Kalina Torino Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon Area

Torino Studios specializes in 2D & 3D animation, Motion graphics design & direction, and video and film production. High profile clients include Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, PBS.• Motion Design Direction & Animation • 2D & 3D Animation • Concept Development • Storyboarding • Graphic Design & Illustration • Compositing • Production Assistant

Portland, Oregon

Led the motion department at this design agency that specialized in online marketing campaigns, brand development and strategy, and corporate events. Managed timelines and scheduling, designed, directed and acted as lead animator for all animation and motion design projects. Developed pitch documents and presentations for our internal sales team to present to potential clients. Presented concepts to our internal team and clients. Implemented clever storytelling to visualize complex and technical concepts to broaden consumer outreach. Acted as assistant producer and art department for all video/film production collaborations. High profile clients included Nike, Intel, Red Hat, Keen, Mentor Graphics.• Client Pitches • Story Development & Ideation • Storyboard Design • Graphic Design • Motion Graphics Direction & Design • 2D & 3D Animation, Design & Direction • Editing in Premiere • Sound Design • Video/Animation Encoding & Output • Co-Producer & Art Department for Video/Film productions

Oregon City

Collaborated with film department, sales team and motion design department to develop compelling videos and animations used for commercial broadcast and online marketing. Designed motion graphics and animations to be integrated with video. Developed client facing pitch documents and presentations, designed internal brand and marketing materials, created storyboards to visualize film concepts. Worked closely with the creative team to help in the ideation for a multitude of productions. Clients: Wacom, Nike, Les Schwab Tires, WeightWatchers, Hubbub Health, Roku, etc. • Client Pitches • Concept development/ Ideation • Storyboard Design • Graphic Design • Motion Graphics Direction & Design • 2D & 3D Animation, Design & Direction • Compositing • Video/Animation Encoding & Output

Portland, Or

Acted as lead designer and production artist for projects while contributing to the overall master creative. Worked closely with the Creative Lead to conceptualize visual development and story ideas. Managed output (design-wise) from freelance talent working within the 2D realm. Analyzed scripts and feedback to determine the most efficient method of integrating the direction within budget and schedule. Managed time lines with edit system. Developed motion graphics based animations and designs for trade-show demos, commercials, PSAs, educational and interactive demos in a fast-paced environment. Managed output of the final deliverable. Collaborated with Flash Developer to design interfaces, layouts and menus for interactive demos and web graphics. Designed all print collateral.High profile clients include Intel, Sony, McDonald’s, Sprint, MoneyGram, and Clean Water Services.*Awards: Won the 2011 Pixie Gold Award for an animation illustrating the features and benefits of the AT&T Synapse phone system made by VTECH.• Concept Design { characters, backgrounds, interactive media } • Graphic Design & Illustration {Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator} • Storyboard Design • Compositing & Motion Graphics in After Effects • 2D Animation & Interactive Design in Flash • Editing in Premiere • Video/Animation Encoding & Output

Painted an outdoor mural for the upper deck of the restaurant.

Illustrated supporting visuals in Photoshop for three classic children’s fairytales showcased on this award-winning interactive digital storybook website. Created fun web- ready animations in Flash and After Effects.

Collaborated with client to conceptualize a design identity for her “Eyes Wide Open” album release in the United States. Illustrated album cover, CD, and booklet.

Designed storyboards for and illustrated Midas, a self-published children’s book for a local author.

Created 4 illustrations in Photoshop for the May-June, 2007 article on roofs and gutters.

Created animations for broadcast and web display using traditional animation techniques in Flash. Scanned in, digitally painted, and prepped illustrations for animation in After Effects. Digitally painted promotional posters and web assets in Photoshop.

"Home Away From Home"Collaborative project hosted by the Art Institute of Portland: the objective of this project was to create a Public Service Announcement to encourage inner-city youth to explore and learn from the local wildlife refuges.Responsibilities included: illustration/concept artist, storyboard design, background design, traditional animation, and voice talent.