Joe Gast
Seattle, WA, USA
206 619-7206
joegast.com/
I’m Joe Gast, a Seattle-based illustrator and animator. Combining vector graphics drawn in Adobe Illustrator, with motion developed in Adobe After Effects, I create content for both local and national clients.
Work Experience
Joe Gast
Animator | Motion Designer
I take on all kinds of assignments, big and small, illustration, infographics, gifs, video.
January 2014
- Present
Washington, United States
VMG Studio 520
Motion and graphic designer
Designed and created motion graphics for video deliverables. Developed concept imagery, including style frames and storyboards. Participated in brainstorming sessions to share design perspectives and ideas. Ensured compliance with brand guidelines and design standards (familiar with Microsoft Corporation brand guidelines).
(I have work from my position at VMG Studio 520 that I am not allowed to exhibit here, but will share a Dropbox link per request.)
(I have work from my position at VMG Studio 520 that I am not allowed to exhibit here, but will share a Dropbox link per request.)
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Joe Gast
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer
Created content for the advertising, design and publishing industries. Clients included JWT | New York, Marshall Fields, The National Arthritis Foundation and Pentagram Design.
A contributor to The Washington Post Book World for ten years, other publishing industry clients included Reader’s Digest, Sierra Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and The Wall Street Journal.
Teamed with Hasbro and Barnes & Noble to develop illustrations and three-dimensional game pieces for Trivial Pursuit, the Book Lover’s Edition.
A contributor to The Washington Post Book World for ten years, other publishing industry clients included Reader’s Digest, Sierra Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and The Wall Street Journal.
Teamed with Hasbro and Barnes & Noble to develop illustrations and three-dimensional game pieces for Trivial Pursuit, the Book Lover’s Edition.
Seattle, Washington, United States
Education
Ohio University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduated cum laude from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Majored in graphic design.
Athens, Ohio, United States
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Cinema 4D,