We are Optimus.
We’re a creative studio with history —
But we don’t live in it.
We’re here for what's next.
Every project is a chance to solve, shape, and make something hit harder than it should.

We care about the craft and the people behind it.
We make the process feel easy.
(Even when it's not.)

Chicago. New York. Anywhere.
We show up ready to push the work further.

Let’s make something exceptional.
Featured Work
News
Screen Magazine
Super Bowl Picks and Pans from Optimus Editor Ariana DeSimone
By Screen Magazine
February 9, 2026
The Howler
HoPs Work to Balance AI Expectations vs. Reality
By The Howler
January 15, 2026
Screen Magazine
5 Questions with Luis Mayorga
By Screen Magazine
December 16, 2025
Chicago Latino Film Festival
Best Short: Paper Flower
By Chicago Latino Film Festival
April 22, 2025
Reel Chicago
Optimus and ONE sign Sarah Gitersonke as Midwest sales rep
By Reel Chicago
April 7, 2025
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Tracy Spera
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Joanna Woods
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Mary Eiff
Michelle Stuart
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ONE at Optimus is a diverse team of award-winning directors that deliver the very best in commercial work and branded content
Our design studio offers a robust platter of creative services, from stunning motion design to high-end visual effects. Our team is tight-knit and seasoned, ready to take on any job big or small and make your jaw drop.
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