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JOSH TUMPAK

Creative Lead / Senior Motion Designer / Art Director 





Experienced leading multimedia projects from concept through final delivery, including explainer videos, product demonstrations, software walkthroughs, digital campaigns, and branded content. Skilled at team leadership, mentoring designers, collaborating across disciplines, and creating motion, video, and brand experiences that balance craft, clarity, usability, and business goals. 



SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS


  • Received Best of Show at the 2023 AAF Cleveland ADDY Awards for leading the animation and motion design of an award-winning campaign 

  • Led the growth of Clum Creative’s animation department, which ultimately accounted for nearly 50% of company revenue

  • CTAM Silver Mark Award (2010) for Comcast animated TV spot

EXPERIENCE


Senior Motion Designer / Art Director - Clum Creative, Cleveland, OH

APRIL 2018 - FEBRUARY 2026


  • Built and led a six-person internal team and managed up to 12 external contractors supporting animation projects nationwide

  • Led the development of motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and video content for digital campaigns, social media, and branded content

  • Worked directly with clients from concept through final delivery, developing storyboards, visual direction, animation, and post-production for explainer videos, product demonstrations, software walkthroughs, and branded campaigns

  • Translated complex products, technical concepts, and software workflows into clear, engaging visual narratives for customers, prospects, and internal audiences

  • Created animated UI sequences, screen demonstrations, and product-focused content that communicated features, workflows, and user benefits

  • Conceptualized and delivered visual storytelling solutions for digital campaigns, integrating marketing, design, and stakeholder feedback for maximum impact

  • Led the development of motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and video content for digital campaigns, social media, and branded content

  • Composed video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, including sequencing, pacing, audio integration, and final delivery

  • Grew Clum Creative’s animation department during its recognition as the Weatherhead 100’s Fastest Growing Small Business


Motion Designer - Self-Employed

FEBRUARY 2026 - PRESENT


  • Work with advertising agencies, production studios, and directly with clients to create explainer videos, corporate training/tutorials, effects shots, commercials, and more 

  • Provide scriptwriting, storyboarding, asset design and illustration, motion graphics, and 3D modeling/animation

  • Manage client communication, creative direction, and project management 6181FF


Motion Designer - Goldenseal Motion Design, Ravenna, OH

AUGUST 2013 - APRIL 2018


  • Crafted end-to-end video content including scripting, animation, visual effects, and editing for marketing and advertising campaigns

  • Managed client relationships, project scopes, timelines, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects

  • Delivered customized creative solutions for marketing, advertising, and digital media campaigns across a diverse client base


Motion Graphics Director - GO2 Partners, Twinsburg, OH

OCTOBER 2007 - AUGUST 2013


  • Directed and mentored creative staff while contributing hands-on to production

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including copywriters, designers, and marketing teams

  • Delivered motion graphics, animation, and video content for television commercials, digital campaigns, and broader marketing initiatives

  • Guided concept development, storyboarding, and creative execution for video and motion projects

  • Assembled video sequences and integrated motion graphics, visual effects, and audio


Senior Editor - AVP Digital, Warren, OH

SEPTEMBER 2003 - OCTOBER 2007


  • Edited and produced 300+ video projects for broadcast and digital distribution

  • Integrated motion graphics, animation, and visual effects into video content

  • Managed client communication, project coordination, and production workflows

  • Supported video production including shooting, lighting, and post-production


SKILLS


Creative & Production

  • Motion Design & Animation (2D/3D)

  • Character Illustration, Animation & Storyboarding

  • UI Animation 

  • Motion Tracking & Compositing

  • Art Direction & Visual Development

  • Video & Audio Editing

  • Presentation/Slide Design

  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS

Software

  • Adobe After Effects

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • 3ds Max

  • Figma

  • Blender

  • Unity (Basic) 

  • AI / Generative Tools (Pika, Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Elevenlabs)

  • Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets, Docs)

  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Word)

Productivity & Workflow

  • Content Creation for Social Media and Digital Platforms

  • Multi-Platform Video Formats (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) 

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Creative Direction & Team Leadership

  • Client Communication & Presentation

  • Workflow Optimization


EDUCATION


Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science, Media Arts and Animation

JOSH

TUMPAK

CREATIVE LEAD / SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR



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