James Kirkman
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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linkedin.com/in/kirkmanjames
Summary
For more than 20 years, I have helped creative teams service national and global brands, winning awards & happy clients along the way. During my career I have done everything from hands-on production to directing creative teams.
My work has appeared throughout the Americas, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, & the Middle East. I remain grateful for the opportunity I have to share brand stories across cultures and continents. If you would like to know more, please get in touch. Experience
Creative Director
Freelance
2009 - Present (14 years)
Direction and Design for a variety of clients worldwide. Please see: https://www.jameskirkman.com/ Creative Director
XISM
Oct 2015 - Present (7 years 4 months)
XISM is an Experiential Marketing and Innovation consultancy founded by renowned experience expert James A. Kern. As a consultancy and creative services boutique, XISM provides ‘white label’ creative to the world’s top agencies and brands. Please see: https://xism.net/ Agency Clients Include:
Authentic Agency
CG Creative Studios
Czarnowski
Drury
Extraordinary Events
FREEMAN XP / FREEMAN
Ideas with Impact
InVision Communications
Manifold
Media Loft
One Smooth Stone
Pix Productions
Publicis Experiences
Sitke Group
ZED INK
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End Clients Include:
Adobe
Astellas
Boston Consulting Group
Cisco
Herbalife
Intel
Marketo
Microsoft
Optum
Oxitec
Siebel Scholars
Sanofi Genzyme
SAP
Verizon
RFP Responses Include:
Autodesk
General Electric
Hyundai
Infiniti
Intel
T-Mobile
Volkswagen
Creative Director
Spinifex Group
May 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Spinifex combines rich content, cutting-edge technology and interactive applications to deliver immersive, delightful, and strategic experiences worldwide. I worked with local and remote teams around the world to deliver the best solutions for our clients. Projects Include:
Pepsi
Pepsi Instagram wall: Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Samsung
Concept Development - Pop-Up Store Experience ‘Samsung Escape Pod’ (R/GA New York) Scion
Toyota National Dealer Meeting
Los Angeles International Auto Show
Detroit International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show
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Scion Digital Engagements:
Scion Breakout: Unity3D Game
Scion Power Player: HTML 5 Video Juke Box
Scion Pure Process ID Pylon: HTML 5 Kiosk
Scion Pure Process Plus: Keynote Kiosk
Scion Future Viewer: Optical 3D Multi-Plane Viewer: iM Concept Scion Media:
Concept Development ‘Flatitude’
Tesla
Detroit International Auto Show
Auto Shanghai
Tesla Digital Engagements:
Autopilot and Dual Motor: Interactive Touch Tables
(Unity3D, Rich Media, Touch Foil Film)
Tesla Media:
Autopilot and Dual Motor
Toyota
Los Angeles International Auto Show
Detroit International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show
Washington D.C. Toyota Board Of Governors
Toyota Digital Engagements:
Toyota Mirai Technical Asset package:
(Arduino, Unity3D, Rich Media, Touch Foil Film, Transparent LCD) Mirai Element Mixing Station
Mirai Safety Station
Mirai Range Station
Mirai Infrastructure Station
Mirai Fuel Stack Station
Toyota In-Car iPad App: Keynote Kiosks
Navistar / International Truck
Concept Development - Digital Engagements
Seibo
Website: Responsive Web Design
Please see: http://www.spinifexgroup.com/
Creative Director
MOCEAN
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Tricky Squid is an experiential design consultancy within mOcean; A multi-faceted advertising agency and entertainment marketing company. With Cindy Hauser at the helm, Tricky Squid creates engagements for live events for the likes of Google, YouTube, HP, as well as a host of other corporate clients. Please see: http://www.moceanla.com/
My Role:
Creative Direction, Art Direction and Design of Environmental & Event graphics for Google and YouTube
Google:
Google Engage 2014
YouTube:
YouTube Music Awards
YouTube Partner Spotlight
Creative Director
Spinifex Group
Apr 2014 - May 2014 (2 months)
Freelance projects included:
Project: Worldwide - 2014 GLS Conference: Event Graphics NISSAN Japan - General Concept Development: Digital Engagements Please see: http://www.spinifexgroup.com/
Senior Creative
John McNeil Studio
Jan 2011 - Feb 2014 (3 years 2 months)
John McNeil Studio is focused on building brands through the power of creative solutions and the quality of their execution. It is a hybrid ad agency and production facility in California's Bay Area serving technology and lifestyle clients.
