Brad Chmielewski

Brad Chmielewski

Motion Graphics Artist at Daily Planet ltd.

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • Motion Graphics Artist at Daily Planet ltd.
  • Motion Design / Web Developer at Self Employed
  • Freelance Website Administrator | Designer at Bill Plympton
Past

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Education
  • Columbia College Chicago
  • Technology Center Of Dupage
  • Wheaton-Warrenville South High School
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Connections
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Industry
Broadcast Media
Websites

Brad Chmielewski’s Summary

We live in a world where styles change constantly and fresh, edgy images are always in demand. Professionals in every field, especially broadcast and web design, must be aware of these changes and possess the flexibility and imagination to stay ahead of the trends. I believe that innovation does not sprout from merely a great idea but in the brilliance of its execution. A great motto that I try and live by is Creative By Nature, Passionate by Design.

Brad Chmielewski’s Specialties:

After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, GoLive, Flash, Dreamweaver, DVD Studo Pro, Final Cut Pro, Shake, Motor, PFHoe, Cinema 4D, HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript

Brad Chmielewski’s Experience

  • Motion Graphics Artist

    Daily Planet ltd.

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

    Daily Planet ltd. is a Chicago based editing and motion graphics studio with a long history of animatic design. Recent works have included design, visual fx, claymation and cgi for local and national commercial advertising campaigns, broadcast television shows, music videos, web-based viral media campaigns, and brand identity packages.

  • Motion Design / Web Developer

    Self Employed

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    October 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

    I do freelance all over the Chicago area. Clients include; Daily Planet, Moxie Post, Bridges Media Group, Arc Worldwide, Lift, Gertrude, Editworks, Nogginaut, Invision Media, and Plum. The work I have done work ranges from personal, to experimental, to professional, to corporate, and beyond.

    Over the years I have also had the opportunity to design and develop websites that are engaging and functional for bands, individuals, events, films and businesses.

    My portfolio can be viewed at www.digitalhitchhiker.com

  • Freelance Website Administrator | Designer

    Bill Plympton

    (Internet industry)

    October 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

    A personal website for animator Bill Plympton. I assist with handling of any updates that are needed for the website. http://www.plymptoons.com Administrator

  • Motion Designer

    Moxie Post

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    November 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 2 months)

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    Lift

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    December 2006 — September 2007 (10 months)

  • Freelance Motion Designer

    Plum Productions

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    November 2006 — September 2007 (11 months)

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    Daily Planet ltd.

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    2005 — September 2007 (2 years )

    Involved in the design and animation for the 2005 Chicago Blackhawks opening. Also assisted with animation for other projets including the Shedd Aquarium, and Cricket.

  • Freelance Motion Design Artist

    Bridges Media Group

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    February 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 7 months)

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    CBH Video

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    May 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 3 months)

    Created motion graphics for a variety of project for the Lions Club.

  • DVD Authoring and Motion Graphics

    Traumahead Sportz

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    September 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 9 months)

    Designed and animated the motion graphics intro for the Denver Super Seven paintball tournament. Also handled the design and creation of menus and final DVD authoring.

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    Leo Burnett / Arc Worldwide Integrated Production

    (Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    July 2006 — February 2007 (8 months)

  • Freelance Flash Designer

    Nogginaut

    (Online Media industry)

    September 2004 — October 2006 (2 years 2 months)

    Specializing in a variety of digital media and programming services for the web and exhibits in the Midwest. I was asked to come and work on an interactive Flash presentation. Using Flash I created a presentation beyond the power of what PowerPoint can offer, incorporating 3D Models and QuickTime VR.

  • Website Designer and Developer

    Animators Unite, Inc

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

    November 2001 — March 2006 (4 years 5 months)

    Animators Unite, Inc. offers information through discussion boards, local and national news postings, announcements of upcoming events in the animation community. I handle a majority of the varies updates for the site. http://www.animatorsunite.com

  • Freelance Web Production Artist

    Market Sense

    (Online Media industry)

    September 2005 — October 2005 (2 months)

    Produced material for online campaigns using HTML, CSS and Flash.

  • Design Assistant

    Malko Tech Services

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Facilities Services industry)

    July 2001 — September 2005 (4 years 3 months)

    Malko Tech Services is a full-service communications installation and service contractor specializing in low-voltage product. I was responsible for preparation of company brochures, catalogues, and design of their website. http://www.malkotech.com

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    141 Worldwide

    (Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)

    August 2005 — August 2005 (1 month)

    Created custom motion graphics for two sales promotion videos that combined material from the client.

  • Freelance Motion Graphics Artist

    Spiffy Pictures

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    July 2005 — July 2005 (1 month)

    Created a specific special effect for an episode of Jack’s Big Music Show.

  • Motion Graphics Artist / Creative Director

    Frequency TV

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    July 2004 — July 2005 (1 year 1 month)

    Frequency Television is a combination of Columbia College Chicago’s TV Department faculty, staff and students who broadcast programming for the entire college campus. I was responsible for the entire graphical look of the station, on-air motion graphics and off-air print advertisements.

  • Internship

    Big Shoulders Digital Video

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)

    September 2004 — January 2005 (5 months)

    Big Shoulders is a full service video production and post-house located in downtown Chicago. My duties included preparing photos and graphics for online edits, updating newsletters, updates to their website, and creating DVD’s.

  • Television Department Work-Aid

    Columbia College Chicago

    (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)

    September 2001 — June 2004 (2 years 10 months)

    My duties as a Work-Aid for the Television Department were to assist students with computer and software questions, installation of software, and teaching assistant for graphic classes.

  • Assistant Manager

    Hollywood Video

    (Public Company; Consumer Services industry)

    1998 — September 2002 (4 years )

Brad Chmielewski’s Education

  • Columbia College Chicago

    BA , Television Post-Production , September 2001 — June 2005

    Activities and Societies:
    Television Arts Society

  • Technology Center Of Dupage

    Television 1999 — 2001

  • Wheaton-Warrenville South High School

    1997 — 2001

Additional Information

Brad Chmielewski’s Websites:

Brad Chmielewski’s Interests:

Craft Beer, Coffee, Bike Riding, Indie & Hip/Hop Music, Traveling, Music Festivals, Photography, Skateboarding, Animation, Design, Stop-Motion

Brad Chmielewski’s Groups:

Mograph.net, Chifcpug

  •    Creative COW (Communities of the World)
  •    Online Advertising Professionals
  •    ThoseinMedia
  •    Columbia Alumni Association & Network - CAAN
  •    Animation, Media & Entertainment
  •    Film TV Professionals
  •    Social Media Marketing
  •    Get Rich Media or Die Tryin
  •    Adobe Software Users
  •    Tweeple
  •    Big Shoes Network
  •    2D & 3D Animators
  •    Animation Army
  •    AIGA | the professional association for design
  •    brandhackers
  •    Adobe Gurus
  •    Chicago Motion Graphics
  •    The Chicago Convergence
  •    Creative Design Professionals
  •    Motionographer
  •    Let's Create Chicago - connecting content creators with brands and business owners

Brad Chmielewski’s Honors:

Silver Telly for “Use of Graphics" - 2008
Silver Pollie - 2007
Honorable Mention, Best Animation, New York Festival. - 2007

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