Joe Maccarone

Buck Recruitment,

I am very interested in the opportunity for employment as a traditional animator or After Effects Animator. I am an enthusiastic animator with a strong interest in collaborating with your talented group of artists in the New York studio. Currently working as a freelance animator and illustrator, I collaborate with art directors and studios to build exciting stories and expand upon brand images. Along with my 8 years of freelance experience, some relevant in-house studio experience includes my time at VICE News Tonight (HBO), where I worked as a part of the graphics team on important and fast-paced animation projects within After Effects and the Adobe Suite. Designing motion traditionally sparked my love of animation, and I continue to use traditional animation methods on jobs and personal projects.

One of the things that stands out to me about Buck is the amazing collective of artists that have come together. I am excited to learn more every day, and this community is an amazing place to do just that. I will be available to work in the New York office and remotely and can begin immediately. You can find samples of my work below. Thank you for your consideration!

Resume

Joe Maccarone Illustration

2012-Present - Freelance Animator, Illustrator

Clients include The New York Times, Baltimore Magazine, and VICE.

Bleacher Report

2019-Present - Freelance Motion Graphics Artist, Illustrator

Ongoing illustration and animation sports news pieces for Bleacher Report’s Social Moments.

VICE News

2017-2019 - Editorial Animator

Created animations from storyboard to air for VICE News Tonight on HBO. Worked alongside the graphics team on fast-paced and exciting news pieces.

Maryland Institute College of Art

2020 - Design Teacher - Open Studies

Taught a graphic design course, migrating from in-person to remote learning during COVID-19.

Lex Low Music

2013-2016 - Design Lead

Art direction, animation and music videos for London-based record labels Lex Low and Bad Key.

Education

Maryland Institute College of Art

Graduated 2015 - BFA in Illustration

VICE News Tonight on HBO

Editorial Animation

Other Motion Graphics Work

Thank you for taking the time to review my materials! I am always available to discuss my application further at joemaccaroneart@gmail.com or over the phone at 203-536-5732.

-Joe