JOEL VALDEZ

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Tucson

Az

United States

Phone

520-***-****

Email

adwpfl@r.postjobfree.com

Website

www.joel2valdez.com

Instagram

@Joel2Valdez

EXPERIENCE

JOEL2VALDEZ.COM

Concept Artist, Assitant Production Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, And Oil painter

Created and sometimes leads the art and design implementation of projects incorporating copy, visual design and brand assets Work closely with design team as well as client’s marketing groups to collaborate on creative direction

The Fox Tucson Theatre's Youth Arts & Culture Program KIT Kids in Theater

Creator of "KIT the Fox"

Explores and creates artwork that informs the early story process

Work with marketing team to create screen layouts and 2D assets and artworks for production of stickers, mascot, children's tattoos, and children's coloring book

Rendertank- Kickstart Entertainment - Assistant Production Artist Assisted in the post production of animated short film Greetings from Myrtle Beach created for the National Association of Sports Commissions' Symposium

Assisted artists with clean-up of concept and storyboard artwork

SafKan Inc.- Illustrator

Designed and develop graphics and illustrations of ear canal for use in technical materials, manuals, and publications Reaper Boats- Graphic Designer

Conceptualized, designed and created logo and boat wrap 03/2015 – present

Tucson, Arizona

THE ANIMATION ACADEMY

Instructor

Primary Duties Include:

Accepted and incorporated feedback on classroom

performance given by the Academic Manager to ensure consistent improvement in teaching quality

Delivered learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success

08/2013 – 03/2015

Burbank, CA

Developed daily lesson plans to include instructional aids Maintained and reports student grades and attendance in accordance with company policies

Designed and delivered class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course

competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved

Created syllabus for students per semester

Advised students in matters related to academics, attendance and behaviors

Demonstrated artistic accomplishment in one or more of the media listed under Position Description

TWINSTAR ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Driector, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist Primary Duties Include:

Managed and mentored a creative Character team

Directed and collaborated with Escape Animation located in Nepal via Skype and file transfer.

Designed look of characters, environment, and feel of intellectual property.

Ensured deadlines were met and on time with schedule. Communicated shot sequence, timing of animation and placement of camera through storyboards.

Made a significant, direct contribution to the creation of character art

Helped establish and manage the art outsourcing pipeline Clearly and efficiently communicated ideas and rationale to key stakeholders

Collaborated to understand business objectives and create elegant, user-friendly results

Organized and managed the workflow of the department to ensure day-to-day tactical items are executed on and strategic high impact work is developed

Worked with project managers to create a production budget and ensure the content is delivered within budget and to clients expectations

01/2014 – 03/2015

Pasadena, California

THE HUNDREDS IS HUGE INC.

Illustrator

Primary Duties Include:

Worked alongside the department's team to create and 08/2013 – 01/2014

St. Vernon, CA

illustrate tee shirt designs for The Hundreds' printable product category

Communicated designs through hand sketches/ digital drawings/ renderings

Analyzed feedback from design, merchandising, sales and marketing to ensure designs meet the requirements of the consumer and the brand

Conceptualized and created original images from owner's drawings, ideas, and concepts

Designed and developed graphics and illustrations for use in clothing and brand merchandise

Made any necessary changes to ensure that the work is in keeping with the artistic vision

Managed, prioritized, and executed multiple projects at once under tight deadlines

Select type, draw lettering, lay out material, or perform related duties

Worked with the creative development art lead to achieve the necessary final image quality

Working knowledge of Acrobat and Microsoft applications Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as multimedia or 3D animation and AbobeAfter Effects and Premier Pro

ART TERRAIN

Assistant

Assisted Rock "Cyfi" Martinez

Assist with composition and layout of murals to fundamentally make the image visually stronger.

Prep and set up materials

Take photos and videos for social media and documentation Assist with painting with aerosol cans

Build and prep canvases

01/2022 – 07/2022

Tucson, AZ

EDUCATION

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Pima Community College 2009-2010

2009 – 2010

2010 – 2013 THE ANIMATION ACADEMY

Character Design

Visual Development

Storysketch/Storyboard Fundamentals

VANCOVER ANIMATION SCHOOL

Concept Art

Concept Design

Characters & Environment Design

Production Design

2016 – 2017

FLORENCE ACADEMY OF ART

1 month Advanced workshop

Fine Art

Drawing and Painting

2019 – 2019

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