Tom Roarty is a multidisciplinary Art Director and multimedia creator based in New York City, specializing in animation, video production, and dynamic storytelling for digital platforms. With over a decade of professional experience, Tom brings a unique fusion of traditional design principles and cutting-edge AI-powered techniques to his creative work.

At Scholastic Inc., Tom produced high-impact animated videos, explainer content, and cross-platform visual campaigns that amplified brand engagement by over 90%. His expertise in storyboarding, video editing, and motion design also drove major audience growth across web, social, and live event channels. At the New York Post, he elevated editorial storytelling through motion-based visuals, increasing audience interaction by 80%, while leading innovation in multimedia journalism.

Tom is highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro, and skilled at crafting seamless narratives through a blend of video, animation, and AI-enhanced visual workflows. His background spans branded content, short-form storytelling, educational media, and cultural arts projects.

Tom’s work reflects a commitment to high-impact storytelling, emotional resonance, and innovative design — qualities he now brings to his independent film and animation projects.