Griffin Thompson

Griffin Thompson has a diverse range of work experience in the fields of motion design, frontend development, and freelance art.

In 2021, Griffin worked as a Motion Designer on a contract basis at Hook, where they animated advertisements for YouTube TV. They followed strict brand guidelines and created designs for various social channels, email, and broadcast deliverables with fast turnarounds.

Prior to that, in 2020, Griffin held a Motion Designer role where specific details about the company are not mentioned.

From 2019 to 2020, Griffin worked as a Jr. Designer / Animator at Sarofsky, specializing in motion design. They designed and animated kinetic typography primarily using Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

In 2017, Griffin worked as a Frontend Developer at EMPIST, showcasing their skills in web development.

Additionally, in 2017, Griffin interned as a Front-End Web Developer at Leo Burnett, where they primarily focused on developing websites for the Fields Museum in Chicago and an internal client. They utilized technologies such as React, Wordpress, and the Google Maps API.

Previous to their professional experience, Griffin had freelance art roles. In 2016, they worked as a Freelance Artist for Brown & RISD Hillel, creating an interactive 3D mural installation. In 2014, they were commissioned as a Freelance Artist by Brown University, creating a large-scale 2D/3D mural installation.

Overall, Griffin Thompson has a strong background in motion design, frontend development, and freelance art, showcasing their adaptability and creativity in various projects.

Griffin Thompson received their education from 2012 to 2016 at Brown University, where they pursued a degree in Computer Science with a major in Visual Art. During their time at Brown, they obtained a comprehensive understanding of computer science and developed their skills in visual art. Additionally, in October 2018, Griffin completed a certification course called "After Effects Kickstart" offered by the School of Motion, further enhancing their expertise in visual effects and motion graphics.