# Marc Leitzel > Creative Director | Multi-Disciplinary Lead Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/marcleitzel Multi-disciplinary Creative Director with 10+ years of experience steering high-impact visual narratives for names such as NASA and Google. Expert in bridging the gap between technical UX optimization and cinematic storytelling. Proven track record of scaling creative departments, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering 360-degree campaigns that drive massive audience growth and brand equity across Tech, Entertainment, and B2B sectors. ## Work Experience ### Content Creator/Creative Consultant @ Oponok LLC (My production company) Jan 2016 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Founded and lead a boutique creative studio, managing end-to-end client relations, project budgets, and external vendor teams for tier-1 entertainment clients (Sony, Nickelodeon). • Acted as a strategic partner to clients, pitching and executing 360-degree content solutions that consistently exceeded engagement KPIs. ### 2D Animator and 3D Modeler @ Theorist Media Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Los Angeles, CA • Hands-on creation of 2D animation and 3D environment assets for LoreFi, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic for high-engagement "Lo-Fi" streaming content. • Led the development of comprehensive animatics and storyboards, translating complex, high-level narrative themes into production-ready visual sequences for animation production. • Optimized the production pipeline by establishing style guides and technical benchmarks, bridging the gap between narrative intent and final cinematic execution. • Collaborated with cross-functional leads to align character-driven storytelling with brand expansion goals, maintaining visual integrity across multi-platform releases. ### Senior Animator @ NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 | Mountain View, CA • Directed the visual evolution of NASA’s aeronautics storytelling, managing a full-funnel production pipeline that scaled viewership by 1,000x across 30+ countries. • Collaborated with stakeholders and SMEs to translate complex technical data into accessible, viral-ready brand content. ### UX Motion Designer @Google @ Genesis10 Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Bruno, CA • Defined global motion design systems for YouTube Kids, authoring style guides and technical frameworks used by international design teams to ensure brand consistency for millions of users. •Bridged the gap between Engineering and Creative, optimizing high-fidelity character animation for mobile performance without compromising artistic integrity. ### Multimedia Designer @ Robert Half Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Ramon, California • Led motion and video design vision in a massive rebranding initiative for $5.8B company. • Executed video design for the social media team, including devising concepts and executing projects. • Led motion design for Protiviti team, executing B2B video content including bumpers, and videos for web including ads and landing pages. • Widened team toolkit by coaching colleagues on motion design and 3D animation software. ### Lead Animator @ ideaMACHINE Studio Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Brooklyn, New York • Led teams of animators and motion designers though production of animated advertisements, entertainment, and education content for clients such as Microsoft, Trader Joe's, GQ, Dropbox, and more • Managed production budgets for animated productions and campaign • Mentored colleagues in techniques, software, and soft skills ### Designer @ Monotype Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | New York, New York • Orchestrated design campaigns for a portfolio of 300+ iconic brands, including Disney, Dreamworks, and the NFL. Lead Designer for the Alteia mobile campaign, achieving 26 million impressions and earning features in Time Magazine and The Daily Show. • Engineered digital product prototypes and UX/UI systems based on real-time user analytics and cross-functional feedback. ### Fine Artist @ Unknown Jan 2006 – Jan 2014 | New York, United States • Exhibited artwork in prominent galleries throughout the East Coast and other states across the country. • Commissioned to execute fine art pieces for clients ranging from small to 8 x 8' portraits and landscapes. • Cofounded community arts center, where I helped organize an educational curriculum as well as instructed classes and mentored students of all ages. • Worked with local institutions such as schools and senior centers to develop art programs and events. ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Fine and Studio Arts, Film Media University of Rhode Island ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marc-leitzel - Portfolio: https://www.oponok.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/marcleitzel JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/marcleitzel/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13