Meet Justin Bogart | 3D Motion Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Justin Bogart and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Justin, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
A close friend of mine who is a Navy SEAL once described his success though the rigorous training and the insane work requirements as having “low talent, high hustle”. This is something I held close to my heart during my journey through having a complete 180 degree career change from working as a paramedic in San Diego to now pursuing a career in 3D motion design. I never thought of myself as a creative or design oriented person but with a few habits that I implemented early in my career has helped me create a name for myself and stand out in the design industry. These habits weren’t created over night and took many months to fully achieve the benefits that would come. The habit that has helped me the most over the years has been consistency. Consistency is key. Showing up everyday on the days when you are not motivated puts you in a much better position in the long run and will separate you from the rest. Working on your willpower just by 1% everyday will point your trajectory towards success in the long run. Whether it’s practicing new software or just searching for inspiration, whatever you can do to create that creative spark to keep you pushing towards more will set you up to make a lasting impression.
Also, having a hunger to learn and understand new techniques and concepts has also been a huge factor in my success thus far. Being capable in multiple areas of your profession will make you more marketable to those hiring you whether its directly with a client or freelancing for a studio. The design industry is and will be forever changing so without the appetite for learning you risk not staying relevant on the bleeding edge of design.
Lastly, just have fun with it. I think it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers of likes and follows but if you stay true to your own work and niche the success with soon follow. I wish someone would have told me this when I first started as I myself fell into the trap of worrying about algorithms and social media folly and wasn’t creating from the heart as cheesy as that may sound. People will see and appreciate your honesty and resonate with your journey as a designer.

I would love to chat with anyone just starting out as a designer or if you’d just like to say hello! Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am an action sports fan at heart so a lot of my work reflects that industry with a lot of my projects showcasing surf, skate, and mountain bike products. I thrive off of creating photorealistic commercials making the impossible possible by digital means that you normally wouldn’t be able to do with just a camera and real life physics. Things are always a process so implementing good habits and tools to help you along the way will greatly get you to where you want to be. Was it easy? Definitely not. Starting a creative business at the age of 26 was pretty difficult considering I was working on an ambulance just months prior. However, the lessons I learned along the way were priceless. Having the understanding to know that it’s not too late to start a new business or follow your dream job was crucial for me to have a happy and healthy work life.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Leucadia is definitely one of my favorite places here in San Diego. Getting a beer and some food at the Regal Seagull on the 101 and taking the quick walk to Beacons beach is always a solid choice. Also, Sushi Kuchi in Carlsbad has some of the best sushi around.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I wholeheartedly shoutout my inspiring and supportive wife Ashley. She has been my rock throughout this entire process and I can’t be grateful enough to have such a powerful woman in my corner. She’s my number one fan and although most of the time she has no clue how I do the things I do she is always stoked to see my work. Without her help these last few years, my business probably wouldn’t exist so I can’t thank her enough. Also, my friends over at Stept and Lockt Editorial. They have given me a massive push in my journey as a designer. I spent 3 months working with them as an intern as a 3D/CG artist under their post production studio. Huge shout outs to Connor Scofield and Ruel Smith for all their help and encouragement during the early stages of my career.

Website: www.justinbogartmedia.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbmotion/