Warren Rudd
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Multidisciplinary motion designer with 16+ years of experience creating immersive installations, large-scale motion graphics, and dynamic visual storytelling for museums, exhibits, major events, and commercial brands. Highly collaborative, partnering with curators, producers, exhibit designers, illustrators, and AV teams to deliver engaging visual experiences. Notable for blending 2D/3D animation, particle simulations, and projection mapping into cohesive, story-driven environments. Currently the lead motion designer and art director for the feature documentary Still Searching, supported by the Hulu / Kartemquin Films Accelerator Program.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Motion Designer
Freelancer
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - Current
- Created immersive multimedia installations for permanent and traveling exhibitions (Wild Color, The Permian Extinction, Antarctic Dinosaurs, After The Dinos).
- Constructed multiple animated elements for After The Dinos, an interactive projection-mapped wall exploring how life evolved after dinosaurs, featuring visitor-triggered animations based on the DNA of living organisms.
- Produced complex particle and fluid simulations (volcanic eruptions, smoke, micro-particles) using Cinema 4D and X-Particles.
- Animated prehistoric landscapes and creatures, blending 2D/3D techniques for dynamic visitor experiences.
- Collaborated on-site with the museum team to install projection-mapped environments at partnering institutions (e.g., Denver Museum of Nature & Science).
- Partnered closely with content writers, exhibit designers, and illustrators to ensure cohesive storytelling and scientific accuracy throughout the visual content.
Left Hook
Freelance Motion Designer
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 07.2025
- Developed storyboards, style frames, and final animations for broadcast and pre-roll political ads, partnering with creative directors and producers under tight turnaround deadlines.
- Rotoscoped and composited b-roll footage, integrating it with bold typography to create dynamic headline treatments.
- Helped shape political candidates’ visual identities by using vivid color palettes and impactful typography to capture their authenticity and connect with voters.
Motion Designer
Rosewood Creative
Chicao, IL
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced a series of engaging social media advertisements for Cash App, collaborating with the creative team at Rosewood Creative.
- Designed and animated both 2D and 3D visual elements across multiple campaign spots, optimized for high-performance digital distribution.
- Integrated 3D elements into live action using Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Motion Designer / Concept Developer
Intuit Museum
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with the Intuit Museum to develop a series of immersive weather events for the Henry Darger exhibition.
- Designed and animated large-scale 3D cloud projections referencing Darger’s distinct illustration style, displayed on two walls inside a re-creation of his room.
- Utilized Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects, and Topaz AI to craft painterly, atmospheric visuals integrated seamlessly into the exhibit environment.
- Drew inspiration from Henry Darger’s illustration style to design and animate procedural branches as shallow depth-of-field silhouettes, projected onto two windows within the re-created setting of Darger’s room.
Freelance Motion Designer
August Jackson
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Conceptualized and animated experimental motion graphics for large-scale live events and corporate experiences, partnering closely with cross-disciplinary creative teams.
- Developed dynamic digital displays for large LED screens, enhancing visual impact at major events.
- Produced compelling animated graphics for biological and medical videos, using powerful visuals to convey complex ideas and inspire optimism about the company’s future.
Motion Designer / Concept Developer
Two x Four
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Partnered with the agency Two x Four to produce dynamic digital displays for Wrangler’s “Long Live Cowboys” event, tailored for multiple screen dimensions.
- Served as lead animator, enhancing concept designs to deliver a cohesive, city-wide visual experience showcased across the Las Vegas Strip.
- Applied Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects to maintain consistent quality and brand impact across diverse outdoor formats.
Freelance Motion Designer
Utopic
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Created motion graphics for major commercial brands including Burger King, McDonald's, Coors Light, Beautyrest Black, Daisy, GMC, and UPS, as well as a range of political campaigns.
- Designed and animated graphic assets such as lower thirds, title cards, and logo animations for broadcast and digital ads.
- Motion tracked live-action footage using Mocha Pro to integrate graphics seamlessly with filmed content.
Freelance Motion Designer
Chicago Bulls
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Created graphics for TV spots, digital displays, and docuseries content for BullsTV, strengthening the team’s visual storytelling and brand identity.
- Integrated 3D elements into 2D animations using Cinema 4D software for a docuseries called Run With Us.
- For the Bulls City Edition jersey promotion, I worked closely with the Bulls' creative team that involves integrating motion design elements with the archival content to create a captivating experience of visual references of the historic Chicago Stadium.
Freelance Motion Designer
Wilson Dow Group
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Developed captivating motion graphics for live productions, adapting designs for complex event staging and audience engagement.
- Experimented with diverse animation styles, typography, color, and composition to meet evolving client needs.
- Created a logo animation for the company's new brand in collaboration with the creative director.
Freelance Motion Designer
Havas Creative
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - 04.2020
- Designed and animated advertising content for brands including Powerade Ultra, K-Mart, and Sears, collaborating closely with producers and creative directors to deliver impactful visuals.
- Created engaging social media advertising campaigns in collaboration with the Havas creative team.
- Designed and animated 2D and 3D visual components for Powerade Ultra, using X-Particles to generate dynamic particle effects and dust turbulence. Developed loop-able animations with type treatments that appear distorted and deconstructed in multiple variations.
Senior Motion Designer
AL Media Strategy
Chicago, IL
06.2008 - 08.2015
- Produced high volumes of political ads and campaign materials under tight deadlines.
- Led the visual development of print, digital, and large-format assets, including billboards and event graphics.
- Oversaw design workflows from concept through final delivery, ensuring consistency and rapid execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2008
Skills
- Immersive Installation & Projection Mapping
- 2D/3D Animation & Motion Design
- Concept Development & Storyboarding
- Particle & Fluid Simulations
- Art Direction & Style Frames
- Typography & Visual Identity
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Organization & Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Communication & Team Alignment
Websites
Timeline
Motion Designer
Rosewood Creative
12.2024 - 05.2025
Motion Designer / Concept Developer
Intuit Museum
11.2024 - 04.2025
Motion Designer / Concept Developer
Two x Four
11.2024 - 12.2024
Freelance Motion Designer
Utopic
08.2021 - 09.2024
Freelance Motion Designer
August Jackson
02.2021 - 02.2025
Left Hook
Freelance Motion Designer
01.2018 - 07.2025
Freelance Motion Designer
Freelancer
04.2017 - Current
Freelance Motion Designer
Havas Creative
12.2015 - 04.2020
Freelance Motion Designer
Chicago Bulls
03.2015 - 03.2024
Freelance Motion Designer
Wilson Dow Group
01.2015 - 03.2021
Senior Motion Designer
AL Media Strategy
06.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
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