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Stephen Kern

Mid — Graphic Design
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Mid — Graphic Design for Apps | Ecommerce | Graphic Designer (Paid Social)

I’m a NYC-based motion designer with a knack for turning complex ideas into visually compelling experiences. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in motion graphics, 3D animation, and visual storytelling, helping brands create engaging content that drives results. I've worked with companies like Amazon, Alphabet (Wing), Walmart, and Tinuiti, crafting everything from high-impact social ads to immersive VR experiences. My work has helped brands land major partnerships, increase engagement rates, and deliver standout creative across digital platforms. Whether you need animated ad campaigns, 3D product renders, or interactive experiences, I bring strategic thinking, high-quality design, and seamless execution to every project. Let’s create something amazing together.

Mid Graphic Design Graphic Designer (Paid Social) After Effects Illustrator Apps Ecommerce
Track Record

Impact & Results

8+
Brands & Companies
Selected from recent work history
5+
Core Capabilities
Strategy, channels, platforms, and tools
6
Recent Roles
Representative experience from the profile record
Brand Experience

Brands I've Worked With

Selected companies and brands from Stephen's background.

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Amazon
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Wing (Google's drone company)
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Trademark Engine
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Five Below
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Tinuiti
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PlusUp
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Horizon3.ai
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Hiki
Experience

Selected roles and work.

PlusUp
Graphic Designer (Paid Social)
2025-10-16 - Present

PlusUp is a digital advertising agency that builds brands starting with social media, offering strategic planning, creative development, media buying, and performance measurement across social and other channels for brands.

Horizon3.ai
Graphic Designer (Paid Social)
2025-09-30 - Present

Horizon3.ai offers NodeZero, an autonomous offensive security platform that performs continuous, scalable pentesting and integrated threat detection across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments for enterprise security teams, with a focus on real exposure validation and remediation.

Amazon
Visual Designer AMXL L&D
2023-08-01 - Present

I established a creative department, introducing 3D elements and brand guidelines within Learning and Development. I facilitated cross-departmental collaboration and transitioned to developing design systems organization-wide. I also streamlined creative requests and managed DAMs housing thousands of assets....

  • Integrated 3D learning tools with Spline
  • driving innovation in digital training products for Learning and Development
Trademark Engine
Graphic Designer (Paid Social)
2023-08-01 - 2024-05-31

I designed high-performing social media graphics and animated 2D paid media ads that aligned with strategic marketing goals. Working closely with a team of marketers, I translated concepts into visually compelling assets that elevated campaign performance and brand...

  • Created dynamic 2D animated ads for paid social campaigns
  • Developed on-brand
Tinuiti
Graphic Designer (Paid Social)
2023-06-01 - 2023-08-31

Partnered with Tinuiti’s creative team to design high-performing motion graphics and video ads for paid media campaigns. Delivered short-form social ads and 30–90 second videos that increased engagement and conversions. Maintained a client-first approach, delivering fast-turnaround creative that...

  • Designed and animated motion assets for 10+ client brands across various industries
  • Created both short-form (under 15 sec) and long-form (30–90 sec) social ad video content
Hiki
Graphic Designer (Paid Social)
2021-12-01 - 2022-01-31

At Hiki, a dating app designed to connect people with autism, I created an animated package of social media graphics for their product launch. I focused on making the animations visually engaging, accessible, and aligned with the brand’s...

  • Art directed and designed high-performing motion assets for Hiki’s product launch
  • Developed accessible
Skills & Tools

Capabilities Stephen brings to the work.

Marketing Strategy

Graphic Design Graphic Designer (Paid Social) After Effects Illustrator Photoshop Premiere Pro

Tools & Platforms

After Effects Illustrator Photoshop Premiere Pro

Industry Experience

Apps Ecommerce Local Businesses Marketing Agencies Software & Tech Media
Selected Results

Highlights from the work.

Integrated 3D learning tools with Spline

Amazon
Visual Designer AMXL L&D

driving innovation in digital training products for Learning and Development

Amazon
Visual Designer AMXL L&D

Created educational training templates that helped thousands of employees learn and perform their roles more effectively.

Amazon
Visual Designer AMXL L&D