Margo Jordan

Animator (Contract)

The Farthest Pixel

A design firm focused on providing corporate and educational content through interactive media and game development to obtain educational objectives based on client specific needs. The firm utilizes eLearning animation, audio and video production, eLearning Solutions, course design, and eLearning gamification to deliver online learning solutions.

• Specific client projects include UNC TV, Teach for America, and The Big Dippers, in the design of educational videos complimenting course materials.
• Directly responsible for development of motion graphic content based on a narrative script.
• Concept & Design, providing illustrative visuals based on client needs
• Facilitated communications between designer and client involving project deadlines, schedules, content development, and other activities

Animator and Graphic Designer

Freelance

• Development and collaboration with customers on 3D animated short films
• Specific accomplishment as a team member working on the 3D animated short film for the 20th Anniversary of the Triangle Wind Ensemble.
• Concept & Design, providing illustrative visuals based on client needs
• Collaboration in the creation of illustrated backgrounds and character development of a children’s game for 3C Institute.
• General client coordination and communication for projects
  and administration.

Adjunct Professor

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• Development of course material focusing on animation principles and techniques in time-based media
• Student instruction in the use of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop
• Development of classroom environment as it relates to course material.
• Coordination of students to provide constructive critique and feedback in design projects
• Provided feedback and guidance to students over the duration of their classroom journey
• General administration of university requirements as it related to university policies

Artist Intern

Elephant Mouse

• Collaborated with the animation team to develop character designs for 3D models.
• Participated in gameplay development testing to discover coding issues, provide feedback, and discuss the efficiency of the gameplay design.

Research Assistant

The Intellimedia Group

• Coordination with research scientists in the design and creation of Unity-made game based learning environments for middle and high school students.
• Directly created 3D animations with the intention of eliciting and strategically provoking player reactions and emotions.
• Conceptualized and developed both 2D and 3D game assets,
  including but not limited to 3D environments, 2D logos and UI.
• Coordination with team members to develop content material through daily scrum meetings
• General administration of project timelines and requirements as they related to the current project.

Masters of Art + Design, concentration in Animation + New Media

North Carolina State University

Bachelors of Art + Design, concentration in Animation + New Media

North Carolina State University