My Role:
Motion Design: Juniper Networks: Event Graphics: Mobile World Congress 2014 Motion Design / Content Creation: Juniper Networks: 'Deception Force' (iOS / Android app) Look Development, Technical Direction: Juniper Networks: 'Deception Force' Trailer Motion Design: Juniper Networks: Event Graphics: Mobile World Congress 2011 Animation & Compositing: Juniper Networks Rebrand Microsite Animation & Compositing: Juniper Networks: Rich Media Advertising Art Direction, Animation & Compositing: Heaven 17 Concert Graphics Please see: http://www.johnmcneilstudio.com/
Art Director
Charlie Company
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2014 - 2014 (less than a year)
Charlie Company is a creative service agency and multidisciplinary production company specializing in promotion and branding campaigns for broadcast entertainment. My Role:
Art Direction & Design of Pitch Boards for the 2014 Guys Choice Awards on SPIKE Please see: http://charlieco.tv/
Art Director
Strange & Wonderful
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 (2 months)
Strange & Wonderful is helmed by the founder of both Digital Kitchen and Superfad, Will Hyde. Under his direction they service a number of entertainment and consumer clients. My Role:
Art Direction & Design of Pitch Boards for the 2014 Super Bowl Pre-Game Show on FOX Please see: http://strangeandwonderful.co/
Art Director
Seismic Productions
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)
Seismic Productions is an award-winning creative marketing company that has been providing strategy and innovative content to the entertainment industry for over 20 years. My Role:
Art Direction & Design for Feature Film Advertising & Marketing: About Last Night
Aztec Warrior
Baggage Claim
Carrie (Reboot)
The Butler
The Other Women
We're The Millers
Please see: http://www.seismicproductions.com/site/ Artist
Mirada Studios
Apr 2013 - Jun 2013 (3 months)
Mirada Studios is a storytelling company formed by directors Guillermo del Toro and Mathew Cullen, cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, and executive producer Javier Jimenez to spearhead a production model that integrates classic narrative tradition and the art of storytelling with emerging technologies. My Role:
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Environment Design & Matte Painting:
Hewlett Packard: Digital Out Of Home: (BBDO NY)
Please see: http://mirada.com/about
Design Director
Studio City PXL
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 (8 months)
As of 2014, Studio City is north America’s Largest, Most Award Winning Media Marketing Agency for 14 consecutive years.
My Role:
Design Direction, Art Direction, and Design:
McDonald's: In-store television platform: Re-Brand CSI Miami: Syndication Promotions
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 10: Broadcast Promotions The Talk Season 3: Re-Brand and Broadcast Promotions Katie Season 1: Broadcast Promotions
Dish Nation Season 1: Broadcast Promotions
Please see: http://www.studiocity.com/
Art Director
MOCEAN
Apr 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)
mOcean is a creative agency that specializes in branding, marketing, and content development for the entertainment industry.
My Role:
Creative Direction, Art Direction & Design for Film & Television: Film:
The Crow (Reboot)
Max Steel
TV:
Anger Management
Discovery I.D.
Ghost Hunters
Please see: http://mocean.tv/
Art Director
Digital Domain
2013 - 2013 (less than a year)
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Founded in 1993, Digital Domain has delivered innovative visuals for more than 100 movies including
“Iron Man 3,” the “Transformers” series, and “Titanic." Its artists have earned multiple Academy Awards® in the Special Effects and Technical Award categories. Also a creative force in advertising, Digital Domain has brought its artistry to hundreds of commercials, video games and music videos.
My role:
Art Direction & Design of Agency boards and Directors' pitches for Digital Domain's Commercial Division in Los Angeles.
