
Tyler Jordan
@tylerjordan1
Software development student at Southern New Hampshire University building programming projects in Python, Java, and C++.
What I'm looking for
At Southern New Hampshire University, I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Software Engineering and building hands-on programming experience with Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript. I'm interested in software development, AI, automation, and creative applications that connect technology with visual experiences.
At Hero4Hire Creative, I created graphics and animation for TV, web, games, medical, and multimedia campaigns, taking videos from concept to animation and contributing visual effects, compositing, and sound design. My work included campaigns for brands such as HBO, Johnson & Johnson, PayPal, Dell, and Sallie Mae.
As a freelance Senior Motion Graphic Designer at TJordanArt.com, I continue to create 2D and 3D animation and design. I also taught compositing and motion graphics at University of Massachusetts Lowell, where students worked with tools including Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D.
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Senior Motion Graphic Designer (Freelance)
TJordanArt.com
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 10 months)
As a freelancer I have continued to strengthen my advanced skills in 2D / 3D animation and design through different types of assignments. This has allowed me to work with many different companies and produce various 2D and 3D pieces.
I am home based with a fully functional and equipped workstation with access to various software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Maxon Cin
Adjunct Professor
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Jan 2021 - May 2025 (4 years 4 months)
I taught Compositing and Motion Graphics as an Adjunct Professor at UMass Lowell. In this course I am teaching the concepts, techniques and vocabulary of compositing and motion graphics in animation using Adobe After Effects. My students will produce animated videos, motion graphics, animation and montages using the tools given me.
They will learn about the differences between broadcasting and s
Senior Motion Graphic Designer
Hero4Hire Creative
Nov 2017 - Nov 2024 (7 years)
As a Motion Graphic Designer for Hero4Hire Creative I create complex graphics and animation for TV, Web, game, medical and multimedia campaigns. I use my storytelling experience to help bring a video from a concept to an animation. In addition I also use my visual effects and compositing experience to add extra life to the video. I also do sound design and sound effects as well as delivery.
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Motion Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Hero4Hire Creative
Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)
As a Freelance Motion Graphic Designer for Hero4HireCreative I create complex graphics and animation for TV, Web and multimedia campaigns.
The software I use to create these videos and stills are Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maxon Cinema 4D.
Motion Graphic Designer (Freelance)
WGBH
Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 (2 months)
As a Motion Graphic Designer for WGBH I produced graphics and animations for on-air TV components including: explainer videos, promos, funding and spots. The software I used to create these spots are Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and Maxon Cinema 4D.
Creative Director & Co-Owner
Ragdoll Studio
Jul 2014 - Jun 2017 (2 years 11 months)
As a Creative Director I help develop new ideas for advertising and branding as well as maintaining contact with our clients on a regular basis. I stay up to date with the most recent trends of the ever-evolving animation market including design and software utilization. With each project I am involved in the design, animation, advertisement, compositing and creative critiquing processes.
Contract Animator & Designer
Ragdoll Studio
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 (1 month)
I worked on a few projects for this company. I helped design, animate and composite a few projects.
Animator & Production Artist
Viewpoint Creative
May 2011 - Jul 2014 (3 years 2 months)
For this marketing agency, I was involved in the design and animation process for various projects in conjunction with members of the creative team. This animation material was then featured on multiple national television networks including; HBO, HGTV, Epix, Showbox, ABC, CBS, History Channel, Discovery Channel, NatGeo and many others.
Grocery Clerk
Shaw's Supermarkets
Nov 2007 - Apr 2012 (4 years 5 months)
As a grocery clerk, I was responsible for stocking shelves and creating promotional displays for the store.
Design Intern
Viewpoint Creative
Jan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)
As an intern I learned the basics and advanced on what I would be faced with as a professional. I was giving the chance to work on projects for CBS, PBS, Screenvision and a few more. I had opportunities to work on my design and animation skills.
Jr. Modeler
The Train Accident
Mar 2010 - Jun 2010 (3 months)
As a Jr. modeler I created content for "The Train Accident," a 3D point-and-click adventure PC game produced by a 20-person team and funded by New York University.
Co-founder, Designer and Developer
BPGaming.org
Oct 2005 - Oct 2008 (3 years)
Helped construct a gaming community known as Breaking Point. Setup the website using PHPBB, CSS & HTML. I made custom images all throughout the site. I also maintained and modded the game servers to keep them up to date for the players.
Website Graphic Designer
Georgia Webs
Nov 2006 - Mar 2007 (4 months)
Designed several websites using CSS, templates, modules and components.
Head Dishwasher & Prep Cook
Parkers Maple Barn
Nov 2003 - Nov 2005 (2 years)
Dishwasher and prep cook at a small local breakfast restaurant
Education
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Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering
2026 - 2028
The New England Institute of Art
Bachelor's degree, Media Arts & Animation
2008 - 2011
Majored in Media Arts & Animation with a focus in 3D Art and Character Animation. Skills include traditional 2D animation using both Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator. 3D modeling using 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, texturing, lighting, and visual effects. Compositing using After Effect and Premiere.
As as student, I exceeded beyond expectation in 3D modeling and animation, I Graduated as one of the top
Mount Wachusett Community College
Associate's degree, Computer Graphic Design
2005 - 2008
Majored in Computer graphic design with a focus in Web Design.
Skills include designing in, Photoshop, Illustrator. Indesign, Quark, and Flash. Web skills include, Dreamweaver, Front Page, Basic Html, Css and Javascript.
As as student, I worked worked on many different kind of projects. In the beginning of the course I learned color theory and type layout. Without those basic skills I would be
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