We were lucky to catch up with Justin Moraczewski recently and have shared our conversation below.

Justin, appreciate you joining us today. Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?

I’m very fortunate to be able to make a living as a creative professional. It’s a challenging career that has had me working with great people and on some interesting projects over the last 16 years. I never thought I’d be working as a creative, after high school I had originally started college for a biology degree. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do with this degree but I knew I liked taking photos of plants and animals, and that led me to eventually changing paths to studying photography and graphic design instead. I’d taken on a few small freelance jobs during college but my first full-time creative job came after just moving to New York City, where I got a job as a graphic designer for a small wholesale cell phone accessory company working on designs for cell phone cases, advertisements, and updating the website. This was a great first job but something was off and I left after a year. I took a short break in my creative career and got a job as a bread baker where I worked the overnight shift making rye bread and pretzels at 2am. I still wanted to be a creative professional so I used this time to reevaluate my career path, focus on some personal creative projects, learn new skills, and take on some freelance work on the side to continue to gain experience. The bread bakery eventually closed and I took this as a sign to return to my creative career path. I then found a job for a graphic supervisor for a live television talk show, The View. I’d never thought of working in TV but the work was fun, fast paced, exciting. I worked my way up to senior designer, learning a lot of new skills along the way like animation, motion design, and creating assets for video editors. In 2021 I was itching for a change both in my career and in life so my wife and I left our home and careers in New York and decided to spend 7 straight months hiking the Appalachian Trail, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My plan was that after finishing the trail I would work as a freelancer, where I could focus on doing the kind of work that I wanted to be doing. Since then I have been working as a freelance 3D artist and motion designer working with individual brands and design studios. Looking back, I might have prioritized learning motion design and animation earlier, as those skills have been invaluable in my recent work. But overall, I believe each step in my journey taught me something important that shaped my career.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a freelance 3D artist and motion designer specializing in creating photorealistic 3D animations and digital assets for a wide range of industries. My work focuses on helping individual brands or working with a team at design studios to bring their products, concepts, and ideas to life in ways that would be challenging, costly, or impossible to achieve in the real world. Most of my work involves creating product animations, advertisements, infographics, and digital visuals.
While I primarily work in the consumer goods and beauty industries, my work includes other fields as well, such as documentaries, broadcast, and automotive. My clients often come to me when they need high-quality content that showcases their products in compelling and creative ways. Sometimes, the goal is to solve specific challenges, such as visualizing a product before production, or simply to create something that looks exciting and aligns with their brand’s identity.
What sets me apart is my ability to craft solutions that are both effective and efficient without overcomplicating the process. I strive to make every project a stress-free experience for my clients, offering creative problem-solving and delivering work that exceeds expectations.
One of the things I’m most proud of is my ability to approach each challenge with a fresh perspective. Whether it’s a simple animation or a complex concept, my goal is to find the best way to visually communicate my clients’ ideas in a way that resonates with their audience. My goal is always to combine creativity with functionality, ensuring the final product not only looks great but also solves the problem it was designed to address.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding part of being an artist is seeing my work out in the world. Whether it’s a broadcast graphic introducing a guest on TV or an ad for the latest gadget popping up on social media, nothing beats knowing something I created is connecting with people and leaving an impression.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

The main force driving my creative journey is the world around me and the inspiration I draw from everyday life. I’m interested unique textures, beautiful lighting, and the challenge of recreating or animating these elements in my work. I’m also driven by a curiosity to understand how things work and finding ways to interpret and reimagine them creatively. This constant exploration helps keep my work fresh.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://justinmoraczewski.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmoraczewski/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmoraczewski/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/justinmoraczewski