Pablo Rivas

Hi there! My name is Pablo.

I’m a motion designer and animator based in New York City. I create bold, expressive visual work across motion graphics, branding, and 2D animation. My design style is rooted in rhythm, movement, and emotional storytelling.

After working several years in strategic marketing, I discovered the wonderful world of motion graphics and animation, which led me to pursue an MFA in Computer Arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. I specialize in motion graphics and 2D animation and am set to graduate in Spring 2027.

I’m currently pursuing new opportunities for Summer 2026.

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, freelance work, or just to say hi!

See my resume! ⬇

Experience

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Motion Designer

Freelance 2024–Present
  • Passion Projects Podcast | 2025
  • First Christian Church | 2024-2025
  • Brew's Blue's Coffee Shop & Beer Garden | 2024

Marketing Specialist

Christian Medical & Dental Associations May 2023–August 2025
  • Aided in developing marketing strategies and campaigns to promote multiple events, with an emphasis for the CMDA National Convention, which is attended by 1000+ constituents, primarily through email and social media marketing.
  • Responsible for creating and coordinating all CMDA emails, as well as being the social media administrator for CMDA’s multiple accounts as well as accounts of their various ministries.
  • A primary graphic designer for the majority of CMDA digital content.

Education

School of Visual Arts

New York City September 2025–Present
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Computer Arts: Focus in Motion Design & 2D Animation

Milligan University

Johnson City, TN August 2018-May 2023
  • Master of Business Administration
  • August 2022-May 2023
  • BS - Business Administration and Communications
  • August 2018-May 2022

Skills

Software

  • Adobe Suite
  • After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
  • 3D Software
  • Cinema 4D
  • Email Marketing
  • Higher Logic - Informz

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Fluent)