CHUCK SZACHTA
GRAPHIC DESIGN BRANDING MOTION
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Proven record as a graphic artist, animator & designer.
I am interested in building upon my extensive experience In a team environment where systems and processes constantly evolve to keep up with technology. I am a dedicated, hard working individual with a solid work ethic and years of experience in all graphic mediums. My first objective when beginning a project is to ‘wow’ the viewers, and I look forward to creating that impact on your audience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walsworth Publishing Company [2012-2017]
Lead Motion Graphics Artist & Animator / Project Manager
I worked as the lead for the company's Augmented Reality Yearbook program, creating animations for schools' yearbook covers from concept to completion. I produced hundreds of Augmented Reality animations for schools nationwide using a variety of techniques like 3D animation, traditional frame by frame drawn animations, and effects laden videos. My main tool used is After Effects while frequently using the Trapcode Suite, Cinema 4D, traditional methods and other applications to achieve the desired outcome.
Incite Brands, ShoreThing Apparel [2010-2012]
Media and Marketing Manager
As the web and marketing manager at Incite Brands, I ran the company’s ecommerce websites for their different clothing brands. Designing the websites front-end look and feel was my top priority, while also maintaining a clean database of products to work smoothly with our SEO efforts. I also created the brands print and web marketing for various media outlets.
OceanLED [2008-2010]
Lead Multimedia Designer
My role at OceanLED was to create all the marketing materials for this international company, including their promotional website, PPC campaigns, print marketing, and video productions for nationwide boat shows.
Atlas Pen & Pencil Corporation [2002-2004]
Lead Web Designer
Atlas Pen is an advertising specialty product manufacturers in Hollywood, Florida. I worked as part of a team of programmers, graphic designers, marketers and managers who developed multiple e-commerce websites.
Walsworth Publishing Company [1999-2001]
Creative Services Artist
As a creative services artist, I traveled throughout the U.S. to meet with schools to develop their yearbook covers and concepts.
SKILLS
Certified Photoshop Professional
Rock Star in the Adobe Suite: Photoshop
After Effects/Premiere Illustrator/Indesign
Dreamweaver
Marketing, Logos & Branding
Motion Graphics & Animation
Augmented Reality (AR)
3D Modeling & Rendering
Drawing & Illustration
Storyboards/Pre-Production
Audio/Sound Design
Product Packaging Design
Printing Process Specialist:
Large Scale Press
Embossing, Foil, Silkscreen
Web Design:
HTML & CSS
CMS: Wordpress, Magento, etc.
EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Computer Arts and Animation
2007 Magna Cum Laude
St. Louis CC (95-99)
Fine Art & Graphic Design