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Johan Eriksson



Personal work2D Motion & Illustration2015 – Present
This ongoing collection of animations and illustrations serves as a vibrant exploration of art and creation. Originating from a daily practice, it showcases a unique blend of techniques and styles that reflect my artistic growth and evolution.

Each piece demonstrates a commitment to experimenting with various tools and pushing creative boundaries. The collection captures my personal creative journey, celebrating both innovation and the simple joy of making art.

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Verizon 5G Edge Keynote
2D Motion2021
For Verizon's 5G Edge Keynote, we collaborated closely to create an engaging hype film that set the tone for their partnership with Amazon Web Services. Moving away from their traditional black, white, and red palette, we embraced the freedom of a wide-open brief to tell an abstract story of transition from old technology to 5G.

Color became the main character in our narrative, representing the "magic juice" powering this new technology. Drawing inspiration from 60s video art and modernist photography, we crafted a vibrant visual language using dynamic color spectrums, resulting in a film that felt both timeless and fresh.
 Credits:

Direction: Buck
Creative Director: Daniel Oeffinger
Associate Creative Director: Chris Palazzo
Design: Guillermo Zapiola, Renaud Futterer, Ross McCampbell
Animation: Johan Eriksson, Romain Loubersanes, Ross McCampbell, Daniel Oeffinger
We the People "Miracle of Morning"
2D Motion2021
In collaboration with the Obamas and Netflix, “The Miracle of Morning” is the final episode of the Schoolhouse Rock-inspired series We The People, created by Chris Nee and Kenya Barris. This musical anthology aims to educate a nation on civics, addressing topics often misunderstood.

The episode, narrated through the perspective of Amanda Gorman, beautifully captures today’s uncertainties while promoting an optimistic vision for the future. It encourages young audiences to engage in social and political activism, culminating in a powerful message about individual impact within communities.

At the 2022 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, the series won the statue for Outstanding Short Form Program.

Full credits at BUCK.CO

Figjam
2D Motion & Design2021
For the launch of FigJam, Figma partnered with Buck to produce a series of brief and engaging animations that showcase the platform's key features. I contributed to the project by designing and animating, bringing FigJam’s unique aspects to life in a dynamic way.

Credits:

BUCK

Group Creative Director: Ben Langsfeld
Creative Director: Jon Gorman
Associate Creative Director: Joyce N Ho
Executive Producer: Joe Nash
Producer: Alex Decaneas, Russel Greene
Animation Lead: David Hobizal
Design: Melissa Miyamoto Mills, Hannah Sun, Johan Eriksson, VeroGomez
2D Animation: David Hobizal, Hannah Sun, Melissa Miyamoto Mills,Johan Eriksson, Vero Gomez, Gilles Desmadrille, Mark Butchko




We Are Playgrounds
2D Motion2022
For the inaugural in-person launch of The Art Department Festival, We Are Playgrounds aimed to create a striking visual identity after two years of virtual events. The goal was to appeal to a diverse audience of creatives across various media, including film, animation, and game design.

At BUCK, we developed a comprehensive design toolkit that included opening titles, signage, and social assets, reflecting the festival's eclectic nature. Our creative process followed three principles: Think & Wonder, Play & Explore, and Make & Make Better, fostering collaboration among team members.

I contributed through animation, bringing the new visual identity to life and celebrating the diverse artistic disciplines represented at the festival.

Credits:

BUCK

Executive Creative Director: Vincent Lammers
Executive Producer: Chance Woodward
Creative Director: Richard Gray
Art Directors: Fabrizio Lenci, Simon Buijs
Animation Directors: Daniel Rodrigues, Joe Brooks
CG Supervisor: Joao Rema
Senior Producers: Carolina Brandão, Jamey Kitchens
Production Coordinator: Bénédicte Gold-Dalg
Design: Anna Moessnang, Bernd Bousard, Christo Silveira, Dan Cantelm, Léa Zhang, Mijke Coebergh, Rasmus Stenberg, Thea Glad, Yana Abramova
2D Animation/After Effects: Andrés Cuevas, Dan Cantelm, Jardeson Rocha, Jaume Mestre, Johan Eriksson, Laurentiu Lunic
2D Animation/Cel: Thea Glad, Tinghe Yang
Creative Technologist: Rozi Zhu
CG Artists: Beatrice Viguier, Charlotte Vallet, Manon Sailly, Sonal Jadhav

