Jerron Smith

Creative technologist and educator specializing in AI-enhanced video and motion graphics workflows. Brings 20+ years of hands-on production experience combined with deep expertise in designing scalable content pipelines, building reusable creative systems, and developing automation tools. Proven ability to bridge creative and technical domains—translating production needs into structured workflows, templates, and AI-assisted solutions that improve efficiency while maintaining high creative standards.

Program Director – Motion Graphics & Video at Noble Desktop (2021-11 – Present)

• Design and oversee curriculum focused on real-world production workflows, motion graphics systems, and video pipelines
• Develop and deliver training on AI-enhanced creative workflows and production processes
• Translate complex production systems into structured frameworks for creative professionals
• Lead collaboration between instructors, content teams, and stakeholders
• Train students and professionals in scalable, production-ready creative workflows

Principal & Creative Director at PixelTao LLC (1992-09 – Present)

• Design and execute end-to-end video and motion graphics production pipelines—from concept through delivery and archiving
• Integrate AI tools into creative workflows for ideation, asset creation, and production acceleration
• Develop reusable templates and production frameworks to scale creative output
• Build and manage distributed creative teams while maintaining structured workflows and asset systems
• Develop custom scripting and automation tools to enhance production pipelines across design and motion graphics

Application Specialist & Consultant at American Graphics Institute (2008 – 2021)

• Designed and delivered training on professional creative tools and production workflows
• Developed customized workflow strategies and production systems for corporate clients
• Translated technical capabilities into accessible workflows for creative teams

Professional Development Specialist at Viacom / MTV Networks (2009 – 2011)

• Designed and delivered internal training programs on creative production tools and workflows
• Enabled non-technical teams to adopt structured content production processes
• Provided instruction on Photoshop, After Effects, and digital production workflows

Adjunct Instructor – Digital Media & Design at Multiple Institutions (2005 – 2019)

• Taught motion graphics, video production, animation, and multimedia design
• Emphasized real-world workflows, asset management, and scalable production practices
• Developed curriculum aligned with evolving industry tools and technologies

Creative Technology & Automation at PixelTao LLC

• Designed and developed custom workflow tools for Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop using AI-assisted coding approaches
• Leveraged AI coding tools to build scripts that automate repetitive production tasks and improve efficiency
• Built expression-driven systems and utilities to streamline animation workflows and asset management
• Applied systems-thinking to identify workflow bottlenecks and implement scalable automation solutions
• Rapidly prototype tools and workflows when existing software limitations require custom solutions

M.A. in Communication Arts (Computer Graphics) – New York Institute of Technology

B.A. in Fine Arts / Art Education – Queens College (CUNY)

A.A.S. in Fine/Studio Arts – Fashion Institute of Technology