Matt McLeod
Savannah
Summary
Award-winning Creative Director with expertise in motion graphics, visual storytelling, and project management. Proven track record in brand development and team mentoring, driving impactful marketing campaigns for major clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Creative Director
Hyzer Studios
Savannah
2009 - Current
- Award-winning broadcast motion design leader specializing in storytelling through broadcast show packaging, Live events, arena production, digital signage, and social platforms.
Directing design teams as well as managing projects individually from concept design to fully rendered deliverables.- Conceptualized innovative marketing campaigns to elevate brand visibility and engagement for such clients as, NBA, NHL, PGA, ESPN, Root Sports, NBA2K League, Comedy Central,The History Channel, Encore, Lexus, A&E, CNN, Showtime and The Food Network.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and creative growth within the team.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of creative assets for various initiatives.
Art Director / Senior Motion Graphic Designer
National Basketball Association
Secaucus
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop engaging visual content across platforms.
- Oversaw design projects from concept through execution, ensuring brand consistency.
- Developed branding motion design, enhancing team identities and fan engagement efforts.
Senior Animator / Designer / Illustrator
CathodeRay NY
New York
10.2003 - 09.2006
- Developed storyboards to visualize animation sequences and client pitches.
- Collaborated with directors to animate broadcast design packages for promotional commercials.
Marketing Designer / Illustrator
The Children's Place
Secaucus
11.2001 - 10.2003
- Designed engaging visual concepts for children's apparel and accessories.
- Illustrated and concepted characters for marketing concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Sequential Art and Computer Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA04-1999
Skills
- Motion graphics
- Visual storytelling
- Project management
- Brand development
- Collaborative design
- Team mentoring
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
- Corporate design
- Concept development
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
AAF Special Judges Award OFH - Lexus 3D Projection Mapping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Director / Senior Motion Graphic Designer
National Basketball Association
09.2006 - 06.2011
Senior Animator / Designer / Illustrator
CathodeRay NY
10.2003 - 09.2006
Marketing Designer / Illustrator
The Children's Place
11.2001 - 10.2003
Owner / Creative Director
Hyzer Studios
2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Sequential Art and Computer Art
Savannah College of Art And Design