Sam Bertken - Graphic Design Proposal

About Me

Creative director, motion designer, and video producer with 10+ years of experience across graphic design, animation, and editorial video. Experienced telling complex stories — policy, documentary, social — with clarity, humor, and impact. Open to freelance and full-time opportunities.

What I Do

Video Editing

I've shot and edited video for non-profit advocacy organizations and political campaigns.

Video Editing Reel

Motion Graphics

I've designed and constructed motion graphics to add important clarity and a bit of fun to complex subject matter.

Motion Graphics Reel

Brand & Visual Identity

I've created brand identities for media startups, progressive policy non-profits, performing arts organizations, and more. I work collaboratively with stakeholders to capture an ephemeral vibe in a clear container of color, type and graphics.

Outerlands Media - Full brand & site design

Designed the full visual identity and implemented it on Wix, including logo, iconography, color system, typography, and site layout.

Visit Outerlands Media →

Gary McCoy for District 8 Supervisor - Full brand & site design

Designed the full visual identity and implemented it on Squarespace, including logo, typography, and color system.

Visit Gary McCoy for District 8 Supervisor →

Data Visualization

I collaborate well with experts and data scientists to make the story the numbers are telling clear. I've used motion graphic animations to explain policies from capital financing to corporate taxes supporting small businesses.

Good Policy - Motion Graphic Data Visualization

I translated data points and policy details into simple motion graphics using After Effects and Premiere Pro. I represented data simply and effectively, and applied narrative storytelling to help audiences connect to important, abstract concepts.

Watch the Commercial Vacancy Tax Explainer

Watch the Small Business Funding Explainer

Pricing

Brand Sprint

$800 - $1200

Logotypes, color systems, typography, asset ownership - we'll go from a blank slate and an idea to a viable product on a swift timeline.

Let's start it up

Monthly Retainer

$300 - $500/month

Monthly access to customized design services- social assets, newsletter headings, one-off content pieces.

Let's team up

One-Off Project

$150 - $300/month

For established brands, I'll turn out a newsletter header, social media carousel, a TikTok ending card (you name it) so you can keep getting your message out quickly.

Let's get it done

I work at rates built for people-powered organizations, not agency budgets.

Want To Work Together?

Current Status

I'm accepting freelance contract opportunities and open to discussing full-time roles at this time.

References

Julie Edwards

MJE Strategies

2025 - Edited video optimized for social media supporting mayoral candidate

Contact available upon request

Daniel Anderson

Anderson Political & Outerlands Media

2025 - Created the brand identity for new media venture and local candidate for supervisor

Contact available upon request