Available for freelance

AJ Williams

"A jack of all trades is a master of none — but oftentimes is better than a master of one."

About Me.

I am an 3D Motion Designer and Art Director based in Washington, D.C., with over a decade of experience crafting impactful brands for companies I believe in. Currently at Taoti Creative, I specialize in campaign design, strategic conceptualization, and executive-level design support.
With a Top Secret security clearance and expertise spanning aerospace, finance, consumer, fashion, gaming, and credit union sectors, I bring a versatile, strategically minded approach to creating innovative solutions that achieve meaningful results.
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Clients & Partners
The raw image created and used for CoVar's tradeshow booth and all marketing material.
My photography, captured at the AEHF Rocket Launch for Lockheed Martin.
Ad for Skinisin created in Cinema 4D and rendered in Redshift. Edited using Photoshop.
Photo taken in Dupot Circle, Washington, D.C.
Wireframes at a galance of previously designed UI projects.

June 2024 – Present

Taoti Creative
Art Director - Washington D.C.

Spearheaded high-profile projects that enhanced brand visibility and engagement throughout D.C. Directed monthly campaigns for the DC Lottery’s Monopoly and Uno Scratchers, featuring artwork prominently displayed across the city. As Art Director for the Army vs. Navy Football Game, crafted visuals for digital and print platforms to elevate event branding. Led CoVar’s brand recognition campaign with a cohesive print and digital strategy and contributed to the NCODA website redesign, guiding the design of the homepage and interior pages prior to developer hand-off.

June 2023 – June 2024

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Senior Graphic Designer - Remote

Served as a Senior Designer with security clearance, providing critical graphic design support to executive leadership within Lockheed Martin’s RMS (Rotary and Mission Systems) business area. Collaborated closely with senior leaders to deliver premium branding, print, animation, and presentation solutions for strategic initiatives. Partnered with the interactive media team to develop impactful visuals that communicated complex messages to global leadership, enhancing executive communication and reinforcing RMS’s brand presence

May 2022 – Feb 2023

BNY Mellon
Senior Specialist, Visual Brand Design - New York City, NY

Globally I got involved in various projects via our small freelance based studio. I can get involved in any C4D focused 3D Animations, Modelling, Simulations, Lighting & Look-Dev, Style Framing, Rendering, Compositions and Still Frames. Specialized in Consumer Products Visualization and Animation, I bring your ideas to life with expert Cinema 4D animations and stills. From niche projects to mainstream designs, my portfolio showcases a wide range of creative solutions.

Apr 2021 - May 2022

Navy Federal Credit Union
Senior Motion Designer - Vienna, VA

Produced immersive motion graphics and animations for digital channels and large-scale events, enhancing brand awareness. Work was showcased at football games and on TV, reinforcing brand presence. Collaborated with the Creative Director on-set to ensure brand consistency during commercial and video shoots. Developed UI animations using Lottie and designed emails in HTML/CSS while overseeing shoots to maintain quality across internal content.

Oct 2016 – Feb 2021

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Interactive Designer - Bethesda, MD

Designed digital content and motion graphics for global campaigns, increasing engagement across markets in the US, UK, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Created high-impact websites, landing pages, and AR experiences, driving user interaction. Directed film production for high-profile events, including the AEHF Rocket Launch, enhancing brand visibility and executive alignment.

Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

Gumbinner & Davies
Senior Designer - Washington, DC

Directed creative for political campaigns nationwide, including Maine, Denver, California, Texas, and D.C. Developed campaign concepts and visuals from scratch under tight presidential election deadlines. Produced motion graphics for digital channels and large events, enhancing candidate visibility. Collaborated on-set to maintain brand consistency and created UI animations and HTML/CSS emails, ensuring polished, high-quality campaign assets featured on TV and at key events.

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Let's transform your vision into stunning reality. Reach out today and start the journey to a remarkable brand presence.
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