Motion Design Portfolio
About Me
I’m Justin Mays, a motion designer, team leader, and multidisciplinary artist with more than 15 years in the industry. Based in Los Angeles, I’ve built my career working with some of the world’s most respected studios and brands, including Apple (lead motion designer 2020–2023, contracted 2019–2025), Psyop, The Mill, Buck, Elastic, Logan, TBWA\Chiat\Day, Imaginary Forces, and Gentleman Scholar
My expertise covers the full spectrum of motion graphics, animation, and visual effects, from concept through delivery. I’m fluent in industry-leading tools: Cinema 4D, After Effects, Redshift, Octane, X-Particles, and Adobe Creative Suite. I also integrate AI-assisted creative platforms like MidJourney, ComfyUI, and Kling.ai into my workflow. Whether leading teams or working independently, I bring a mix of technical depth, creative intuition, and storytelling focus to every project.
Beyond motion design, I pursue a fine-art practice creating fluorescent acrylic glass works, shown at curated exhibitions like Red Dot Miami for Art Basel. This studio practice informs my design work, giving my motion projects a tactile, energetic edge.
Outside the studio, I’m a family man who finds inspiration in skateboarding Venice Beach with my kids, soaking in the LA sun, or chasing creative sparks at the intersection of technology and art.