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Mike Gaynor
Motion Designer, 3D Generalist, Director
Mike Gaynor is a Senior Motion Design Lead at Shopify, based in Brooklyn, New York. He has over a decade of experience in motion design, direction, and 3D work, with a strong focus on brand identity and film.1 In addition to his role at Shopify, Mike is the co-founder and director of Ghost Story, a studio he established to collaborate with talented professionals he has met throughout his career.1
His professional journey includes roles such as Senior Motion Designer at Uber, where he worked on brand, marketing, and product projects, and Motion Design Lead at Droga5.1 Mike also has extensive freelance experience through his venture "Mike Makes Moves".2 His educational background includes studies at CSU Sacramento and the Academy of Art University in Animation and Visual Effects.1
