Jeff Boddy brings clarity to complex ideas, connecting people and purpose through design that moves.
Currently serving as a Creative Director at BUCK, leading design and motion campaigns for global brands.
Formerly with Netflix, The Mill, and The Martin Agency, spanning entertainment, visual effects, and advertising.
Select Clients: Apple, Google, Meta, Stripe, Venmo.
Projects
My Focus
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I’ve led multidisciplinary teams — from design and animation to live action and editorial. My approach centers on defining and evolving the creative process: using what’s proven, exploring what’s new, and adapting to the tools that move our craft forward.
Leadership roles I’ve held:
Head of Design
Head of Studio
Creative Manager
Art/Associate/Creative Director
Director
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Often serving as a creative translator, I thrive on aligning diverse perspectives — executives, marketing, product, production, and artists — around a shared goal.
It’s less about managing people or stakeholders, and more about understanding where each POV comes from — then bridging the gap between business intent and creative expression.
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My career began on the box, building a solid creative foundation by working across many roles. Those early years taught me the language of production, and I use it to guide teams from concept to final frame. I’ve stayed curious ever since — exploring new tools and techniques, including emerging AI workflows, that refine our craft and make collaboration even stronger.
Roles I’ve played:
Compositor
Designer
Editor
2D Animator
3D Generalist
Motion Designer
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Some of my most rewarding work happens behind the scenes — recruiting, mentoring, and coaching creative talent. Over the years I’ve found that building a strong team is just as gratifying as building a great project — creating the conditions for others to succeed.
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Whether I’m pitching a new campaign, presenting work in progress, or speaking at a conference, I focus on making real and meaningful connections. I believe clarity and tone are as important as the work itself — how ideas are shared can shape how they’re understood.
Select speaking engagements:
OFFF — Barcelona, Sevilla, Milan
FITC — Toronto
CAMP Festival — Calgary
Adobe Creative Jam — Chicago
PromaxBDA — Los Angeles
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I started my career during a creative revolution, when desktop tools redefined what was possible and the boundaries between disciplines blurred. I feel that same shift happening again today, and it reminds me why I fell in love with this work in the first place.
The tools will keep changing, but the spirit of discovery feels familiar — and I’m energized for what’s next.