Hartley Powers

Creative producer, editor, and motion graphics designer with 15+ years of experience creating content for broadcast, digital, social, and branded campaigns. Senior level experience in video editing, animation, graphic design, copywriting, and campaign development for major entertainment networks and national brands. Known for translating client goals into realistic solutions, delivering polished creative work, adhering to or exceeding timeline demands, collaborating effectively with clients, and seamlessly bringing projects from concept through delivery.

Creative Director at PONGO PRODUCTIONS (2019-01 – Present)

• Led creative development and production for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social campaigns serving nationally recognized entertainment and consumer brands
• Directed hundreds of broadcast, digital, and social campaigns from concept through delivery for major entertainment networks and consumer brands, balancing creative vision, client objectives, and production deadlines
• Collaborated directly with clients, creative teams, editors, designers, and producers to ensure brand alignment and campaign success
• Balanced executive-level oversight with hands-on editing, creative execution, and problem-solving throughout production pipelines

VP, Production at PONGO PRODUCTIONS (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed multiple simultaneous productions while maintaining high creative standards and aggressive deadlines
• Oversaw cross-functional production workflows including editing, graphics, animation, copywriting, and client approvals
• Helped evolve company creative capabilities through hands-on leadership and streamlined workflows

Producer, Project Manager at PONGO PRODUCTIONS (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Produced promotional campaigns and branded content across entertainment and commercial accounts
• Coordinated creative assets, timelines, production schedules, and client communications
• Supported concept development, scripting, editing supervision, and campaign execution
• Maintained quality control throughout post-production and delivery processes

Production Coordinator at PONGO PRODUCTIONS (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Assisted production operations for commercial and entertainment marketing campaigns
• Managed scheduling, deliverables, asset organization, and project logistics
• Supported producers and creative teams in fast-paced production environments

Producer, Editor, Designer at FREELANCE CREATIVE SERVICES

Select Contract Projects

• Provided freelance creative services for agencies, production companies, theaters, and independent clients
• Developed video campaigns, promotional assets, graphics, trailers, and branded content
• Created social-first marketing materials tailored for audience engagement and platform performance
• Produced creative assets from concept through delivery including editing, motion graphics, copywriting, and visual branding
• Collaborated closely with clients to shape messaging, campaign tone, and creative direction

B.A. in Theater – CAL STATE FULLERTON (2007-01)

A.A. in Digital Media – FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (2008-01)