Dwayne Gayle
- Montclair, NJ
- dwayne@animatedgayle.com
- 347-860-4767
- animatedgayle.com
Motion Graphics Designer and Video Editor with experience creating brand campaigns, explainers, social content, and live-event work for the NFL, The New York Times, McKinsey & Company, Real Chemistry, and global clients. Proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with Cinema 4D and Maya for select 3D projects. Owns work from concept through final delivery; known for clear communication, organized handoffs, and calm execution under tight deadlines.
Work Experience
AI Evaluation Specialist, Video & Motion · Contract
- Evaluate AI-generated product and commercial videos against professional motion, lighting, editorial, and brand standards, scoring visual appeal, prompt adherence, and usability.
- Write frame-accurate critiques and annotations that name specific production failures and prescribe practical fixes for product cinema, transitions, packaging readability, and interaction logic.
- Apply 12+ years of motion graphics, editorial, and commercial production judgment to train and audit generative video models for premium launch-spot quality.
Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor · Contract
- Edited promotional and event recap videos in Premiere Pro and After Effects, from rough assembly through color correction, light audio mix in Audition, and client-ready export for a Washington, DC events team.
- Delivered short-form social cuts with platform-specific specs, clear pacing, and on-screen messaging under event-driven deadlines.
- Managed multiple concurrent edits across overlapping event dates while meeting ship deadlines and revision rounds.
Motion Designer & Video Editor · Contract
- Animated a logo evolution film for Equitable with FGI Design, tracing the brand mark from its earliest identity through each iteration to the current lockup.
- Built transitional motion in After Effects and supporting assets in Photoshop and InDesign, delivering from approved storyboard to final export on a tight March timeline.
Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor · Freelance
- Created explainers, motion graphics, and documentary-style interview content in After Effects and Premiere Pro for pharmaceutical, tech, and healthcare clients.
- Composited layered sequences with lower thirds and supporting art in Photoshop and Illustrator for social, web, and internal channels.
- Managed multiple concurrent remote projects independently, meeting overlapping deadlines across active engagements.
Video Editor and Colorist · Contract
- Edited and color-corrected short-form social video in Premiere Pro to NYT editorial standards, maintaining shot continuity, tone, and audio sync.
- Delivered broadcast-ready and platform-optimized exports within one-week cycles alongside senior producers and editors.
Distribution across NYT social channels (30M+ combined followers on major platforms).
Motion Graphic Designer · Full-Time
- Owned end-to-end video editing in Premiere Pro from rough cut through final delivery for brand and marketing clients.
- Storyboarded concepts and built layout-ready frames in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for motion and print deliverables.
- Animated on-screen text in After Effects and integrated stock footage, graphics, and client materials into cohesive edits.
Motion Graphics Designer / Video Editor · Full-Time
- Led the production pipeline for explainers, commercials, and brand content in After Effects and Premiere Pro from concept through delivery.
- Defined motion language and visual systems for client identities, translating brand strategy into repeatable animated packages across digital and promotional channels.
- Delivered hybrid 2D/3D motion assets adapted to each client's branding, with style frames reviewed in Figma before animation.
Motion Graphics Designer / 2D Animator · Contract
- Rigged and animated 2D characters in After Effects for client deliverables under tight production schedules.
- Designed transitions and dynamic text animation aligned with brand requirements.
3D Generalist · Contract
- Modeled, rigged, and rendered 3D assets in Maya for broadcast and commercial applications.
- Composited 3D renders into After Effects for final motion deliverables on schedule.
3D Character Animator · Contract
- Animated cinematic sequences for a commercial video game release across 4 cutscenes using Maya.
- Refined rigs and motion sequences to support story and character development; project shipped Halloween 2022.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer · Contract
- Developed visual treatment for Team Supreme, a short-form docuseries, in collaboration with the creative director and production team.
- Designed episode motion graphics and photo montage treatments in After Effects and Premiere Pro that supported storytelling and historical context.
3D Animator & Motion Graphics Designer · Contract
- Created animated instructional content for a Roku product explainer in After Effects.
- Delivered engaging 2D and 3D social ad assets on a fast-turn schedule.
formerly W2O Group
Senior Art Director, 3D Motion · Full-Time
- Directed motion and video for 8+ healthcare and pharmaceutical brands using After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Built a scalable 3D animation pipeline with Maya, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine 4.27-5, enabling more campaign variants on tighter timelines.
- Defined brand motion systems, documentation, and a reusable asset library for consistent production across Fortune 500-scale accounts.
National digital and social distribution for Fortune 500-scale healthcare and pharmaceutical accounts.
Motion Graphics Designer / Video Editor · Full-Time
- Created motion graphics and animated explainers in After Effects and Premiere Pro for client-facing consulting presentations and internal communications.
- Translated complex data and strategy into clear, brand-aligned visual stories using Photoshop and Illustrator.
Work supported teams and enterprise clients across 65+ countries.
Motion Graphics Designer / Video Editor · Full-Time
- Created Super Bowl LIII venue motion and video packages in After Effects and Premiere Pro, with 3D and compositing support in Maya and Cinema 4D for large-format screens.
- Integrated motion graphics with official NFL branding and live-action footage for in-venue storytelling under non-negotiable event deadlines.
Content played live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Super Bowl LIII reached 98.2M U.S. viewers (record at the time).
Motion Graphics Designer · Contract
- Created motion visuals using Plexus and Trapcode in After Effects for interactive VR content.
- Updated 3D models and UV layouts supporting motion and real-time experiences.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer · Contract
- Created motion graphics, animated infographics, and explainer content in After Effects for internal communications and social channels.
Freelance Motion Graphic Designer · Contract
- Created storyboards and style frames in Photoshop and Illustrator, and composited pharmaceutical brand content in After Effects within strict regulatory standards.
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer · Contract
- Designed and animated 3D product elements for educational healthcare videos in After Effects.
3D Modeler · Contract
- Modeled props and set pieces for television production.
- Prepared textured assets for on-set and broadcast integration.
Motion Graphics Designer / Animator / Video Editor · Full-Time
- Owned motion design and video editing in After Effects and Premiere Pro across commercial, documentary, and promotional projects.
- Produced lower thirds, titles, transitions, and animated content for broadcast, digital, and live-event applications.
Motion Graphic Artist · Full-Time
- Storyboarded and animated whiteboard explainer videos in After Effects for brand and marketing clients.
- Edited audio and video transitions in Premiere Pro and Audition to support clear, engaging brand storytelling.
SELECT FREELANCE & CONTRACT
Additional clients across broadcast, finance, and commercial production:
Sony Corporation of America · Princeton Partners · Visual Graphic Systems
Education
Skills
After Effects · Premiere Pro · Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Audition · Media Encoder · Figma · Motion graphics · Mograph · Explainer video · Social video · Video editing · Live-action editorial · Typography animation · Style frames · Storyboarding · Lower thirds · 2D animation
Post-production · Compositing · Color correction · Light audio editing · Audio editing · Sound design · Broadcast deliverables · Platform deliverables · Cinema 4D · Maya · Unreal Engine · 3D animation · 3D elements for motion · Plexus · Trapcode · Remote client delivery · Multi-project scheduling · QC before handoff
Soft skills: Cross-functional collaboration · Visual storytelling · Attention to detail · Time management · Client communication · Creative problem-solving · Project organization · Brand consistency · Adaptability · Deadline-driven execution