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Hello! I am Ailis O'Reilly.
A Californian motion designer, graphic DESIGNER, ANIMATOR, FINISHER, and ILLUSTRATOR

Have a project for me? Let's talk about it
ailisoreilly@gmail.com

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Reel

This is a video summary of my favorite projects; they showcase the variety of skill sets I can bring to a role.

Skills

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AE Graphics

I can use After Effects to make things like: 

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  • Lower thirds

  • Trailer cards

  • Animations for stages, Billboards, and TV

  • Framing devices and Transitions

  • Mocha Pro roto and tracking

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Select Works

Whether it be movies, television, products, events, or games I love finding the best creative solution. I will organize, strategize, design, animate, and finish any project thrown my way. 

Experiments

The projects I have made for fun, to learn, or for gifts 

Hello! I am Ailis O'Reilly. A motion designer, graphic DESIGNER, ANIMATOR, FINISHER, and ILLUSTRATOR

About

Who am I? I am a big sister (oldest of 5!), hiker, lover of fantasy, Studio Ghibli fan, painter, and so much more.

What  can I do? I am a  Californian motion designer, graphic designer, animator, finisher, and illustrator.
What do I want to do? I want to support the artists who are my colleagues, friends, and fellow creatives. I want to work in a role where I can help ensure my team and clients always have what they need to be successful.

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Resume

TEMP MOTION GRAPHIC ARTIST

Performed quality control and finished projects for film and gaming trailers in HD, UHD, and various social sizes.

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​Created 2D and 3D graphics for various projects

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Created trackers for footage requests and slide decks to present design concepts from me and my team.

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Collaborated with producers, coordinators, creative directors, and designers to ensure graphics were delivered

accurately using Slack, Google Meet, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

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Navigated the high-pressure post-production environment while maintaining a kind and positive attitude.

Buddha Jones
Sep 2024 - May 2026

 

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

PRODUCER MENTEE 

Worked with my mentor, Scarlet Johnson, to further my understanding of the business side of the motion industry.

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Reviewed timeline creation, project scoping, budgeting, client communication, and soft skills.

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Sandbox U Mentorship at Hook Studio
Sep 2024 - Nov 2024
 

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

FREELANCE DESIGNER

Managed national and international projects by Gmail, Slack, Zoom, and Google Meet to deliver assets in a correct and timely manner.​​​​​

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Worked with Fire Films to successfully deliver instructional medical videos and Midnight Sherpa to create animations and slide deck presentations using After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Google Workspace.​​

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Collaborated with Art Center’s marketing team and Eric Nyquist to create a website banner, GIFs, YouTube video, school monitor animation, and Instagram posts for the college’s holiday campaign using Eric’s Illustrations.

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Midnight Sherpa, ArtCenter, and Fire Films
Nov 2023 - Sep 2024

 

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

INTERN INTO MOTION DESIGNER

Ensured clients' confidential information stayed protected and created assets following brand guidelines. 

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​Created 2D and 3D animations for projects like toolkits for NBC’s Password, stage assets for Nike’s Maxims Awards 2022, transitions for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and lower thirds for Nike’s Maxim Awards 2023 and Love is Blind season 4.

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Midnight Sherpa
Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

 

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

FREELANCE DESIGNER

Collaborated with teams to develop concepts, collect references, create illustrations, and compose frames for animations using Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema4D.

Imaginary Forces, Scholar, Mendi, etc...
Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

 

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

DESIGN INTERN

Created PowerPoints, storyboards, and illustrations for Global brands like HBO and Amazon Prime Video

Imaginary Forces
Jan 2020 - May 2020

 

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

DIGITAL INSIGHTS INTERN

Developed and presented a data-driven plan for future interns focused on creating long-term innovation at Anthem.

Anthem, INC
June 2019 - Aug 2019

 

Atlanta, GA (On-Site)

Education

ArtCenter College of Design
Sep 2016 - Aug 2020

 

BFA in Illustration (Motion Track)
with distinction (GPA 3.8)

 

Testimonials from the amazing people I have worked for

"Ailis is an exceptional designer, brilliant illustrator, and inspired creative."
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Having worked with Ailis on a variety of projects at Midnight Sherpa, I can confidently state that she has always added immeasurable value to our team and workflow. Ailis has proven she can navigate a wide range of creative challenges and often has fresh ideas to offer. Her craft is meticulous, well thought out, and wonderfully executed. Above all, she has an amazing attitude and is a joy to work with.
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-MIGUEL LEE, Creative Director at Midnight Sherpa
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