graphic designer/creative director

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Katy, TX *****

(***) *** – 3359

********.******.*****@*****.***

http://www.wix.com/MasonArt/MasonDesign

Seeking a challenging position in Design with an emphasis in Still and Motion Graphics

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Master of Science, Visualization Science

Attended 2008 – 2009

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design

Graduated in Spring of 2008

Accomplishment

Completed a summer industry project with Disney Animation Studios. Worked closely with industry professionals and a small group of peers to create a short 3D animation, showcased at Siggraph in 2009.

Computer Proficiencies

Platforms

Windows, Macintosh

Graphic Design Software

Maya, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop,

Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash,

Premiere, Gimp, Corel Painter, Sony Vegas, Real Flow,

Renderman, ZBrush, MudBox, Shake, Houdini,

Particle Illusion, Cinema 4D

General Software

Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

Experience Overview

Graphics / Design

􀂾Theory and practice of visual communication employing a variety of digital and conventional media

􀂾Organization of complex problems in production

􀂾Aesthetics and techniques for 3‐D modeling, color, texture, lighting, motion control, and rendering

􀂾Production of sync‐sound three‐dimensional computer generated animation

􀂾Theory and practice of staging, lighting, sound, camera, editing, script generation, special effects in production and post‐production video practices

􀂾Advanced theory and production of art forms with motion, tempo, sequencing and duration as integral components

􀂾Techniques for the generation, handling, and analysis of two‐dimensional digital images; image representation and storage, display, media conversion, painting and drawing, warping, color space operations, enhancement, filtering, and manipulation

􀂾Internship Experience

Produced architectural and interior designs for branches of major banks and federal credit unions. Demonstrated an eye for color, shape, size, texture and layout in the creation of design materials.

•Architectural and Interior Design

•CAD Documentation

•Interior and Exterior Renderings

•Sample Boards

•Library Upkeep

•Creative Meetings with Clients

􀂾Academic Experience

Challenged with projects which focused on the process of creation, design and development of the visual experience with the goal of communicating to an audience ideas, messages and content by involving the viewer in the experience.

Work History

Freelance Motion Graphics Artist, Texas Digital, College Station, TX, 6/10 ‐ Present

Bartender, Dry Bean Saloon, College Station, TX, 2/06 – 8/09

Waitress, Chili’s Bar & Grill, Katy, TX, 5/04 – 9/04

Waitress, 21, Galveston, TX, 10/03 – 5/04

Assistant Manager, Max & Co, Katy, TX, 2/03 – 8/03

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