John Bingham
OCEAN CITY,New Jersey
Summary
Creative operations executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-impact multimedia teams for higher education, nonprofit, startup, and freelance clients. Skilled in translating strategy into inclusive, audience-focused content, driving over 3 million campaign views to enhance visibility and engagement. Proficient in video and design production, digital asset management, AI-driven ideation, and accessible storytelling for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Fluent in American Sign Language, ensuring effective communication and accessibility in motion graphics and multimedia projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Designer (Full-Time Freelance)
Pendulum Graphics LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Consulted clients remotely on pre-production and production strategies, overseeing post-production to deliver documentary short series films and social media content videos.
- Developed full-stack motion graphics, including logo stingers, animated lower thirds, explainer videos, and Lottie animations, to enhance clients' brand presence across web, social, and broadcast platforms.
- Created hyperreal 3D apparel renders using Cinema 4D and Redshift to produce photorealistic product imagery, saving fashion and merchandise clients costly physical samples and accelerating e-commerce launches.
- Optimized web media by replacing heavy hero videos with lightweight animated placeholders, reducing load times by 40 percent and increasing average on-page engagement.
Co-Founder & President
DEAF AI, Inc.
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Co-founded an early-stage venture developing real-time ASL-to-text technology; lead a core team and advisors in preparation for scaling.
- Draft grant proposals and investor decks; secure letters of support and MOUs with Deaf schools and nonprofits to build funding pipelines.
Motion Design Lead & Creative Systems Manager
Gallaudet University
11.2021 - 10.2025
- Led executive creative projects including State of the University, Necessity of Now campaign, and award-winning IAmGallaudet series to drive institutional visibility.
- Directed and mentored a team of seven designers and editors; implemented weekly critiques, brand-aligned motion templates, and a campus-wide B-roll management system.
- Architected an 84 TB NAS-based digital asset management system, reducing file-search time by 85% and doubling monthly video throughput.
- Established campus-wide accessibility standards for captions and ASL overlays, now codified in university policy.
Motion Designer & Filmmaker
Communication Services for the Deaf
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Produced SignVote 2020 campaign videos that simplified COVID-era voting, increasing Deaf voter registration by 20%.
- Created documentary shorts and crisis-response content; developed reusable motion templates that reduced revision cycles by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media
05-2013
Skills
- 3D Animation & Modeling (Cinema 4D, Maya)
- Accessible Content Strategy
- AI-Powered Visual Ideation
- Agile Project Management (Asana)
- Creative Direction & Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) Architecture
- KPI Tracking & Reporting
- Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
- Video Production & Post-Production
- Workflow Automation & Optimization
Timeline
Co-Founder & President - DEAF AI, Inc.
01.2025 - 10.2025
Multimedia Designer (Full-Time Freelance) - Pendulum Graphics LLC
10.2023 - Current
Motion Design Lead & Creative Systems Manager - Gallaudet University
11.2021 - 10.2025
Motion Designer & Filmmaker - Communication Services for the Deaf
06.2017 - 07.2021
Gallaudet University - Bachelor of Arts, Digital Media