Brendan Stern

Bringing Stories to Life Through Animation and Motion Graphics

Brendan has been with Golden Shovel since 2017, creating 3D architectural visuals, directing video edits, and developing motion graphics from script to storyboard to final product. He specializes in producing marketing visuals, including product and character animation, architecture, game design, and interactive design.

He has contributed to numerous economic development projects, including Kettering Research Park, Golden Shovel’s logo animation, Northwoods, Dayton South, Halifax County, Chippewa EDC, and IRRRB, providing 3D visuals and full production support for 360-degree videos. Brendan’s experience also extends to product marketing and visual content creation.

Brendan holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Animation and Multimedia from Academy College.

An Emmy Award-winning animation director, Brendan is passionate about delivering high-quality visual storytelling for diverse industries. Outside of work, he is a published board game designer and enjoys cooking, playing disc golf, and traveling with his family.