DAN ORTIZ

PDX
Motion Design + Creative Direction

Past Projects

Black and white image of five male models wearing Nike t-shirts with various patterns and a Nike logo in the center, standing against a plain background.
Abstract minimalist artwork featuring geometric shapes in pink, black, red, blue, and green on a light background.

Benefit
Brand Refresh Film

Nike
GFX Tee Finder

Directed by
Dan the animator

Agency
AKQA

Silhouette of a person sitting at a music production device in a dimly lit room with large windows, plants, and artwork in the background.

The Creator
Ep.01 Ratha Nou

Directed by
Dan the animator

Ford
Brand / Editorial

Agency
Wieden + Kennedy

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Services

Motion Design

Animation, brand systems, campaign visuals, and motion work designed to elevate the idea and fit seamlessly into the bigger picture.

Clean, story-driven edits for branded content, social, campaigns, and internal work, crafted with pacing, clarity, and intention.

Video Editing

Lean, thoughtful production support for teams that need help planning, capturing, and creating high-quality video content.

CAPTURE

HOW I WORK

I’ve spent 10+ years working inside agency environments, so I understand timelines, feedback loops, and how to keep things moving.I can jump in where needed, whether that’s collaborating with your team or owning a project from start to finish.

A bit about me

A young man with dark, curly hair and light skin is sitting on the floor against a plain white wall. He is wearing a black jacket over a white shirt and ripped black jeans. He appears to be looking off to the side, lost in thought.

Dan Ortiz is a Motion Design Director and multidisciplinary creative with 15+ years of experience bringing brands and ideas to life through motion. His work spans motion design, brand motion systems, creative direction, editing, and video production.

Working with brands, agencies, and creative teams, Dan combines thoughtful design with a hands-on approach to create work that feels distinct, intentional, and built to move.

Agencies

AKQA SF + PDX
WIEDEN + KENNEDY
Instrument
Cinco
Industry
Studio Mega
Revery
Sockeye


Brands

Nike
Twitter
Google
Adidas
Ford Motor CO
Red Wing
Lego
Benefit

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