Nick Litwinko
Executive Producer | VFX, Animation, Post, & Production
212 W 104th St, 10025, New York, US.About
Highly accomplished Executive Producer with extensive experience leading high-end commercial productions, specializing in live action, motion graphics, animation, and VFX. Proven ability to drive business growth, optimize financial performance, and implement cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to deliver innovative solutions. Adept at managing large teams, fostering key client relationships, and diversifying revenue streams to achieve strategic objectives in dynamic media environments.
Work
New York, NY
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Summary
Oversee the U.S. expansion of a London-based VFX and design studio known for its bold visual style and rapid turnaround capabilities. Focused on strengthening stateside agency relationships, shaping production strategy, and integrating advanced creative tech into the studio’s workflow.
Highlights
Spearhead U.S. operations for a boutique VFX and design studio, building high-profile commercial campaigns for brands like Go RVing, IMAX, Lenovo, and Sonic.
Lead creative/technical integration of AI-driven workflows into live action, animation, and VFX pipelines, improving delivery speed and creative scope.
Drive aggressive business development in a competitive market, expanding U.S. client footprint through targeted outreach to agency creatives and executive producers.
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Summary
Helmed global, cross-disciplinary productions for a hybrid live action/animation studio celebrated for unconventional storytelling and experimental design. Acted as the central bridge between directors, creatives, and clients, ensuring complex multi-market campaigns were delivered flawlessly.
Highlights
Managed multidisciplinary teams across global offices, producing award-winning campaigns for major brands in both live action and high-end animation.
Negotiated complex cross-border production logistics and budgets ranging from quick-turn social spots to multimillion-dollar brand films.
Established long-term creative partnerships, directly contributing to repeat business and multi-year agency relationships.
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Summary
Led the studio’s expansion into narrative entertainment, managing the film and episodic VFX division. Built industry partnerships that elevated the company’s profile beyond advertising and into high-visibility television and feature film work.
Highlights
Directed the New York studio’s Film & TV VFX slate, from creative bid through final delivery, including feature film and episodic work.
Secured and managed relationships with studios, production companies, and directors to position Nice Shoes as a go-to VFX partner.
Oversaw departmental P&L, ensuring profitability while maintaining top-tier creative output.
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Summary
Directed the operations of a full-service creative content company during a period of significant diversification. Guided the growth of the New York office into emerging mediums while managing large-scale productions and a hybrid staff/freelance workforce.
Highlights
Scaled post-production and VFX operations to handle projects from $50K commercials to $2.5M+ cross-platform campaigns.
Contributed to business growth by diversifying core business into new mediums and revenue opportunities, expanding market reach.
Managed a 40-person staff and up to 50 freelancers, creating an agile structure to handle fluctuating project loads.
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Summary
Held leadership roles at prominent creative studios including PYSOP, BL:ND, Rogue Creative, and MTV Animation. Led large-scale commercial, broadcast, and animated productions, honing expertise in creative direction, team leadership, and client management.
Skills
Creative Problem-Solving
Concept Development for Commercials, TV, and Film Projects, Overseeing Multi-disciplinary Creative Teams, Innovative Use of Emerging Tech in Production Processes.
Leadership & Business Development
Strategic Partnership Building, Client Relationship Management, Managing High-Performance Teams (Staff and Freelancers), Sales and Business Development for Expanding Client Base and Revenue Streams, Mentorship and Development of Junior Production Team members..
Technical Expertise
VFX Production, Animation (2D, 3D, Stop-Motion), AI Solutions & Integration, Post-Production Techniques, Workflow Optimization, Advanced Technologies, Budgeting and Resource Allocation for Commercials, Film, and TV.
Awards
Clio Health 2023: Grand Award, Gold, and Bronze winning 'Lifesaving Radio'
Awarded By
Clio Health
Awarded for role as Executive Producer on the 'Lifesaving Radio' campaign, recognized with Grand, Gold, and Bronze honors.
Cannes 2023: BRONZE LION for 'Lifesaving Radio'
Awarded By
Cannes Lions
Received a Bronze Lion for the 'Lifesaving Radio' campaign, acknowledging contributions as Executive Producer.