Hi, I’m Margaret Hayford!

Motion Designer/ Illustrator/ Bread baker
Based in New York City Metropolitan Area.

I started my journey of animation with a BA from American University in Film/Graphic Design.
Then I moved to NYC to receive my MFA in Computer Arts from the School of Visual Arts. After working at a social media ad agency for several years, I moved out of New York City and started my own business.

My work consists of a variety of styles in 2D and some 3D. I love using different illustration and animation techniques to help to tell better stories.

My work is heavily inspired by my love of the outdoors. hiking and paddle boarding.

Clients I’ve worked with:
Complex Networks, Google, Samsung, American Express, Giant Food, Great Wolf Lodge, Merck Manuals, Party City, Redbox, Gerolsteiner, Barbarian, Masonry NYC, Lattice Form, Likeable Media

Extra:
Hiking Manitou Point Trail with my dog (2024) Watch here
Likeable Talks: How animation reflects our own bias and shapes the bias of our future generations (2019) Watch here

Need help with telling a story or talk about the newest animated movies?
Send me an email.