
Jo Lord
Preferred Title
Special Teams Coordinator
Corporate Roles
Creative Director
Design Director
Animation Supervisor
Senior Motion Designer
Marketing Consultant
Experience
15+ years
Based
Burlington, Vermont
Previously
NYC
Profile
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My work’s been seen by over 100 million viewers. I’ve slashed revision cycles by 70%. I helped push Dartmouth’s $3.6B fundraising campaign across the finish line. And those are just the highlights. For 15+ years, I’ve led creative teams of 5 to 25, from quick-turn deliverables in breaking news to multi-month brand launches spanning every corner of the globe.
You might’ve caught my frame-by-frame refinements at NFL Honors, or a last-minute blur of Kate Upton’s boobs on the Today Show. I’ve built massive motion toolkits for A+E’s Mipcom initiatives and led the visual strategy behind Paramount CBS’s “CBSN” brand launch. During the Rio Olympics, I tackled on-air graphics updates under crushing deadlines—no excuses, no slack. That same unfiltered approach landed me a personal nod from Matt Damon while promoting the Jason Bourne movie.
I was armed with a solid design foundation at SCAD—an investment that demanded I develop a polished, precise approach to every frame. My eye for detail evolved further in 20+ countries, capturing raw moments in Morocco’s bustling souks and navigating icy roads in Iceland’s West Fjords. That global perspective shapes visuals that connect across audiences and cut through the noise.
Along the way, I drove a 25% surge in A+E’s international deals, steered Emmy-winning social campaigns, and insisted on cinematic quality without losing sight of business goals. When fresh notes or new footage drops at the eleventh hour, I adapt and deliver. If it’s not dialed in, I tear it down until it’s right.
Whether I’m coordinating remote vendors via Frame.io or customizing AI agents to streamline workflows, I keep projects on time, on budget, and aligned with one mission: make an impact that actually lasts. If you want a creative lead who’s not afraid to push boundaries and refine every pixel, let’s talk. Because powerful stories deserve bold, relentless execution—and I’m here to make sure they get it.

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Creative Direction
Digital Marketing
Animation Supervisor
Project Management
Copywriting
Concept Dev
Design Direction
Strategy
Talent Dev
Motion Graphics
B2B
Editing
Photography
Certifications & Education
Software & Tools
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