Extensive experience in the computer graphic arts field, with foundational training in fine art and illustration with respect to realism and the human form. Accomplished in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs, as well as 3D modeling, concepts and textures. Managed multimedia art teams as art director and team lead with attention to overall design, scheduling project deliverables, deadlines, division of work within teams based on individual experience, strengths, skill sets, and communicated with clients for project review, clarifications, parameters, and resolving concerns. • Art direction: provided experienced design direction for multimedia projects for teams from the US, China and Costa Rica, worked with individual artists to develop and improve their skills, co-worker relationships, and professional goals • Video production: created concepts for videos including storyboard development, video compositing, digital format conversion, and some filming and sound editing • Digital art: designed infographics and graphic images for social media platforms, videos, animations and PowerPoint presentations • Printed materials: designed instructional pamphlets and “how to” guides for printer and gaming consoles; designed real estate magazines • Packaging design: designed faceplate prototypes for gaming consoles, created packaging for various gaming peripherals • Interface design: rendered 3D images, developed iconography and fonts, created heads-up display art, and interface screens for computer games