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AIGA NY & Panimation Present
Easing In, Standing Out: Leading Motion Design
Tuesday, June 3 2025
6:00–7:30 pm
Upcoming Event
Tuesday, June 3 2025
6:00–7:30 pm

AIGA NY & Panimation Present
Easing In, Standing Out: Leading Motion Design

Tuesday, June 3 2025
6:00–7:30 pm

AIGA NY & Panimation Present
Easing In, Standing Out: Leading Motion Design

An Evening of Insight & Inspiration with Motion Designers at the Top of Their Game

What does leadership really look like in the world of motion design? How do you balance creative direction, client expectations, and personal growth—while still finding space to recharge? And where does mentorship, inclusivity, or even AI fit into the future of this fast-evolving field?

Join Emily Collins, Mercy Lomelin, Kelli Miller, Heather Seidel, Jules Verardi, JungIn Chloé Yun, and moderator Dorca Musseb for a powerful, honest, and inspiring panel discussion featuring these powerhouse leaders shaping the motion design and animation industry. From candid stories behind their favorite projects to actionable advice on leadership, hiring, collaboration, and self-care—this conversation will center vulnerability without losing momentum.

Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up in your creative journey, you’ll walk away with wisdom you can apply immediately—and a renewed sense of what it means to lead with intention.

Event Series: Fresh Dialogue
These events are critical discussions that focus on current events, personal experiences, issues of cultural relevance, and emerging topics in the world of design.

Tickets
We are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your ticket and donation supports AIGA NY and costs associated with events such as speaker honorariums, productions costs, and venue fees. If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact Stacey@aigany.org.

Schedule
  • 6:00 pm Doors open & check-in
  • 6:30 pm Event begins
  • 7:30 pm Event ends
Tickets
  • Non-members $25.00
  • AIGA & MAD Members $15.00
Museum of Arts and Design


2 Columbus Circle - Auditorium lower level
New York, 10019

About Panimation



Panimation NYC: Founded in London in 2015 by 3 friends looking to connect in a male-heavy industry, Panimation quickly became a growing community within Motion Graphics. In 2017, Emily Suvanvej and Dorca Musseb co-founded the Panimation NYC Chapter. What started out as a brunch with 7 folks grew into a community of over 400 women, trans and non-binary friends connecting & highlighting the art, animation and accomplishments of those underreppresented across NYC Motion Graphics.

Museum of Arts and Design


2 Columbus Circle - Auditorium lower level
New York, 10019