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Jay B.

Jay B.

3D Broadcast Designer / Animator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Art Director at Voxel Worlds

  • Education

    • University of Advancing Technology

      2000 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

  • Experience

    • Middle Eastern Broadcasting Network

      Jul 2004 - Mar 2015
      3D Broadcast Designer / Animator

      - Led conceptualization and design of show opens and promotions.- Successfully transitioned station from SD to HD..- Updated virtual sets and show opens to HD, maintaining high-quality visual content.- Coordinated projects with multi-language teams and created captivating storyboards.- Streamlined design requests, optimized efficiency, and conducted research for product integration.- Designed hierarchy structure of conditional packages and developed templates for show segments.- Enhanced team production time through coding scripts/plugins and showcased technical expertise.- Collaborated with producers on various daily shows, delivering engaging visuals to enhance viewer experience.- Directed green screen shoots, ensuring seamless talent integration and camera tracking for high-quality on-air content.- Constructed and managed a comprehensive 3D library for daily use, enabling timely creation of visually captivating graphics. Show less

    • Voice of America

      Jul 2004 - Jan 2013
      Senior Broadcast Designer

      - Developed visually compelling show packages for diverse language environments.- Created high-quality 2D and 3D elements for broadcast productions.- Troubleshot design challenges arising from language barriers.- Managed tight deadlines and contributed to seamless production of broadcast content.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and adapted to unique requirements of diverse audiences.- Created visually appealing and informative news graphics for Dari, Pashto, and Mandarin regions.- Solely managed last-minute on-air additions and news-related requests during prime time, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of news.- Provided technical support, troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues for uninterrupted broadcast operations.- Contributed to professional and seamless execution of news broadcasts in fast-paced and time-sensitive environments, meeting strict deadlines. Show less

    • Tribune Media

      Mar 2015 - Mar 2019
      Art Director / Broadcast Designer

      - Collaborated with clients to develop customized solutions for branding, advertising, and digital media.- Leveraged coding for enhanced user experiences and increased brand recognition through automation.- Managed multiple projects, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality graphics.- Adapted to different broadcast genres and ensured consistency in branding elements.- Created visually appealing graphics using Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools. Show less

    • Voxel Worlds

      Mar 2019 - now
      Art Director

      - Developed and executed creative concepts for multimedia projects, including TV and digital campaigns.- Led and guided team of artists and designers to ensure high-quality deliverables and project deadlines.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align artistic vision with business goals.- Stayed up-to-date with design trends and emerging technologies for innovative solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jay B.
      Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Jun 2018 Emmy Award for "Living Black History" - best documentary.
    • Awarded to Jay B.
      Winner of The CW Apex Award The CW Jul 2017 The CW Award is a internal award for making advancement for branding of their network and affiliates. The award was given for the invention and implementation of adding our "Squeeze" transition between shoes for DCW50. The "Squeeze" creates an additional 20 seconds of promotion time every half hour throughout the day. Creating a possible additional 16 minutes a day. During the created time, this also allows for an additional 16 minutes of sponsorable times throughout the day… Show more The CW Award is a internal award for making advancement for branding of their network and affiliates. The award was given for the invention and implementation of adding our "Squeeze" transition between shoes for DCW50. The "Squeeze" creates an additional 20 seconds of promotion time every half hour throughout the day. Creating a possible additional 16 minutes a day. During the created time, this also allows for an additional 16 minutes of sponsorable times throughout the day. This system was also created on top of a automated system that involves very minimal production time. Production time of this innovation uses computers to create unique content at every half hour uses approximately 15 minutes to create 2 months worth of content. Show less
    • Awarded to Jay B.
      Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Jun 2017 The Emmy was awarded for my work done on " The North Star To Freedom" a historical special.
    • Awarded to Jay B.
      Winner of the "Salute to Excellence Awards" from "The National Association of Black Journalists" for “Outstanding Documentary” – Top 15 Market The National Association of Black Journalists Jun 2017 Despite the Civil War victory that granted slaves their freedom, Jim Crow laws helped maintain a segregated society and severely limited opportunities for Blacks. Some might be surprised that Jim Crow rulings impacted our contemporary times in many ways. "Freedom Deferred" chronicles the evolution of Jim Crow laws and profiles some people who were impacted by these rulings.
    • Awarded to Jay B.
      BDA - Finalist Arabia - Best Sports Promo Promax BDA Jun 2006 Finalist for best Best Sports Promo in 2006, which was the 1st industry recognized placement for Middle East Broadcasting.