TJ Blake
@tjblake
I’m a video editor and animator crafting branded motion content.
What I'm looking for
I’m a video editor and animator who produces polished video and animated content for brands, investment firms, nonprofits, and commercial clients. My work blends editing and animation to keep campaigns engaging across digital campaigns and promotional media.
In my most recent role (Aug 2024–Present), I produced video and animated content for investment firms, nonprofits, and commercial brands. I edited and animated branded content across digital campaigns and promotional media, with clients including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and ESPN
Previously, I served as Animation Lead and Video Editor (March 2022–Aug 2024), creating character animation, clean-up, coloring, and compositing. I focused on variety of branded projects with an emphasis on short-form social media content. Client List: Sony Music, Uber Eats, Minute Maid, Twitter
I also lead animation production on a freelance basis, handling character animation, background design, and storyboarding for episodic work and creating original looping animations for email marketing campaigns. I’m energized by translating ideas into clear visual storytelling while collaborating closely with UI/UX designers and developers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Video Editor/Animator
6 Strong Media
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Produced video and animated content for investment firms, nonprofits, and commercial brands. Edited and animated branded content across digital campaigns and promotional media for Coca-Cola, Amazon, Nokian Tyres, and Braille Institute.
Animation Lead, Video Editor
Ok Motion Club
Feb 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Created character animation including clean-up, coloring, and compositing for branded projects. Edited variety of projects with a focus on short-form social media content.
Animation Lead
Orchard Operations
Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Led animation production for multiple episodes of Take One For the Team. Handled character animation, background design, and Duik; client was ESPN.
Animator/Video Editor
Pearson
Feb 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Produced educational explainer animations for college-level physics courses. Partnered with educators to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual learning experiences.
Animator
Phobio
Jun 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Created original looping animations and led animation production for email marketing campaigns. Collaborated with UI/UX designers and developers to deliver engaging visual content.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Art Institute of Atlanta
BFA, Media Arts & Animation
2010 - 2014
Grade: 3.8
Activities and societies: Film Club, Animation Club, Photography Club
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
teejblake.comPortfolio
teejblake.com/Video-ShowreelSalary expectations
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