Design San Francisco
Resume:
ADRIANA i CASTILLO
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www.aicastillo.carbonmade.com
PROFILE
Over 10 years of creative production, high energy, multi-platform design, visual and studio experience.
Classically trained animator in both 2D Traditional and Flash Animation.
In-depth understanding of Adobe Flash and additional Adobe Creative Suite programs in cross platforms.
Versatile skill set in Graphic Design, Illustration, Storyboarding, Concept art, Editing, Print / Media Production, and
Visual Merchandazing.
Significant Accomplishments:
Winner of the 2012 Fresno Rogue Performance Festival Poster Design: Dec 2011
Recipient of the Stephen Cleary Award for Best Life Drawing Portfolio: Sep 2008
Skills
Art Skills: Flash Animation, Illustration, Concept Art, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Visual
Setting and Merchendizing
Software Skills: ADOBE: Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition
AUTODESK: Maya COREL: Painter
EXPERIENCE
Curator
Fulton 55, Fresno, CA November 2012 – Present
Entrusted with the night club’s art collection, the research and promotion of local artists, selecting art for layout
and display throughout the venue and the organization of exhibits for Fresno ‘s monthly ArtHop events.
Freelance Storyboard Artist
Community Media Access Collaborative, Fresno, CA September 2012 – Present
Introduced storyboards as part of the process with in the production pipeline for the lming of various
commercials, full length and short lms for a select number of members with in the collaborative group .
Provided expert insight in script editing, direction and art direction for the development of story, as well as the
setting and layout of scenes and shots.
Freelance Animator / 2D Artist
Cardboard House Productions, San Francisco, CA April 2012 – October 2012
Initiated the development of animated shorts pertaining to the web-based animated series, The Guzman Show.
Lead Animator / Creative Director
EPLACE SOLUTIONS INC., Fresno, CA November 2008 - July 2012
Presided over the full creative production for all animated training shorts pertaining to data security and human
resources for the company’s website and prominent clients nationally and internationally.
Visual Merchandizing Specialist
Apple Inc., San Francisco, CA October 2007 – November 2008
Provided expert oversight in all visual development at The Apple Store–Chestnut Street.
Assigned speci c duties and responsibilities to sta pertaining to visuals, including but not limited to the set-up of
demo units, reimaging of CPUs, plano changes, cable management, stocking, and BoH duties.
ADRIANA i CASTILLO
abg4xl@r.postjobfree.com
vwww.aicastillo.carbonmade.com
EXPERIENCE (Cont.)
Freelance Concept Artist
Millions of us, San Francisco, CA March 2007
Entrusted to design and develop characters, gadgets and vehicles for the company's virtual reality cloud server
game.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Creative Director
The Paci c Reader, Seattle, WA October 2003 – April 2004
Championed in designing and improving the overall design and layout of the Northwest magazine.
Worked collaboratively with all artistic contributors to meet and exceed clients’ expectations.
Created intelligent decisions for art development and print production aspects surrounding the magazine
Sign Designer / Graphic Executive
Nordstrom / Xerox, Seattle, WA April 2001 – July 2002
Earned distinction for editing and developing layout design, including all facets of print production and
distribution of all retail signs in the Women’s Shoe Department of Nordstrom’s full line stores in the Northwestand
subsequently nationwide.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation : September 2008
The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, CA
Certi cate in Multimedia and Web Design : May 2003
University of Washington Extension Program, Seattle, WA
Associate of Applied Arts in Graphic Design : September 2000
The Art Institute of Seattle, WA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Creative Director/ Muralist, Fresno Barrio Art Collective
Member, Women in Animation International-San Francisco Chapter
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Collaborative Artist, MECHA: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano(a) de Aztaln
Collaborative Artist, Autonomos: Oaxaqueños Youth Group
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