Please see: http://digitaldomain.com/
Art Director
Framework Studio
Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 (4 months)
Framework is a brand driven production company. The company and it's creative team work with major film studios, A-List film makers, and top television networks. My Role:
Advertising, Art, & Design for Film & Television:
Film:
That's My Boy
Love And Honor
Parental Guidance
TV:
Breakout Brasil
The Voice
The Soul Man
The Ricki Lake Show
Please see: http://frameworkla.com/
Artist
Iron Claw
May 2012 - Jun 2012 (2 months)
Iron Claw is a creative studio working with a diverse client portfolio to create stories through the integration of live-action, design and visual effects. My Role:
Advertising, Animation, & Design
EA Sports:
Madden 13: Game Opening Animation & E3 Presentation James Kirkman - page 7
Please see: http://ironclaw.com/
Artist
Prologue
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 (3 months)
Prologue is helmed by Kyle Cooper, a pioneer of modern motion design. With too many accolades to count, the entire studio is an exercise in precision, innovation, and hard work. My Role:
Motion Design, Animation, and Compositing for Feature Film: Battleship (Alien Vision and Shredder Vision FX)
3D Modeling and Compositing for Television:
EUFA Champions League (ESPN)
Please see: http://prologue.com/whats-past
Artist
Art Machine
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)
Art Machine is a powerhouse of creative executions and strategic solutions for the world's premiere entertainment properties, across all types of media. My Role:
Art, Advertising, & Content for the Film, Television, and Gaming Industries. Bioshock Infinite
Batman Arkham City
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Lord Of The Rings Online
Please see: http://www.artmachine.com/
Artist
Trailer Park Group
Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 (10 months)
Trailer Park is the world's leading entertainment agency. If you have enjoyed it, there is a good chance that the folks at Trailer Park have worked on it. Located in the heart of hollywood, Trailer Park is without equal in the area of entertainment marketing.
My Role:
Advertising, Animation, & Design for Film, Television, and Gaming Clients. Big Miracle
Crazy Stupid Love
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Conan the Barbarian
Footloose
Horrible Bosses
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Kung Fu Panda 2
Lion King 3D
New Years Eve
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Project X
Prom
Sucker Punch
The Secret World of Arrietty
Water for Elephants
Winnie The Pooh
Please see: http://www.trailerpark.com/
Artist
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 (1 year)
Duck Studios offers a wide range of services that include motion graphics, stop-motion, editing, film title design, episodics, visual effects, and animation.
My Role:
Gatorade: Concept Development and VFX – Web Films / Rich Media Please see: http://www.duckstudios.com/
Art Director
FOX NE&O (DIGITAL) (DIVISION)
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 6 months)
As a (freelance) part of FOX sports design I worked on projects for: Major League Baseball (MLB)
National Football League (NFL)
Major League Soccer (MLS)
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Please see: http://foxsportsdesign.com/
Art Director
Fox Entertainment Group LLC
2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year)
In the US, FOX is a major content player.
My Role:
2D & 3D Animation and Design for National and Regional Broadcast Television. James Kirkman - page 9
FOX
FOX Sports
FOX Sports 1
FOX Deportes
SPEED channel
FOX Soccer Plus
Please see: http://www.fox.com/
Director, Motion Graphics
McCann Worldgroup
Oct 2007 - Jun 2009 (1 year 9 months)
I was recruited by McCann to add to their in-house production capabilities. To that end I was responsible for the technical and creative direction of projects, training and mentoring of staff, vendor relations, and client presentations. Additionally I was involved in the purchase of equipment and construction projects (including a shooting stage, edit suites and graphics stations) of nearly 1 Million dollars in FY08.
Please see: http://mccann.com/
Lead Animator and Technical Director
Buster
Apr 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 7 months)
BUSTER is a design boutique in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile providing design, animation, and editorial for many of TVs top properties.
My Role:
Established visual style of animation and provided technical direction of projects for broadcast television utilizing 2D and 3D animation, live action, and visual effects. Developed project pipeline and look development including Hardware, Software, and Training recommendations where applicable. Provided animation tool kits and template projects for junior artists as well as technical support.
· Worked on the re-design of numerous networks and television properties, including FX, Food Network, HBO, WBTV, FOX, and many others
Please see: http://www.stuncreative.com/buster/
Freelance Creative
Various
Aug 2001 - Apr 2006 (4 years 9 months)
Varied aspects of client projects including pre-production, budgeting, design, creative development, look development, execution, & final delivery as required. Adidas / Brand Launch / Sockeye Creative
Bombhunters / Spin Film / Skye Fitzgerald
Bowflex / Big Shot Pictures
CMD Agency (various)
Cooking With Caprial And John / OPB
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G.I. Joe's / Big Shot Pictures
Infocus / Virtual Mo
Mustard Pancakes / OPB
T-mobile / Digital OOH / Sockeye Creative
Warn / Digital Wave
Art Director
Fat Box Films
Aug 2000 - Aug 2001 (1 year 1 month)
Fat Box is a video production company with a proven track record of client success. My Role:
Created content for Video Games, Trade shows, and Television. Worked closely with clients and oversaw projects through all stages of development; At all times responsible for final delivery including any and all production work as necessary.
