Services
Motion Graphics & Video Editing, Art Direction
J.R. Arthur
Forward-thinking creative leader and motion-driven storyteller with over 20 years of experience building brands, leading high-performing teams, and delivering work that drives measurable business growth. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every organization—seeing challenges as strategic opportunities, knowing when to scale bold ideas, and when to pivot with precision.
My leadership style balances vision with execution. I’ve directed multidisciplinary teams across video, motion, design, and integrated campaigns—establishing cohesive creative systems that extend across platforms and perform in the real world. I believe strong culture fuels strong work, and I prioritize collaboration, accountability, and craft at every level.
Whether defining brand direction, mentoring talent, or guiding executive stakeholders from concept to launch, I lead with clarity, adaptability, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

Work Experience
SENIOR DESIGNER - THINK UP CONSULTING
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Led creative development for high-level video productions, overseeing concept, motion graphics, and post-production to deliver executive and client-facing visual storytelling
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Designed premium print collateral and large-format assets that elevated brand presence across campaigns, events, and corporate communications
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Built executive-level PowerPoint presentations and pitch decks, transforming complex strategy and data into clear, visually compelling narratives for C-suite audiences
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Managed projects end-to-end—aligning creative strategy with business objectives while maintaining high standards across video, print, and presentation design
ART DIRECTOR - MULTI IMAGE GROUP (MIG)
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Create design look and feel for show look and feel for exhibits, video, signage and print graphics alongside the Creative Director and the show producer
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Be involved with client calls with the Creative Director by taking notes and finding visual references to show the design or video team a creative direction/mood
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Lead design team meeting to do creative and mental checkins once a week
MOTION GRAPHICS ART DIRECTOR - BPD ADVERTISING
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Create cohesive client campaign across social, web and print campaigns while adhering to strict brand guidelines
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Pitch creative ideas for internal and client based marketing and promotions
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Work within the video department structure to build out the department while updating and adding to our video capabilities
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Create long form and short form commercials regulary for broadcast and social platforms
CONTRACT ART DIRECTOR - THE TONEY WATKINS COMPANY
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Effectively assemble, mentor, motivate, and provide clear direction for the design and production teams
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Set brand standards for corporate and overseas offices
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Work closely with internal departments to create and maintain an oline presence
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Research and implement new software and technologies to make the department run effortlessly
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Successfully manage and coordinate corporate presentations that increase investor relations
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Spearheaded daily design tasks and increased marketing revenue by 3%
FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - PIXEL MUNKI
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Managed freelancers and creative team
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Set project/production budgets and timelines for web, print, video, and social media projects
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Mentored senior and junior designers
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Built and managed relationships with print, web, and video vendors
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Updated upper management on project work flows
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Present final projects for management approval
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Implemented and researched new hardware and software that increased productivity
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - ZAMMI INC
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Create and maintain brand for printed materials
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Implement new web technologies and design for corporate and show web materials
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Create video materials
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Build vendor relations
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Develop and implement creative ideas for future and current products with design team
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Manage internal staff and freelancers for the production outgoing project schedules
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Approve design comps and maintain project budgets
Awards
SILVER ADDY AWARD - VIDEO EDITING
Client: Adventist Health
Project: When Reality Has Other Plans
SILVER ADDY AWARD - LOCAL TV COMMERCIAL (30 Sec)
Client: Adventist Health
Project: We're Unstoppable
Education
BFA MOTION GRAPHICS - VIDEO EDITING
School: Savannah College of Art & Design
Year: 1999 - 2004
BFA GRAPHIC DESIGN
School: Savannah College of Art & Design
Year: 1999 - 2004