James Kirkman

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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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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