Client Music & Sound Design: Antfood
ECD: Pedro Botsaris
Lead Composer & Sound Designer: Charley van Veldhoven
Composer & Sound Designer: Rory White
Producers: Alette Boogman, Marina Kagan

Spotify Summer Campaign
2D Motion2023
With the incredible team at BUCK, I helped animate Spotify's 2023 Summer OOH and social campaign, an energetic, visually dynamic series that brought Spotify’s summer vibes to life across cultural hotspots like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Atlanta. BUCK’s team designed and animated 24 unique visuals, all unified within a bold graphic border system, creating a cohesive yet playful set that represented Spotify’s brand.

The campaign included site-specific designs, from massive digital displays in LA and Times Square to mural installations in Miami’s Wynwood, extending Spotify’s summer aesthetic worldwide through animations, digital screens, and vibrant visuals.

Credits:

Group Creative Director: Thomas Schmid
Creative Director: Liron Eldar-Ashkenazi
Executive Producer: Kim Stephens
Senior Producer: Monica Lynn
Production Coordinator: Jennifer Blackwell
Art Director: Sylvia Witter
Design Lead: Danilo Rodrigues
Design: Zack Williams, Joe Melhuish, Victoria Kociman, Alex Kiesling, Julia Chu, Kenni Huang, Nikko Gary, Vero Gomez, Doug Lee, Joel Plosz, Dan Muangprasert, Shirley Chong, Shannon Rollins, Victoria Rosselli
2D Animation Lead: Lisa Kim
2D Animation: Kyle Snider, Johan Eriksson, Vero Gomez, Jon Riedell
3D Animation: Victoria Kociman
Sr. Brand Strategist: Asia Hunt
Cartoon Network – Wideload VacayAnimation Lead, 2D Motion2021
As Lead Animator on Wideload, I directed animation for three engaging 60-second episodes designed to entertain both kids and adults for Cartoon Network. Our bold concepts, such as a 60-foot Metal Demon Lord, garnered enthusiastic approval from the client, who encouraged us to embrace our creative instincts.

I was responsible for overseeing character design and leading a talented team of animators throughout the production process. We focused on developing a vibrant visual style and infusing humor into the narrative. By conducting animation tests, we refined our approach, ensuring that the final episodes effectively balanced comedy and storytelling within a tight timeline.

BUCK Credits:
Executive Creative Director: Ben Langsfeld
Group Creative Director: Thomas Schmid
Executive Producer: Jay Brooker, Jeff Ellermeyer, Joe Nash, Kirsten Collabolletta, Nick Carmen
Creative Director: Sean McClintock
Producer: Andre Araujo, Billy Mack
Art Director: Max Vogel
Animation Director: Chad Colby
2D Animation Lead: Johan Eriksson
Storyboard: Chad Colby, Junyi Xiao, Sean McClintock, Thomas Schmid, Tinghe Yang, Trystin Pease, Tucker Klein
Design: Ben Nichols, Johan Eriksson, Jose Flores, Justin Cassano, Kenni Huang, Kyle Strope, Sean McClintock, Yker Moreno
2D Animation: "Andy's Archipelago" by John Dalton Harts, Dan Cantelm, Diego Abad, Esteban Esquivo, Fabien Rousseau, Gilles Desmadrille, Lisa Kim, Matty Deans, Nick Petley, Paola Chen, Sean Merk, Timo Prousalis, Zackary Miller
Cel Animation: Tinghe Yang Editor: Cameron Kelly, Dave Conte, Peter Brandi Client Producer: Heather Laird

Sound:
Music Studio: Antfood
Composer: Alexander Taub, Spencer Casey, Wilson Brown
Sound Designer: Matthew Ryals, Spencer Casey, Yuta Endo
Creative Director: Wilson Brown
Audio Mix: Antfood



Zapier Motion Library2D Motion2023
We partnered with Zapier to create six unique animated snippets, each highlighting their sophisticated automation capabilities with a fresh design and animation style. Inspired by user feedback and product insights, we crafted each piece to showcase Zapier’s mission to simplify work life, combining intricate details and dynamic visuals.

