
Senior Interactive Art Director at G2 Direct and Digital
Greater New York City Area

Senior Interactive Art Director at G2 Direct and Digital
Greater New York City Area
Interactive art director focused on clean design, team leadership and balancing form with function. My job is adding the secret sauce, that X factor, the better angle.
Interactive art direction
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Responsibilities include leading the design team with all interactive projects, managing client relationships in regards to projects and strategizing with partners. Consistently provide clean design and clear communication. Meet all deadlines and surpass client expectations by pushing the right ideas forward and placing an emphasis on efficiency. Concept, design and lead design team for websites, microsites, rich banner ads and Internet applications using Flash, CSS and CMS systems. Help with production in design and development. Pre-production work includes creating work flows, information architecture documents and developing scope of work documents including quotes and schedules. Strategize work processes to meet and exceed client objectives. Frequently in front of clients pitching new work, presenting concepts and managing project flow and approval. Created internal client service area and re-designed company website and blog.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 2 months)
Designer for this story-centric advertising agency with a focus on innovative and imaginative concepts. Designed and developed a wide range of rich media campaigns including Flash microsites, banner ads, web pages and animations. Created unique animation and crowd event media for Spansion at their IPO at Nasdaq in Times Square and award-winning CMP Flash testimonials microsite and ads. Promoted an emphasis on effective communication and meeting deadlines. Managed freelance developers for more advanced projects.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)
2000 — 2004 (4 years )
As a sole proprietor responsible for securing new work, developing client relationships, documenting project requirements, presenting solutions, facilitating communication, and ensuring deliverables meet expectations. Typically work with executives, business owners, marketing managers, programmers, copywriters and other designers to create custom creative user interface and marketing solutions aimed at meeting defined strategic business needs. Projects have included primarily Flash and HTML web sites, but also microsites, Flash interfaces, 3D animation, video editing, banner ads and other interactive consulting. Emphasis on high quality of client service in interactive and motion work led to a strong client base.
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Designed and animated interactive and motion projects for this media production company. Animated 3D, compositing, editing and motion graphics for broadcast work, as well as 3D animation for medical, technology and architecture companies. Designed web sites and Flash sites as well as product demos on CD-ROM.
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year )
Designed and programmed web sites for this business-oriented ISP. Learned how to manage a Unix web production environment and how to program in PHP and MySQL. Focus was on self-education and providing efficient design and clean code.
Photoshop CS2 Certification , 2007 — 2007
Certified Flash MX 2004 Designer , 2005 — 2005
BA Computer and Video Imaging , Art , 1998 — 2004
Concentrations in animation and design
2000 — 2001
Studied in the multimedia and animation associate's program.
AIGA
NAPP
Behance.net
ultrashock.com
thefwa.com
Platinum Marcom Award 2008 - Canon Microsoft - "Vista" Microsite
Platinum Marcom Award 2008 - Canon - "WiFi Printer" Web tour
Platinum Marcom Award 2008 - Baxter - Brochure
Silver Communicator Award 2008 - NuGEN - Butterfly ad
Silver Communicator Award 2008 - Baxter BioScience - Brochure
Silver Communicator Award 2008 - Carl Zeiss Meditec - Photo Gallery
Silver Communicator Award 2008 - Carl Zeiss Meditec - Corporate Presentation
Platinum Hermes Creative Award - Quorum Microsite - 2007
Silver ADDY Award - Adplus Silicon Valley Addys - CMP Technology - DMNA - "A Place Called Success" Microsite - 2007
Platinum AVA Award - Sellpoint - Panasonic - 4500B Flash Product tour - 2007
Platinum AVA Award - Sellpoint - Panasonic - MFP Flash Product tour - 2007
Gold AVA Award - Sellpoint - Panasonic - PX20 Flash Product tour - 2007
Mrs. Summer's 7th grade graphic design class - Silver - "Planes"