Hi! I’m Mark.

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I’m a motion designer and creative lead who helps teams turn complex ideas into clear, engaging video.​

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Over the years, I’ve led creative direction and built visual systems for YouTube channels like SciShow, mental_floss , Healthcare Triage, Art Assignment, 100 Days, Eons, Origin of Everything, and Microcosmos. My work usually lives at the intersection of design, motion, and systems—things like title design, motion graphics, animation templates, and branding that scales across teams.

 

Currently, I’m the Assistant Director of Media Design & Operations at Harvard Medical School, where I lead a post-production team that creates educational videos for academic, clinical, and public audiences. Alongside that work, I work as a freelancer and have collaborated with organizations such as Target, Bloomingdale’s, 20th Century Fox, Central Indianapolis Community Foundation, and Well Done Marketing on motion design and video projects.

 

I like working with thoughtful teams who care about clarity, good process, and strong storytelling. If you’ve got a project in mind or just want to chat about motion design and video, reach out at  mark@olsenvideo.com. I'd love to hear from you!