Will Golladay
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled Motion Designer with vast experience creating motion graphics for television and film advertisements, technology (specifically user experiences for Android and others), and other electronic media thanks to a 10 years long career. Adept in communicating and collaborating with directors, clients, project managers, and other creative professionals to ensure the successful completion of a job. Experienced in After Effects specializing in 2D and 2.5D motion, as well as in video production (cinematography, editing, sound). Also highly proficient in working social skills with a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and "team health first" mindset, resulting in smoother and healthier workstreams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Motion Designer
Google via Bayone Solutions
Los Angeles (Remote), CA
06.2024 - 09.2026
- Contracted by Bayone to return to Google as a senior motion design vendor on the same Core SysUI team from my previous Google contract under the same manager. During this length of employment I continued to deliver high-quality motion design for Android UX.
- In addition to providing motion support to fill in any gaps on the team as far as small tasks were concerned, I also handled motion for high visibility features such as Quick Share (Android's answer to Airdrop), Tap To Share (feature allowing devices to tap one another for quick sharing)
- For Input, specifically GBoard (the google keyboard app sporting 1.2b daily active users) where I handled motion for three AI driven features coming to GBoard in 2026, and was heavily involved with the initiative to develop and spec new motion patterns and effects for Gemini Intelligence driven features.
- In addition, I also helped deliver hundreds of new illustrations as part of our BC25 visual update, and developed an internal design system for Education, contributing a system of motion hints for use as part of our initiative to make Education on android more consistent and intuitive as well as less invasive.
- Provided coaching and support for other motion design vendors, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge to help them improve their output and meet and exceed the high quality bar set by the impeccable design teams at Google.
Motion Designer
Google
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked with many cross functional partners to deliver high quality motion for Android.
- Utilized After Effects and Figma primarily to design motion and create design mocks.
- Delivered technical specs and exported working JSON or AVD vector files to assist engineers with proper implementation of motion.
- Participated in creative sprints, working with and learning from other creatives while ideating on exciting new design avenues.
- Brought a positive attitude to the team, maintaining good working relationships and healthy team culture.
Motion Designer
Framestore
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided support for a wide range of projects with a wide range of solutions.
- Led teams on projects, delivering high quality work from all team members.
- Went on sets to client face, gather vfx reference, and consult with the production teams.
- Handled filming and editing of internal "making of" documentaries for awards and marketing.
Runner/Design Assistant
Framestore
Los Angeles
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Handled client and studio services, supporting the office management.
- Learned design skills used to provide support to the design team
- Filmed and edited internal interviews and behind the scenes docs.
Education
Bachelor of Media Arts -
University of South Carolina
Columbia05-2014
Skills
- Adobe Suite (Ae, Ps, Il, Id, Pr)
- Figma
- Motion Graphics
- Collaboration
- Leadership abilities
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Design critique
- User experience design
- Brand consistency
- Mentoring Designers
- Positive work culture
- Creative ideation
- Technical specifications
- Team leadership
- Visual storytelling
Hobbies
Tabletop roleplaying games, specifically Dungeons and Dragons, miniature painting, houseplant care
References
- Patrick Hosmer, Google (patrickhosmer@google.com)
- Matthew Sienzant, Google (sienzant@google.com)
- Duncan Elms, Elastic (duncanelms@gmail.com)
- Simran Saini, Bayone Solutions (simran.saini@bayonelabs.com)
Timeline
Sr. Motion Designer
Google via Bayone Solutions
06.2024 - 09.2026
Motion Designer
Google
01.2021 - 12.2023
Motion Designer
Framestore
07.2016 - 12.2020
Runner/Design Assistant
Framestore
01.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Media Arts -
University of South Carolina