Jordan berry
producer, Pennant
Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us.
We're all so incredibly grateful to have such a talented collaborator to work with. Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us. I'm sure we'll have another one soon - hopefully with a longer timeline 🫶
Darcy Hennessey Turenne
Director, Well Travelled
You're hired for life.
Well, seriously, you killed it and I have never been more happy working with a VFX guru as I was with you. You’re hired for life.
Shaw Flick
Creative Director, Pennant
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project.
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project. We're all so glad to have you in the Pennant mix.
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motion designer + director
motion designer + director
Motion that
Motion that
thinks
thinks
before it moves
Motion that
thinks
before
it moves
For studios and brands ready to go deep, so the work comes out clear.
Projects
Syndigo Agentic Product Experience
SaaS Product Launch
Direction
Design
Motion
Island AI Browser Demo
SaaS Demo
Design
Motion
Microba Brand Ident Transformation
Brand Launch
Direction
Design
Motion
Hello Beautiful
Documentary Graphics & Titles
Design
Motion
Arc'teryx Used Gear
Animated Explainer Video
Direction
Design
Illustration
Motion
Tia Awards
Live event - projection map
Design
Motion
If you're a creative director balancing three pitches and a deliverable due Friday…
If you're a creative director balancing three pitches and a deliverable due Friday…
If you're a creative director balancing three pitches and a deliverable due Friday…
I'm the collaborator who makes Friday easier.
I'm the collaborator who makes Friday easier.
I'm the collaborator who makes Friday easier.
Motion designer + director
Hi, I'm Kelly.
I work with studios and brands that need a motion partner who leans in when the deadlines get real.
I dig into the concept, ask the deeper questions underneath the brief, and then build the thing - with clarity.
I dig into the concept, ask the deeper questions underneath the brief, and then build the thing with clarity.
If you need motion that fills space, I'm not your human.
If you're looking for someone you can bring back without thinking twice, I'm your person.
Curiosities & Collabs
Ways we can work together
— 01
Explainer Videos
— 02
Product Launch Videos
— 03
Brand Anthems & Re-ignitions
— 01
Explainer Videos
— 02
Product Launch Videos
— 03
Brand Anthems & Re-ignitions
Jordan berry
producer, Pennant
Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us.
We're all so incredibly grateful to have such a talented collaborator to work with. Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us. I'm sure we'll have another one soon - hopefully with a longer timeline 🫶
Darcy Hennessey Turenne
Director, Well Travelled Collective
You're hired for life.
Well, seriously, you killed it and I have never been more happy working with a VFX guru as I was with you. You’re hired for life.
Shaw Flick
Creative Director, Pennant
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project.
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project. We're all so glad to have you in the Pennant mix.
Jordan berry
producer, Pennant
Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us.
We're all so incredibly grateful to have such a talented collaborator to work with. Someone dependable that can problem solve along with us. I'm sure we'll have another one soon - hopefully with a longer timeline 🫶
Darcy Hennessey Turenne
Director, Well Travelled Collective
You're hired for life.
Well, seriously, you killed it and I have never been more happy working with a VFX guru as I was with you. You’re hired for life.
Shaw Flick
Creative Director, Pennant
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project.
You brought skills, taste & vibe to the project. We're all so glad to have you in the Pennant mix.
Make Friday
Make Friday
easier
easier
Make
Friday
easier.
Project help, coffee, or "is this a fit?" - all welcome.
hello@kellykurtz.design
hello@kellykurtz.design
kelly kurtz
Independent motion designer & director. Brand anthems, launch promos, explainers. For studios and brands ready to go deep.
GET IN TOUCH
Squamish, BC, CA (PST timezone)
available for freelance worldwide
lets work together
lets work together
lets work together
I gratefully & respectfully honour the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples whose unceded territory I reside operate & recreate.
© Kelly Kurtz Design 2026. All rights reserved.
GET IN TOUCH
Squamish, BC, CA (PST timezone)
available for freelance worldwide
lets work together
lets work together
lets work together
I gratefully & respectfully honour the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples whose unceded territory I reside operate & recreate.
© Kelly Kurtz Design 2026. All rights reserved.
GET IN TOUCH
Squamish, BC, CA (PST timezone)
available for freelance worldwide
lets work together
lets work together
lets work together
I gratefully & respectfully honour the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples whose unceded territory I reside operate & recreate.
© Kelly Kurtz Design 2026. All rights reserved.