For this project with BUCK, I animated the "Clear Your Brain" video, where clusters of computer viruses overtake the screen, bringing a relatable chaos to life. Working alongside designer Kyle Strope, we developed a saturated, high-energy piece that reflects Zapier’s promise to streamline tasks so users can focus on the big picture.

Credits:

Group Creative Director: Daniel Oeffinger
Executive Producer: Kim Stephens, Kitty Dillard
Creative Director: Liron Eldar-Ashkenazi
Art Director: Liron Eldar-Ashkenazi
Producer: Alexi Yeldezian, Andre Araujo

Design: Gunnar Pettersson, Jesseter Wang, Joel Plosz, Kyle Strope, Pierre-Nicolas Riou, Rodney Lambright, Twisha Patni, Zuheng Yin

Animation: Hannah Sun, Jesseter Wang, Joel Plosz, Johan Eriksson, Pierre-Nicolas Riou, Rodney Lambright, Thea Glad

Sound Design & Mix: Alex dos Santos, Andy Lyon, Dave Conte, Kirk Johnson, Peter Kallstrom

Zapier Team:
Head of Creative, Brand Studio: Aaron Poe
Senior Design Producer: Ashley Hadeed
Brand Design Lead: Julia Jaskolska
Senior Designer, Brand: Talia Eisenberg



Google Pixel 4a2D Motion2020
For the launch campaign of Google’s Pixel 4a, the budget-friendly version of the Pixel 4, we created a series of three dynamic spots, each highlighting a unique feature of the phone. With the product at the forefront, we embraced a clean and vibrant style to effectively showcase its capabilities.

Credits:

Executive Creative Director: Orion Tait
Group Creative Director: Daniel Oeffinger
Creative Director: Yker Moreno
Senior Producer: Billy Mack
Art Director: Guillermo Zapiola
Design: Guillermo Zapiola
2D Animation: Alex Perry, Gilles Desmadrille, Willie Russel,
Hayato Yamane, Rachael Park, Johan Eriksson
CG: Taylor James, Chris Ribar, Joy Tien
Nike Unexpected Running Conversations2D Motion2021
With the team at Buck I had the privilege to work on these spots for Nike NYC. Nike came to us with a great idea: They wanted to pair artists with athletes’ stories to create inspiring content for the NYC running community. We were invited to spearhead the campaign through a series of spots that mixed live-action and animation, each profiling a different runner and each featuring the work of a different BUCK artist. After selecting three artists from our roster of talented folks, we were off and running with the Nike crew. These are the two episodes which I had the opportunity to lead and animate on.

Credits

Client: Nike
Directed By: BUCK
Group Creative Director: Thomas Schmid
Executive Producer: Billy Mack
Associate Creative Director: Ege Soyuer
Producer: Tracey McDonough
Production Coordinator: Victoria Sigel
Lead Artists: Ege Soyuer, Lucas Brooking, Simone Noronha
Animation Lead: Johan Eriksson
Writer: Amanda Bluegrass
Design: Ege Soyuer, Glen Miralles, James Noellert, Justin Cassano, Lara Lee,
Liz Smith, Lucas Brooking, Lumi Chang, Simone Noronha,
Tucker Klein, Yeojin Shin, Yukyung Lee
2D Animation: Aleksander Saharovsky, Dan Cantelm, David Stumpf, Deco Daviola,
Gilles Desmadrille, Glen Miralles, Johan Eriksso,n Liz Smith, Lucas Brooking,
Michael Wilkinson, Olivia Blanc, Rachel Reid, Sean Merk,
Serkan Goncagül, William Pietsch,
Cel Animation: Deco Daviola, Olivia Blanc, Rachel Reid
Head of Editorial: Cudjo Collins
Editor: Cameron Kelly, Dave Conte, Peter Brandi, Talia Mazzarella
Head of Finishing: Jose Fuentes
Colorist: Dylan Hageman

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