Art Director & Motion Designer.
About
Jacob Kern is an award-winning Art Director and Motion Designer currently based out of Boulder, CO.
After cutting his teeth as a young filmmaker in Austin, TX, Jacob unearthed a passion for storytelling through motion design and took to Brooklyn, NY to hone his craft. Now with 13+ years of experience in the industry, Jacob creates with teams and clients of all kinds — from passionate startups, to well-established brands and studios. At the end of the day, he loves helping projects find a unique vision and human touch that inspires action.
Away from work, Jacob likes to wrench on bikes, tinker with analog mediums, and chase type II in the great outdoors.
Recognitions
2026
Webby Winner, People’s Voice Winner
"Alzheimer's disease science is moving fast — but the system
needs to catch up"
Client: Axios
Role: Lead Animator / Designer
2019
Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Nature Documentary
SXSW Film Festival World Premiere
"The River and the Wall"
Client: Fin & Fur Films
Role: Lead Animator / Designer