3D Artist with over 15 years in the industry, I create solid concepts and bring ideas to life through design and fluid movement. Whether it is creating solid concepts, leading a team, or collaborating with creative directors, projects are brought to life in a way that wows clients. My time management is strong with meticulous attention to detail, delivering quality projects within tight deadlines. I stay up-to-date with new advances in creative programs and industry trends. I am personable and imaginative, which helps me work well as part of a creative team and build strong rapport with clients.…

Jason Poley

3D Artist with over 15 years in the industry, I create solid concepts and bring ideas to life through design and fluid movement. Whether it is creating solid concepts, leading a team, or collaborating with creative directors, projects are brought to life in a way that wows clients. My time management is strong with meticulous attention to detail, delivering quality projects within tight deadlines. I stay up-to-date with new advances in creative programs and industry trends. I am personable and imaginative, which helps me work well as part of a creative team and build strong rapport with clients.…

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3D Artist with over 15 years in the industry, I create solid concepts and bring ideas to life through design and fluid movement. Whether it is creating solid concepts, leading a team, or collaborating with creative directors, projects are brought to life in a way that wows clients.

My time management is strong with meticulous attention to detail, delivering quality projects within tight deadlines. I stay up-to-date with new advances in creative programs and industry trends. I am personable and imaginative, which helps me work well as part of a creative team and build strong rapport with clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance 3D Artist / Motion Designer / Art Director at Freelance - Melbourne based (local and international agencies, studios & internal client departments)
October 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance work for a mix of local and international agencies and studios, managing end-to-end client projects. Led 3D motion design for TVCs, projections, web and film projects, while coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver on brief, on time and to budget.
Senior Motion Designer / Head of Motion at TKM 9
September 30, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Started as Senior Motion Designer and promoted to Head of Motion after 12 months. Led a small in-house and freelance team of animators/editors to produce 2D/3D images and animations for pitches, assets for experiential installations, digital & print visuals, sprite sheets and game assets, as well as concepts, storyboards and final animation for large-scale projections; oversaw shooting, editing, grading and mixing of video for live projects for internal and client use.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist at Melbourne
April 30, 2014 - October 14, 2025
In-house and remote work across TVCs, documentaries (feature/episodic), corporate videos, music videos, game trailers and web videos. Involved from concepting and directing to working within brand guidelines. Performed a range of roles including 2D/3D motion graphics, 2D character animation, look development/art direction, tracking/vfx, illustration, storyboards, and grading.
Animator/Graphic Designer at Mobstar Media (UK)
October 31, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Created broadcast and web ads, virals, screensavers, video messages and mobile TV content for a wide range of markets worldwide. Worked on projects for major brands and networks (e.g., Endemol, ITV, ITN, JW, Fox) and contributed across concepting, directing and production.
Freelance 3D Artist / Motion Designer / Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2016 - Present
Leading 3D and motion design projects for TVCs, projections, web and film; manage client relationships and direct a hybrid team of in-house and freelance animators/editors; responsible for 2D/3D assets, concepts, storyboards and final animation for pitches and productions.
Senior Motion Designer / Head of Motion at TKM 9
September 30, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Promoted to Head of Motion after 12 months; leading a small in-house team and freelance animators/editors; responsible for 2D/3D images and animations for pitches; assets for experiential installations; script sheets and models for game development; concepts, storyboards and final animation for large-scale projections; editing and mixing of live project videos for internal and client use.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist at Freelance (Melbourne)
April 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
In-house and remote work on TVCs, documentaries (feature and episodic), corporate videos, music videos, game trailers and web videos; from concept to delivery; created 2D/3D motion graphics, 2D character animation, look development/art direction, tracking/VFX, illustration, storyboards and grading.
Animator/Graphic Designer at Mobstar Media (UK)
October 1, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Created broadcast adverts, web adverts, viral campaigns, screen savers, video messages and mobile TV for a wide range of markets worldwide; worked on projects for major companies including JWT, Endemol, Fox, ITV, Sprint, Zone Media (Horror), Barry M and Danger.
Freelance 3D Artist / Motion Designer / Art Director at Freelance (Melbourne, Australia)
October 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance work for local and international agencies, studios and internal client departments; self-employed. Manages directing client projects. Leads 3D motion design projects for TVCs, projections, web and film projects.
Senior Motion Designer / Head of Motion at TKM9
September 30, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Started as Senior Motion Designer, promoted to Head of Motion after 12 months. Led a small team of in‑house and freelance animators/editors; created 2D/3D images and animations for pitches; 2D/3D assets for experiential installations, digital & print; sprite sheets and models for game development; concepts, storyboards and final animation for large scale projections; shot, edited, graded and mixed videos of live projects for internal and client use.
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist at Melbourne (Freelance)
April 30, 2014 - October 14, 2025
In-house and remote work on TVCs, documentaries (feature and episodic), corporate video, music videos, game trailers and web video projects. From concepting and directing projects to working with existing creative and brand guidelines. Performed a variety of roles including 2D/3D motion graphics, 2D character animation, look development/art direction, tracking/VFX, illustration, storyboards, and grading.
Animator/Graphic Designer at Mobstar Media (UK)
October 31, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Created broadcast ads, web ads, virals, screensavers, video messages and mobile TV for a wide variety of markets worldwide. Worked on projects for major companies including JWT, Endemol, Fox, ITV, Sprint, Zone Media (Horror), Barry M and Danger.

Education

BA(Hons) Animation at University of Lincoln
May 6, 2005
BA (Hons) Animation at Hull School of Art and Design, University of Lincoln
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005
BA Hons Animation at Hull School of Art and Design, University of Lincoln
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005
BA Hons Animation (2:1) at Hull School of Art and Design, University of Lincoln
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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