# Nicholas Knopf > Multimedia Specialist Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nicholasknopf Multimedia specialist with 6 years of experience producing video, motion graphics, and visual content for companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Northeastern University. I help brands tell their stories through video production, motion design, and digital content: from animated explainers and marketing campaigns to social media assets and presentation design. Video & Motion Design - Editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics, animated explainers, kinetic typography, and visual effects. Digital Design - Marketing assets, digital advertising, slide decks, and brand collateral that drive engagement and support business goals. Content Strategy & Social Media -Strategic planning and campaign assets that turn views into results. Daily Tools: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma NicholasKnopf.com ## Work Experience ### Visual Designer and Motion Designer @ Northeastern University Jan 2023 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Produces and Edits Learning Modules: Utilizes video production and editing to develop engaging online MBA content that improves learner engagement and comprehension. • Creates Visual Content: Designs storyboards, infographics, and slide decks, simplifying complex topics through motion design and visual design, making learning experiences more accessible. • Enhances Engagement: Applies e-learning and presentation design principles to make content visually appealing and easier to understand, increasing user interaction and retention. • Ensures Consistency: Maintains a cohesive visual style across all materials, ensuring brand consistency and enhancing the overall user experience. ### Video Producer, Animator, Editor @ Unknown Jan 2019 – Present | Santa Cruz, California, United States Clients include Microsoft, Amazon, AL Media, Cogwheel Analytics, Porchlight, Let it Fly Media, Gentherm • Specializes in Post-Production and Motion Graphics: Oversees projects from initial concept to final render, applying cutting-edge techniques to craft visually compelling digital experiences that resonate with target audiences. • Expert in Storytelling and Scriptwriting: Crafts scripts and narratives for marketing campaigns, educational materials, and internal communications, driving engagement and brand messaging. • Develops Engaging Visuals: Utilizes a blend of graphic design and advanced video editing to distill complex ideas into visually impactful content, enhancing both clarity and audience retention. • Produces High-Quality 2D & 3D Motion Graphics: Creates dynamic motion graphics that effectively communicate intricate narratives and foster user interaction, driving measurable engagement.Specializes in post-production and motion graphics, taking projects from concept to final render to create impactful digital experiences. ### Motion Graphics Intern @ Rocket Central Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Detroit, Michigan, United States • Produced Motion Graphics Content: Created impactful motion graphics that shaped company culture, including an explainer video on future strategy for 28,000 employees, utilizing motion design and video production expertise. • Art-Directed and Animated Game Show Episodes: Applied character animation and video editing skills to art-direct and animate engaging game show content, enhancing employee interaction and entertainment. • Created Onboarding Training Videos: Developed onboarding training videos that effectively communicated company values, processes, and policies, streamlining the employee integration experience. • Collaborated Cross-Functionally: Worked with multiple departments to conceptualize and execute visual designs that aligned with business goals, focusing on branding and identity consistency. ### UI Designer @ Pace Avenue Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Oakland, California, United States Sole UI designer for Mealcard, a restaurant subscription startup. Designed and launched mobile and web products, collaborating with developers and stakeholders. Strategized on creating intuitive, engaging user interfaces. ## Education ### Diploma of Education in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Cabrillo College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholas-knopf - Portfolio: https://www.nicholasknopf.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/nicholasknopf JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nicholasknopf/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13