Explainly
US
Scarlett R. Bush
Scarlett Bush is the Director of Operations at Explainly, a San Francisco Bay Area-based animation and video agency. They’ve been working in the explainer video industry since 2016, bringing a strong background in production, writing, and operations. Since joining Explainly in 2020, Scarlett has overseen the production of hundreds custom videos for major clients like Uber, Clear, and Chamberlain. They've helped scale the company by building global creative teams, refining internal processes, and contributing to the agency’s 40+ industry awards. Scarlett is passionate about storytelling and preserving the art of animation in an increasingly automated media landscape. Outside of work, they’re an active supporter of independent cinema like CinemaSF and media communities like the Odyssey Film Institute in the Bay Area.
Work Experience
Director of OperationsExplainly | Nov 2020 – Present | Sausalito, CA (Hybrid)
- Oversee all business operations, including project management, sales, writing, outreach, and culture.
- Led the production of 400+ explainer videos and helped win 40+ industry awards.
- Manage global creative teams and improve internal systems for scalability and quality.
Ecommerce Coordinator & Strategist
Saatchi & Saatchi X | Apr 2021 – Jun 2022 | Remote
- Managed e-content strategy for Procter & Gamble on Walmart.com.
- Coordinated with marketing, supply chain, and account teams to optimize performance.
Ecommerce Vendor Account Manager
Walmart eCommerce | Oct 2019 – Jun 2021 | San Bruno, CA
- Oversaw online content and item setup for six P&G categories.
- Used sales and user data to improve listings and site performance.
Production Manager
Saatchi & Saatchi X | Jun 2019 – Oct 2019 | Springdale, AR
- Managed creative execution of in-store displays and tradeshow booths (e.g., Keurig, Gleem, Herbal Essences).
Associate Production Manager
Saatchi & Saatchi X | May 2017 – Jun 2019 | Springdale, AR
- Supported shopper marketing activations for brands like Gillette and Crest.
Project Manager & Writer
Explainify | Mar 2016 – May 2017 | Fayetteville, AR
- Managed video production and wrote scripts for explainer videos.
Film Credits
Slalom + AWS, Uber, Clear, Crystal Geyser, Red Cross, Panasonic, Tyson, Gillette, KeurigSkills & Titles
Core Skills:Animation production (2D, 3D, cel)
Scriptwriting & storytelling
Project & account management
Operations & team leadership
Sales support & client retention
Voiceover & post-production coordination
Digital content strategy (e-commerce & marketing)
Vendor & remote team coordination
Titles Held:
Director of Operations
Project Manager
Writer
Production Manager
Ecommerce Strategist
Account Manager
Awards
AVA 1Davey 14
Muse 14
Telly 14
