Brett Mercer

Brett Mercer is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Entertainment Arts department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS), where he contributes expertise in motion design, video editing, and emerging media technologies. His work integrates cutting-edge tools such as 3D animation, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and real-time rendering to explore evolving visual narrative practices.

His professional experience includes roles as a Freelance Motion Designer/Video Editor (2019–Present), A/V Coordinator and Video Producer at Planet Ant Theater (2017–Present), and prior positions at Imagination, The Americas, and Velocity Cow. He studied Graphic Design at CCS from 2007 to 2011.

His research and creative interests center on the transformation of visual storytelling through digital and interactive platforms. He focuses on analyzing design trends across time and applying them to future-facing media forms, particularly in immersive and real-time environments.

Brett Mercer has not listed any publications or significant scholarly articles on the website. However, his practice reflects a strong engagement with applied digital arts and post-production innovation.

• Adjunct Instructor, College for Creative Studies (2022–Present)
• Freelance Motion Designer/Video Editor (2019–Present)
• A/V Coordinator and Video Producer, Planet Ant Theater (2017–Present)
• Motion Designer/Editor, Imagination, The Americas (2015–2019)
• Motion Designer/Editor, Velocity Cow (2012–2015)
• Trainee/Motion Designer, WDIV-TV/ClickOnDetroit.com

He has not listed any scientific awards, grants, or formal advising roles. There is no mention of lab affiliations or research teams. His creative practice appears to be individually driven with professional collaborations across theater, advertising, and media production sectors.