Sara Odze

A curious, passionate, and ego-free visual problem solver with an eclectic background in the arts. I work as well independently as in collaborative settings, and have an established record of going the extra mile to deliver well-designed content with attention to detail.

Art Director - MSG NETWORKS - New York, NY

(2022-03)

• Create broadcast and print content for the Knicks, Rangers, Devils, and Islanders, including show packages, titles, interstitials, and sponsor highlights. Emmy-nominated for 2023's NHL and NBA interstitial graphics

Freelance Motion Designer - hbo / warnermedia - New York, NY

(2020-06 - 2022-02)

• Designed and animated original content for HBO and HBO Max, including titles and broadcast package materials; Contributed VFX & rotoscoping work for promos, shows, and films, including the 4K restoration of the original Sex and the City series

Freelance Motion Designer/ Animator/ Editor/ Art Director - odze.tv - New York, NY

(2010)

• Work with diverse clients across digital, broadcast, commercial, retail, and live events industries to bring the best of design and motion to life. Past projects have included music videos, environmental projection mapping, commercials, television show packages, and feature-length films. Partial freelance client list has included Discovery, HBO/Warnermedia, WWE, Refinery29, Hilton, Nitrous LTD, State of Flux Creative, and Rooms To Go

Freelance to Staff Senior Designer - WWE - Stamford, CT

(2017 - 2020)

• Designed and animated graphics for the WWE network and its partners, including USA and FOX. Daily responsibilities included design/animation for broadcast, toolkit animation and preparation, compositing, and graphics for original shows, DVDs, marketing, and legacy releases

Motion Graphics Designer/ Animator - CLICK 3X - New York, NY

(2013-06 - 2013-08)

• Concepted, designed, and animated a wide range of content for major digital, broadcast, and advertising clients including Target, NatGeo, A&E, ExxonMobile, Hudson Whiskey, Purina, and Illy

Motion Graphics Designer/ Animator - CLICK 3X - New York, NY

(2014-03 - 2016-01)

• Concepted, designed, and animated a wide range of content for major digital, broadcast, and advertising clients including Target, NatGeo, A&E, ExxonMobile, Hudson Whiskey, Purina, and Illy

BFA, cum laude - Motion Media Design - Savannah College of Art and Design (2010 - 2013)