Jason Snell
Crushing Design, Illustration & Motion for Incredible Brands and People
Cincinnati, OH, USA
5132350822
be.net/jasonsnell
I bring the creative thunder with more than 20 years of experience in professional design, illustration, motion, management and client services. I have worked with major brands including Amazon, F1 Racing, Heineken, Mountain Dew and Virgin America. I have also built local partnerships with neighborhood icons like the Florence Y’alls (Minor League Baseball), Haile Foundation and Habitat Skateboards. My goal is to help my clients and partners creatively problem solve, increase awareness, building traction while scaling services.
Work Experience
SnellBeast
Chief Creative Director
I bring the creative thunder with more than 20 years of experience in professional design, illustration, motion, management and client services. I have worked with major brands including Amazon, ESPN, Heineken, Mountain Dew, Taco Bell and Virgin America. I have also built local partnerships with neighborhood icons like the Florence Y’alls (Minor League Baseball), Haile Foundation and Habitat Skateboards. My goal is to help my clients and partners creatively problem solve, increase awareness, and create wonderful work in our communities that inspire and excite.
I am also very involved in my community. I helped to create the “Legend Mural Series” with local non-profit art organization Artworks. I’ve designed, illustrated and help to produce murals including the “Cincinnati Strongman” and Heavyweight Champion Boxer Ezzard Charles murals in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. I’m currently working on the world’s first interactive bronze sculpture featuring Ezzard Charles at Laurel Park, Cincinnati. I’ve animated art installations featured in Lumenocity and BLINK. I helped develop “Mr.Satin,” the ultimate sports fan persona for ABC/WCPO. The man-on-the-street interview style and in-studio analysis is a supporting cast member of various broadcast and online ABC/WCPO sports packages supporting the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. I’m an active member on the King Studio advisory board supporting the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records started in 1943.
My process combines strategy and storytelling to bring ideas to life through design, illustration and motion - I enjoy inspiring collaborations and my creative problem solving skills include: Strategy, Illustration, Design (Print and Digital), Editing, 2d Animation/Motion, Voice Over Talent and Creative Consulting.
Mastered Programs include: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
A complete list and/or Resume & CV available upon request
I am also very involved in my community. I helped to create the “Legend Mural Series” with local non-profit art organization Artworks. I’ve designed, illustrated and help to produce murals including the “Cincinnati Strongman” and Heavyweight Champion Boxer Ezzard Charles murals in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. I’m currently working on the world’s first interactive bronze sculpture featuring Ezzard Charles at Laurel Park, Cincinnati. I’ve animated art installations featured in Lumenocity and BLINK. I helped develop “Mr.Satin,” the ultimate sports fan persona for ABC/WCPO. The man-on-the-street interview style and in-studio analysis is a supporting cast member of various broadcast and online ABC/WCPO sports packages supporting the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. I’m an active member on the King Studio advisory board supporting the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records started in 1943.
My process combines strategy and storytelling to bring ideas to life through design, illustration and motion - I enjoy inspiring collaborations and my creative problem solving skills include: Strategy, Illustration, Design (Print and Digital), Editing, 2d Animation/Motion, Voice Over Talent and Creative Consulting.
Mastered Programs include: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
A complete list and/or Resume & CV available upon request
June 2021
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
BLDG Refuge
Creative Director
BLDG is home to copious creatives who specialize in branding, design, art, communication, and countless other creative avenues. We call this space a Creative Refuge: a place where ideas thrive, talents grow, and visionary ideas are free to flourish.
At BLDG I managed teams of 5 -10 creatives working with over a dozen clients at times. My duties included directing, pitching, concept, strategy, creative management, motion graphics/animation, designing, production, editing and finishing. Clients included Butler County, Condado Tacos, Lordstown Motors, Tire Discounters, Truepoint, Workhorse and Florence Y'all's to name a few.
At BLDG I managed teams of 5 -10 creatives working with over a dozen clients at times. My duties included directing, pitching, concept, strategy, creative management, motion graphics/animation, designing, production, editing and finishing. Clients included Butler County, Condado Tacos, Lordstown Motors, Tire Discounters, Truepoint, Workhorse and Florence Y'all's to name a few.
June 2019
- June 2021
Kentucky, United States
We Have Become Vikings
Owner / Chief Creative
For 12 years, I worked with neighborhood startups to fortune 100 clients. At WHBV, I managed a team of designers and project managers in our Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati studio location. Our focus was brand identity, motion graphics and print design. Our clients included Amazon, F1 Racing and Virgin America to name a few. In 2019, I sold WHBV to BLDG in Covington, KY. I brought over my staff to BLDG and signed on becoming a Creative Director with the Kentucky leading brand identity creative agency.
March 2007
- June 2019
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Crushing Design, Illustration & Motion for Incredible Brands and People
I bring the creative thunder with more than 20 years of experience in professional design, illustration, motion, management and client services. I have worked with major brands including Amazon, ESPN, Heineken, Mountain Dew, Taco Bell and Virgin America. I have also built local partnerships with neighborhood icons like the Florence Y’alls (Minor League Baseball), Haile Foundation and Habitat Skateboards. My goal is to help my clients and partners creatively problem solve, increase awareness, and create wonderful work in our communities that inspire and excite.
I am also very involved in my community. I helped to create the “Legend Mural Series” with local non-profit art organization Artworks. I’ve designed, illustrated and help to produce murals including the “Cincinnati Strongman” and Heavyweight Champion Boxer Ezzard Charles murals in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. I’m currently working on the world’s first interactive bronze sculpture featuring Ezzard Charles at Laurel Park, Cincinnati. I’ve animated art installations featured in Lumenocity and BLINK. I helped develop “Mr.Satin,” the ultimate sports fan persona for ABC/WCPO. The man-on-the-street interview style and in-studio analysis is a supporting cast member of various broadcast and online ABC/WCPO sports packages supporting the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. I’m an active member on the King Studio advisory board supporting the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records started in 1943.
My process combines strategy and storytelling to bring ideas to life through design, illustration and motion - I enjoy inspiring collaborations and my creative problem solving skills include: Strategy, Illustration, Design (Print and Digital), Editing, 2d Animation/Motion, Voice Over Talent and Creative Consulting.
Mastered Programs include: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
A complete list and/or Resume & CV available upon request
I am also very involved in my community. I helped to create the “Legend Mural Series” with local non-profit art organization Artworks. I’ve designed, illustrated and help to produce murals including the “Cincinnati Strongman” and Heavyweight Champion Boxer Ezzard Charles murals in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. I’m currently working on the world’s first interactive bronze sculpture featuring Ezzard Charles at Laurel Park, Cincinnati. I’ve animated art installations featured in Lumenocity and BLINK. I helped develop “Mr.Satin,” the ultimate sports fan persona for ABC/WCPO. The man-on-the-street interview style and in-studio analysis is a supporting cast member of various broadcast and online ABC/WCPO sports packages supporting the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. I’m an active member on the King Studio advisory board supporting the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records started in 1943.
My process combines strategy and storytelling to bring ideas to life through design, illustration and motion - I enjoy inspiring collaborations and my creative problem solving skills include: Strategy, Illustration, Design (Print and Digital), Editing, 2d Animation/Motion, Voice Over Talent and Creative Consulting.
Mastered Programs include: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
A complete list and/or Resume & CV available upon request
May 2021
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Ohio, United States
Education
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
Adobe XD,
Logic Pro,