Summary
Seasoned expert designing visuals for websites, presentations, software and other multimedia products. Professional experience dealing with clients and providing answers to challenging design projects. Delivery of superior quality product on-time and within budget. Multi-tasking ability and expert with tools of the trade.
Specialties
Adobe Creative Suite (including Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and Firworks), 3D Studio, Swift3D, Painter – Website and User Interface Design, Animation, Game and Product Conceptualization, Presentation Visuals
Experience
Creative Director and Designer, Becker Studio (Contract Designer / Animator) | February 2002 – Present
Contract Design, Illustration and Animation services provided to many businesses for many purposes including: Website Design, Corporate ID, Product Development and Instruction, User Interface Design, Corporate Instruction / Advertisement, Education and Recreation. Design work includes conceptualization, design, rendering of artwork and animation, some engineering, delivery and publishing of materials for internet and online use.
Senior Graphic Designer and UI Designer, Sierra Vista Group | 2005 – 2009 (4 years)
As UI Designer, created user interfaces for projects including an entire interface for an online management system for jukeboxes. Created corporate identity, logo, letterhead and business cards.
Contract Designer / Animator, VPG Integrated Media | 2003 – 2008 (5 years)
Created many interfaces and animations for educational material for several publishing companies including Houghton Mifflin, Elsevier, Wolters Kluwer, Lippencott Williams and Wilkins and others. Created original designs, product prototypes in Flash, Flash engineering, animations and illustrations.
Senior Designer, JuniorNet | 1999 – 2001 (2 years)
Initially lead the design and development of a new interactive area (Reading Rainbow) in the company’s online product, JuniorNet for Kids. Designed new main character and entire activity/area UI and animations. Lead production with the aid of several other talented designers. As Senior Designer I aided the Creative Director in the re-design of the company’s main product UI.
Art Director, Vipah Interactive | 1994 – 1999 (5 years)
Hired at this company by creating a demo of animations for an on-spec job. This demo procured the contract for this company’s first large job. Art Directed several projects including 6 Curious George CD titles and 12+ Curious George illustrated books. Directed and tutored up to 12 artists and 3 simultaneous jobs.
Art Director, IBM – EduQuest | 1989 – 1994 (5 years)
Quickly progressed from staff artist to Art Director. Directed several projects and lead up to 15+ artists on several simultaneous projects. Initiated new methods and use of new software to increase productivity and higher quality art and animation.
Education
Brigham Young University
BFA Illustration Design
1984 – 2001
Activities and Societies: President of Portfolio Club – organized events and guest speakers.
Recommendations for Chris
“Chris has been great to work with. The graphic work that he has provided his clients are top notch. On each of the projects that our companies have worked on together he has always acted fairly and professionally. Above all I would recommend Chris based on his character. He operates his business honestly, fairly, and with great integrity. That to me is just as important as his graphic skills.”
Eric Tompkins, CEO / President, North Wind Media
“I’ve worked with many visual designers and animators — with Chris, I know that I can provide less direction, we’ll have fewer rounds of revisions, and I’ll still get consistent, quality results. Chris is just a pleasure to work with.”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
John Nikula
“Chris has provided a variety of design services for our firm including user interface design, animation, and art. He works well with our producers and our clients and is always a constructive and positive contributor. His work is polished and creative and he is very dedicated to delivering value for our clients.”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Chip Price, CEO, VPG
“Chris is a rare find. Not only is he a gifted illustrator and animator, but he also possesses outstanding skills as a technician. I’d highly recommend Chris’ services.”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value
Dave Gilman
“Chris is a highly creative designer that understands the technical issues of interactive design.”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Dave Benman
“Chris has been a phenomenal asset to us whenever we have needed web or graphic design or even our presentations jazzed up. He has a great eye for color and design. He performs on time and best of all, is extremely reasonable in his charges. I would very highly recommend him!”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Amar Sawhney, CEO, Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
“Why I would recommend Chris? Peace of mind. I know if Chris is involved, there’s whole range of problems that I needn’t worry about, from design concept all the way through to timely completion. Just excellent and mature work, in a broad range of areas.”
Becker Studio Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
John Bonner
“On very short notice and with only high-level direction, Chris was able to deliver key art assets that formed the basis for a new startup’s initial branding and promotional materials. Thanks Chris!”
Becker Studio Top qualities: On Time, High Integrity, Creative
Lou LaRocca