TY CRAWFORD
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER | PHOTOGRAPHER | DESIGNER | NERD
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER | PHOTOGRAPHER | DESIGNER | NERD
Multimedia designer and graphic artist culminating over 15 years of photography, web design, and e-learning development. Self starter with a passion for data-driven design to promote personalized brand awareness and deliver measurable results. Extensive instructional design and course development experience used for initiatives that enhance user experience within major universities and organizations.
Provide strategic multimedia solutions on a team of curriculum developers and communications specialists and support the development of engaging Learning materials to provide world-class customer and merchant support.
Responsible for developing engaging, multimedia eLearning materials using course outlines created by instructional designers for certification training and professional development curriculum.
Collaborate with design teams, marketing managers, and project stakeholders to produce data-driven multimedia solutions to increase web-traffic and sales for a variety of clients within the outdoor industry.
Produced e-learning assets on a team pioneering the design and development for the university’s highest technology initiatives.
West Liberty University – 2009
Jefferson Community College – 2007
REC School of Audio Engineering – 2006
Google UX Design Professional Certification – 2023
Devoted to creating exceptional user experiences through eLearning frameworks based on simplistic, common-sense functionality and usability.
Strong visual storyteller with innovative photography concepts using strobe and natural lighting combined with modern editing techniques and color management.
The technical know-how and advanced equipment to create compelling video that resonates with audiences and leaves a memorable impression.
Certified and experienced professional audio engineer providing recording, mixing, mastering, and publishing services
Using music and lyrics to drive the mood and direction of a project.
Colors, shapes, and textures found in architecture and the great outdoors.
Sourcing inspiration from peers and industries that offer opposite visual
styles.
Stimulating creativity by exploring completely new and unknown territories.
Frameworks based on simplistic common sense functionality and usability.
Unconventional lighting techniques that expand the boundaries of color and contrast.
Creating robust visual designs that incorporate both simplicity and scalability.
Adobe Creative Suite (15+ years), eLearning (13 years), Learning Management Systems (13 years), WordPress (10 years), LearnDash (5 years), Articulate (3 years), UI/UX (8 years), Video Compression (15+ years), Accessibility (13 years), Lighting (15+ years), Tumult Hype (6 years), GruntJS (6 years), NodeJS (6 years), Logic Pro X (10 years), Pro Tools (10 years), HTML (10 years), CSS (10 years), Instructional Design (13 years), Git (4 years), 3D (8 years), Project Management (8 years), Adobe Captivate (8 years), Adobe Premiere (10+ years), Google Analytics (8 years), Enfold Theme (9 years), WooCommerce (6 years), Graphic Design (10+ years), InDesign (8 years), Photoshop (15 years), Blender (7 years), Cinema4D (1 year), Daz3D (5 years), Marketing (5 years), After Effects (13+ years), Animation (10+ years), Illustrator (10+ years), DSLR Cameras (15+ years), Bootstrap (5 years)
One of Ty’s most commendable qualities is his dependability, especially under tight deadlines. He has been an invaluable asset in stressful situations, always managing to deliver high-quality work on time. His creativity knows no bounds; he has an exceptional talent for transforming early-stage ideas into artistic masterpieces, showcasing his ability to think outside the box and add value in ways I could never have imagined.
Working with Ty Crawford is like a warm knife through butter, “easy”. The thought and attention he puts into a project is second to none and the value he’s added to our projects at Lessons In Your Home far exceeds the cost of the service provided. More than that, I feel like Ty has taken a vested interest in our success. It’s not easy to find some who does amazing work. Finding someone who does elite work and who cares about your company at the same time is like finding a unicorn. Ty is a unicorn.
I am always impressed with his work. Ty is hard working, creative, and can connect with all different ages and kinds of people. I am confident that his attention to detail, and positive attitude, would be an asset in any workforce.
Ty is a master of his craft and can always be depended on to do a phenomenal job. No matter the difficulties of a project, Ty always – and I mean ALWAYS – has a good attitude. His optimism rubs off on even the strongest of cynics. Every team needs more Tys!
Ty is in a league of his own when it comes to producing high quality content quickly. He excels at clean visual communication and collaboration within and outside of his team. He demonstrates a phenomenal breadth of knowledge and adaptability on a daily basis.
Working with Ty was truly exceptional. His leadership and delegation skills are unparalleled, ensuring quality products within deadlines. Ty’s proficiency in various software tools, coupled with his innovative approach to problem-solving, makes him a valuable asset. A true jack of all trades, Ty swiftly masters new skills and adeptly imparts his knowledge in an organized and collected manner. As a team player, he consistently goes above and beyond, ready to assist whenever needed. Ty’s dynamic skill set and collaborative spirit make him an invaluable addition to any team.
Ty not only excelled as an immensely talented web lead and designer, but he also possessed serious skills in photography and videography. He truly embodies the essence of a utility player—adaptable, versatile, and consistently delivering exceptional results.
Ty is one of the most creative people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Not only does he come up with solutions when there are seemingly no options available, his work is beautiful. I’m always impressed by the perfection with the work he outputs.
Ty excelled at designing and implementing video, motion graphics, photography, audio production, graphics and other multimedia design assets for maximum effectiveness in both our online learning environment as well as special projects across the university enterprise.
He is a wonder and a gift and he has abilities far beyond his years to do accomplish any task that he is given as well as anything he sets his mind to. I am continually amazed not only at what he can do, but more so how he continues to seek out new opportunities to develop his talents and skills.
Where many creative talents only see their vision for a project, Ty has always been able to start a project based on a concept and then work with the principle players on a project to tweak his work to achieve a shared vision and/or goal.
Ty’s professional approach and attitude has made my job as host of a show quite easy as I know all the technical details will be handled correctly. I would recommend him strongly due to his strong work ethic.
Ty is one of the hardest working graduates of our Digital Media Design program. He is passionate about his work and puts 110% effort into his projects. Any company lucky enough to employ Ty will soon discover that he is worth his weight in gold. He has my highest recommendation.