MICHAEL DERRY

***** ****** ****** **. #***, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 * 323-***-****

https://michaelderrydesigns.com/ adzein@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

·Over 15 years experience as an art director, graphic designer, illustrator, and animator experienced in all aspects of the creative process, from concept development to production across multiple platforms.

·Work includes graphic design, visual development, branding, logos, social media, presentations, press kits, marketing materials, illustration, concept art, storyboards, character design, motion design, video, comics, animation, and large-scale live events.

·Worked in entertainment, marketing, branding, toys and games, licensed products, healthcare, retail, social media, and interactive.

·Developed logos, branding materials, promotional pieces, motion graphics, animated presentations, video, and printed products for various campaigns and live events.

·Worked as a designer, story, and visual development artist for animated series’, films, and commercials.

·SKILLS: Adobe Creative Cloud with expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Animate, Acrobat, Premier, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, Audacity, Microsoft Office, Final Draft, Squarespace, and Shopify.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Michael Derry Designs, Los Angeles, CA 07/1999 – Present

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator

Freelance Projects include:

·CircuitMOM Productions: Graphic design, social media marketing, branding, print and large-scale graphics for live events.

·National Veterinary Group: Creating and editing videos, motion graphics, animated GIFs, and other graphics for social media and email marketing.

·Kayser-Roth: Development of social media assets, video editing for brands HUE and Burlix

·Schmooze PR: Graphic design, branding, press kits, and social media assets for various clients including The Russian Tea Room, Captain Lee Rosbach, Richy Jackson, Amber Portwood, Marla Maples, Dorinda Medley

·Pig Apple: Character and prop design, storyboards for numerous animated projects including the series' “The Get Down” and "Heads of Space"

·Funrise Toys: Illustration and character design, packaging

·Storyboards for national brands including BMW, Microsoft, and EA Games

·POP Art Apparel: Line of satirical POP Art designs for Swish Embassy

Chubby Beagle Productions, Los Angeles, CA 10/2021 – 04/2022

Previs Artist, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Graphic Designer

Maxxie La Wow (Animated Feature)

As an artist and designer, I had a hand in several aspects of the film's production. I worked on the previsualization and development of the many of the locations and characters. Storyboards and animatics for many of the film's key scenes. Character and Prop Design. I also created marketing materials, key art, one sheets, trade show graphics, and promotional materials.

Kitedrone, Los Angeles, CA 09/2015 – 01/2022

Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer

Art Direction, Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging Design

As the designer for Kitedrone, a toy company producing high quality kites, I had a hand in every visual element from product design and production to branding and marketing. I created the Kitedrone brand from scratch, creating the look and feel of the line, the packaging, and marketing materials. I created pitches for Kitedrone DC Comics, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, and Harry Potter lines. I helped pitch those lines live in the rooms at Warner Brothers and Disney which won Kitedrone the contracts. I worked with the licensing teams at Warner Brothers, Marvel, and LOL Surprise through the product and packaging development and approvals process to bring the lines to market. I created large-scale graphics for national trade shows including the New York Toy Fair and the Los Angeles Toy Show.

Plug DJ, Los Angeles, CA 07/2013 – 08/2015

Art Director

Art Direction, Visual Development, Character Design, Background Design, Animation, Graphic Design, Production

As Art Director of Plug DJ, an interactive social media/music sharing site, I worked with the co-founder, developers, and designers on the overall art style and UX for the site. I lead a team of artists in the creation of themed avatars, background environments, chat badges, and all graphic assets for the online communities. I researched popular dance styles and directed the animated avatar's dance loops. I developed and implemented the production workflow to ensure a smooth rollout of new content. I also researched new themes and genres, and pitched ideas for new themes. I reviewed portfolios and participated in the interviewing process for new artists and animators.

DaVita, El Segundo, CA 07/2003 – 09/2012

Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Design, Branding, Illustration, and Animation

I lead in the design and production of branded eLearning course suites. I developed the themes, designed the course templates and branding elements, and produced hundreds of hours of eLearning courses.

I worked with different divisions on internal branding and marketing. I developed and designed logos, mascots, marketing assets, and printed products for various campaigns and events. I worked with many different teams on motion graphics and animated commercials and presentations for national events.

2006 - 2007 Shining Star Award

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

School of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration

Studio Arts, Los Angeles, CA

Education for Entertainment Creatives

Introduction to Maya, ZBrush, Painting with Photoshop, and Storyboarding with Storyboard Pro

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