I’m a passionate graphic designer and motion graphics artist with a love for creative storytelling through visual design. Born and raised in Las Vegas, I bring a unique perspective to my work, which spans everything from motion graphic campaigns to board game marketing and design. Over the past three and a half years, I've had the opportunity to design and create dynamic visuals for a Las Vegas-based casino and tavern corporation, further honing my skills in an exciting and fast-paced environment. In addition to my work in motion graphics, I’m also deeply passionate about designing board games told be sold and licensed to various game publishers. I strive to craft designs that not only stand out but also connect with core audiences, bringing ideas to life in new and engaging ways. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to collaborating with you!
Skill Set
I am a skilled motion graphics and print designer with five years of experience and I am proficient in the following programs:
• After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Template designing, motion graphics, 3D modeling, filament printing, resin printing, and laser cutting, cardboard packaging.
• After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Template designing, motion graphics, 3D modeling, filament printing, resin printing, and laser cutting, cardboard packaging.
Work Experience
July 2025-Present - Ethan Does Some Art - Freelance Designer
• Created complex motion graphic campaigns for high-end entertainment.
• Developed creative assets for lead campaigns and marketing collateral.
• 3D modeled promotional gifts and prepared files for injection molding and art.
• Created and maintained templates for various packaging projects.
• Constructed variable mailer leads and packaging ready for vendors use.
• Developed creative assets for lead campaigns and marketing collateral.
• 3D modeled promotional gifts and prepared files for injection molding and art.
• Created and maintained templates for various packaging projects.
• Constructed variable mailer leads and packaging ready for vendors use.
November 2022-Present - Golden Entertainment - Corporate Brand Marketing Designer
• Designed dynamic motion graphics for marquees, social media content, plasma displays, logo animations, and digital banners.
• Developed creative assets for lead campaigns, marketing collateral, and complex event invitation layouts.
• Created and maintained templates for various projects, including marquees, plasma displays, print materials, and web assets.
• Provided training and support to new hires on system usage, job workflow, and template utilization, as well as reviewing animation work to ensure quality and consistency.
• Worked with notable properties under Golden Entertainment, including The STRAT, Arizona Charlie’s, Aquarius, Edgewater, Edge Pavilion, Laughlin Event Center, Pahrump Nugget, Lakeside RV Park, Gold Town, and PT’s Taverns.
• Developed creative assets for lead campaigns, marketing collateral, and complex event invitation layouts.
• Created and maintained templates for various projects, including marquees, plasma displays, print materials, and web assets.
• Provided training and support to new hires on system usage, job workflow, and template utilization, as well as reviewing animation work to ensure quality and consistency.
• Worked with notable properties under Golden Entertainment, including The STRAT, Arizona Charlie’s, Aquarius, Edgewater, Edge Pavilion, Laughlin Event Center, Pahrump Nugget, Lakeside RV Park, Gold Town, and PT’s Taverns.
July 2019-Present - Merchants Of Mayhem - Game Designer
• Co-founded a company specializing in the design and development of innovative, fast-paced card and board games with unique mechanics.
• Designed and developed over 20 games, overseeing the entire creative process from concept through to the final published product.
• Successfully contracted two games with national publishers, expanding brand visibility and market reach.
• Acted as a Game Master at GenCon 2022 in Indianapolis, where I led game demos and engaged with attendees to showcase my designs.
• Worked as both an artist and game designer, contributing to the visual and gameplay experience of our titles.
• merchantsofmayhem.com
• Designed and developed over 20 games, overseeing the entire creative process from concept through to the final published product.
• Successfully contracted two games with national publishers, expanding brand visibility and market reach.
• Acted as a Game Master at GenCon 2022 in Indianapolis, where I led game demos and engaged with attendees to showcase my designs.
• Worked as both an artist and game designer, contributing to the visual and gameplay experience of our titles.
• merchantsofmayhem.com
Education
August 2018-May 2022 - University of Nevada, Reno • GPA 3.004
• Working towards Bachelor of Arts (Sculpture emphasis) and minor in graphic communications - graphic design
• Working towards Bachelor of Arts (Sculpture emphasis) and minor in graphic communications - graphic design
August 2016-May 2018 - College of Southern Nevada • GPA 3.12
• AAS - Graphic Communications
• AAS - Graphic Communications
August 2016-May 2018 - College of Southern Nevada High School • GPA 4.226
• May 2018 - High School Diploma
• May 2018 - High School Diploma