promotional miniseries for the band Bindy  

Education and Training

Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY | 05/2023

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Arts: 2D Animation & Minor in Textiles

  • Presidential Merit Scholarship Recipient

Systems

  • Technical: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Procreate, DragonFrame, Google Workspace, Microsoft Workplace, Shopify, SquareSpace, Wix, WordPress, Mailchimp, Lottie, Canva, Figma, Cadmium

  • Artistic: Production Assistance, Content Production, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Branding, Visual Design, Traditional Animation, Experimental Animation, Background Design, Prop Design, Visual Development, Compositing