MY STORY
I strive to create unconventional designs with clear, careful and succinct messaging.
I'm a Los Angeles based art director and graphic designer specializing in motion graphics and branding.

Directing and mentoring a team of designers has furthered my belief that there are so many talented people in the design industry. I have helped to foster and curate this talent on projects for global brands.

I can be counted on for an opinion, a sense of humor, and a desire to find the best burrito in Los Angeles. You can find me hiking in Griffith Park, road biking in the Arroyo Seco or mowing down zombies in a video game.
GET IN TOUCH
dillon@dillonking.info
BRANDS /
CLIENTS
CLOUD IMPERIUM 
GAMES
SONY
NETFLIX
HULU
PHOENIX LABS
DESKTOP METAL
RIOT GAMES
DISNEY
SIEMENS
SONOS
VETERANS 
AFFAIRS
FACEBOOK
NBC
CBS
AT&T
NFL
DOLBY
MEYER SOUND
AMAZON
APPLIED 
MATERIALS
MY
EXPERIENCE
08.25 - PRESENT
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION ARTIST

• Designed and animated high-impact broadcast motion graphics, including fullscreens, interstitials, transitions, and segment packages, enhancing live sports storytelling and viewer engagement.
• Collaborated across multiple high-profile sports properties such as NBA, Thursday Night Football, NWSL, Monday Night Hockey, NASCAR, and The Masters, delivering consistent, brand-aligned visual content under tight deadlines.
• Developed a scalable, data-driven insert design and animation system for Prime Vision’s technology-integrated alternative feeds, improving real-time stat visualization.

02.24 - 08.25
CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

• Worked with a major telecommunications company to implement and evolve their brand across sports sponsorships.
• Developed contextualized branding campaigns by curating visuals that speak to the fandom of each sports league.
• Created 2D animations for out-of-home activation looping content, in-stadium ribbon board and jumbotron LED screens.
• Designed large format interior and exterior surface designs for pop-up structures central to multi-use spaces such as lounges, bars, give-aways, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and broadcast filming.
• Art directed and produced event specific suites of printed graphics including wayfinding signage, tickets, banners, vouchers, and branded apparel.
• Presented pitch decks delineating creative directions to client for review and workshopping.
• Responsible for the growth and development of a team of designers.

09.20 - 06.23
MIDNIGHT SHERPA

ART DIRECTOR

• Worked closely with Executive Producer and Creative Director to execute current projects and establish new clients.
• Directed, communicated with, and led teams of up to ten senior and junior designers.
• Interfaced with clients: presented pitches, was creative lead on client calls, received and distilled clients’ briefs and feedback.
• Ideated, storyboarded and designed successful pitch decks to clients for branding and animation.
• Augmented presentations with succinct, descriptive and persuasive writing.

02.20 - 09.20
MIDNIGHT SHERPA

DESIGNER / ANIMATOR

• Developed brand systems, key art, and animation sequences for broadcast, live events, advertisements, and branding.
• Storyboarded, mood boarded, concepted, and designed print campaigns and animation sequences.
• Designed and developed logos and brand system for broadcast shows.
• Designed, organized and curated pitch decks for delivery and presentation to client.
• Animated and composited 2D and 3D animations.
• Developed lighting, texturing, and modeling of 3D scenes.
• Created efficient and adaptable After Effects animation toolkits.

MIDNIGHT SHERPA

DESIGN INTERN

09.19 - 12.19
EDUCATION
01.16 - 12.19
ARTCENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with Distinction with a specialization in Motion Design

09.06 - 05.10
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

RECOGNITION
10.22
MOTION CONNECT GUEST SPEAKER

Guest speaker and panelist for the ArtCenter motion graphics department.

12.19
ARTCENTER VALEDICTORIAN
08.18
ADOBE DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

HONORABLE MENTION

Honorable mention for styleframe sequence.

SKILLS
SOFTWARE
STRONG KNOWLEDGE

Cinema 4D, Redshift, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Keynote

FOCUSES
ART DIRECTION
BRANDING
ANIMATION