ABOUT

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.

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. 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 traveling to new destinations with my
energetic family always wanting to see and experience the world.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
2003 - 2005

Associate of Science, Graphic Design
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
2000 - 2003

SOFTWARE
Cinema 4D
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
EmberGen
X-Prticles
World Creator
Daz Studio
Marvelouse Designer
Octane
Redshift
Arnold
MidJourney
Kling.ai
ComfyUI

EXPERIANCE
Project Lead & Motion Design
Apple
2019 - 2025
Contracted

Motion Designer
Los York
2025
Freelance

Motion Designer
Create
2025
Freelance

Motion Design Lead
Psyop
2019
Freelance

Motion Designer
The Mill
2018 - 2019
Freelance

Motion Designer
Logan
2018 - 2019
Freelance

Motion Designer
Elastic
2015 - 2019
Freelance

Motion Designer
TBWA\Chiat\Day
2017
Freelance

Project Lead & Motion Design
Buck
2011 - 2016
Freelance

Motion Design Lead
Gentleman Scholar
2015
Freelance

Motion Designer
Imaginary Forces
2014 - 2016
Freelance