KONAMI:
ESPN NFL PRIMETIME
Opening Animation Sequence
EA SPORTS / VISUAL CONCEPTS:
NBA 2K1: Opening Animation Sequence
NFL2K2: Opening Animation Sequence
3DO:
SAMMY SOSA HIGH HEAT BASEBALL
Opening Animation Sequence
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT:
PS2 (Various Titles)
SEGA:
E3 Booth Graphics
SEGA (DREAMCAST):
Sizzle / Marketing for Various Titles including:
Crazy Taxi
Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver
House Of The Dead
THQ:
Marketing / Sizzle Reels for Various WWE & WWF Titles Corporate Marketing / Product Launch Videos:
24 Hour Fitness
IBM
CISCO
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Please see: http://www.fatbox.com/
New Media Designer
accesso ShoWare
Nov 1999 - Aug 2000 (10 months)
ShoWare (previously VisionOne Worldwide) provides a wide variety of e-commerce, consulting and software services to meet the needs of clients around the world. My Role:
Rich-media development and design:
SAP.com
Bevmo.com
Multiquip.com
MQ Power.com
Please see: http://www.v-1.com/
Freelance Designer / Animator
Ad Edge, Fresno
Jun 1997 - Jun 2000 (3 years 1 month)
Created Animated Logos, Bumpers, and Show Opens For Local And Regional Clients For Delivery to Area Television Stations:
Aquasports
C43: Book Talk
Please see: http://cocolatv.com/index.html
Production Artist / Graphic Designer
Simon Marketing
Nov 1998 - Nov 1999 (1 year 1 month)
Layout and design of Newspaper, Magazine, Print Collateral, Outdoor, and Digital Advertising. Please see: http://simonmarketing.com/
Production Artist
FastSigns, Inc.
Feb 1997 - Jun 1998 (1 year 5 months)
Production work as needed at a sign shop including: Layout of signage using proprietary software.
Use of specialized equipment for 4-Color process printing on vinyl. Use of a plotter to cut out signage. Hand correction of cut-out artwork as needed. Application of vinyl signage to a variety of surfaces, including banners, automobiles, etc. James Kirkman - page 12
Please see: https://www.fastsigns.com/
Education
Edison Computech
Art, Turtle Graphics (Logo), 6502 Assembly Language (Apple II), BASIC (Apple II) Edison High School
English Liturature, Art, Desktop Publishing
Fresno City College
Art, Music
Fresno High School
English Literature and Composition, Art
Reedley College
Forest Ecology, Soil Science, Wild Land Fire training Umm Al-Qura University
Arabic Language
The Arabic Language Institute for non-native speakers is one of several colleges or institutes which belongs to Umm Al Qura University. The University is located in the holy city of Makkah, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The goal of the Institute is to teach Muslims from all over the world the language of the Holy Quran and the basics of Islamic Shariah, Seerah, and Hadith. Self Taught
Skills
Creative Direction • Motion Graphics • Art Direction • Concept Development • Interaction Design • Experience Design • Creative Strategy • Branding & Identity • Graphic Design • Video Production Honors & Awards
2016 Experience Design & Technology Award - Event Marketer Nov 2016
2016 Experience Design & Technology
Cisco Live VR Experience
Silver Award: Best Use of a Single Technology (B-to-B) Agency: InVision Communications
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The Art Of The Pitch: On Site Gallery: Official Selection - Style Frames New York
(Design Conference)
Style Frames New York is an International conference on design and a celebration of pitch art: STYLE FRAMES NEW YORK brings together influential design, advertising and media professionals from both the client and creative sides of the industry for two days of inspiration, networking and insight. Please See: http://styleframesny.tumblr.com/
2014 Best Use of Instagram - Event Marketer
Nov 2014
Gold Winner
Campaign: Scion Swag Machine
Client: Toyota
Partners: Spinifex, George P. Johnson
Clio Sports Silver - Clio
Jan 2016
Pepsi Fan Deck at Levi's Stadium
Medium: Design
Entry Type: Product/Service
Category: Other
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