JACOB ALEXANDER
jacob@hi-im-jacob.com | 317-294-7327 | hi-im-jacob.com
EDUCATION
Purdue University — Bachelor of Science
Majors: Animation & Visual Effects Compositing
Minor: Film & Video Studies
West Lafayette, IN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Director — ‘Worlds Collide’ Video Game
Black Swan Studios | West Lafayette, IN | Aug 2024 – May 2025
• Developed the game’s visual style through concept art, model sheets, and promotional materials.
• Established asset pipelines and ensured consistent visual quality across all elements.
2D Animation Generalist
Freelance / YouTube Content Creators | Remote | Feb 2021 – Present
• Created storyboards and animations (traditional + rig-based) using Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Suite.
• Collaborated with global clients, contributing to animations with 6M+ cumulative views.
• Delivered projects punctually while aligning with creative briefs and feedback.
Video Producer
Freelance / YouTube Content Creators | Remote | May 2020 – Present
• Edited 200+ videos across multiple YouTube channels, generating 13M+ total views.
• Managed up to four concurrent projects with consistent two-week turnaround times.
• Proposed creative storytelling and pacing techniques to improve viewer engagement.
• Balanced freelancing with a full course load, self-financing my college education.
Motion Designer / Video Producer
BrandSlap | Remote | Aug 2025 – Present
• Designed appealing corporate explainers and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Produced vertical short-form videos that expanded client social media exposure.
KEY PROJECTS
Online Video Content — Toxiquid YouTube Channel
• Produced videos with 3M+ total views, blending motion design, editing, and storytelling.
• Introduced 2D cutout animation, 3D assets, and advanced compositing into pipelines.
• Wrote comedic and dramatic scripts incorporating strong character arcs.
• Developed interactive companion pieces such as functional menu mockups.
“Sprouts” Animated Short Film — Best Animation Winner, Loveland Shorts Film Festival
• Directed a 16-person team to create a 4-minute silent film in 7 months.
• Designed characters, color scripts, and visual tone documents.
• Oversaw storyboarding and editing to maintain narrative cohesion.
“Presentation Day” Animated Short Film — Finalist, Loveland Shorts Film Festival
• Contributed to character design, animatics, and compositing for a 48-hour project.
• Assisted story development and ensured storyboard-to-animation continuity.
• Managed assets and final compositing, integrating animation, backgrounds, and VFX.
“You’re Late!” — 24 Hour Animation Challenge
• Led a 5-person team to produce a 30-second animated short under timed constraints.
• Combined 3D camera motion with 2D animation through advanced compositing.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• Best Animation — Loveland Shorts Film Festival
• Finalist — Loveland Shorts Film Festival (Top 40 Selection & Best Animation Nominee)
• Nominee — Fractal Awards (2025), Film/Video Project and 2D Animation
• Dean’s List — Purdue University (2022–2025)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software:
Autodesk Maya | Adobe Suite (After Effects, Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
Blender | Maxon ZBrush | SideFX Houdini | Toon Boom Harmony
Productivity Tools:
Google Workspace | Microsoft Office | Atlassian Cloud | Notion
Animation & Design:
Character Design | Motion Graphics | Storyboarding | Cutout Animation
Rigging for Cutout Animation | 3D Modelling | PBR Texturing | Compositing
Soft Skills:
Time Management | Creative Collaboration | Team Leadership | Problem Solving
Attention to Detail | Asset Management | Deadline Adherence
Stakeholder Reporting | Documentation | Meeting Facilitation
