Michael Wikan (B.F.A., illustration, 1987) is senior game designer at Retro Studios in Austin, Texas. Michael is featured in an interview about the creation of the Metroid Prime Trilogy video game series.
Paintings by Sean Mahan (B.F.A., illustration, 1998) will be on display starting Sep. 18 at The Brooklyn Collective, 196 Columbia St., Brooklyn, NY.
David Stark Design and Production seeks a full-time designer to be a part of this leading event design and production company responsible for creating some of the most celebrated event experiences worldwide for a broad range of clientele in the entertainment, fashion, publishing, arts, media and consumer products industries.
Key Responsibilities
-Attend kickoff meetings for assigned projects.
-Lead brainstorming sessions internally with the design department to come up with a range of ideas for each new event.
-Report results of brainstorm to the creative director and work in tandem with him to explore, refine and finally select a creative direction for an event.
-Develop the creative direction into specific décor elements. Research materials and methods, obtain quotes from multiple vendors, foresee obstacles and brainstorm solutions.
-Work closely with the given project manager of an event to develop a décor budget based on the proposed elements.
-Create both floorplans and renderings for both internal ideation and reference, and for client presentation.
-Revise both floorplans and renderings throughout the process with the opinions of the client and creative director in mind, as well as the limitations of the budget and venue.
-Design, oversee, and sometimes produce studio samples for both internal reference and client review.
-Design all décor elements with streamlined, efficient production in mind, as well as the safety of both on-site installation crew and guests.
-Create clear technical drawings for both the DSI studio and outside vendors to produce all design elements.
-Purchase all décor materials and be responsible for all receipts.
-Be responsible for quality control of all purchased and produced décor elements.
-Direct an onsite team during event installation and be responsible for quality control of all décor elements.
-Attend project review sessions after each event and give constructive criticism and useful feedback.
Experience and Qualifications
-Bachelors Degree in Art or Design, Industrial Design a plus
-2-3 years experience in design firm or production environment
-Strong conceptual abilities and original thinking
-Self-directed, responsible and able to meet deadlines
-Superior communication and presentation skills, to vendors, clients and internally
-Skilled at translating three dimensional spaces into plan/elevation drawings-Complete proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and AutoCAD Lt
-Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook fluency
-A professional demeanor
-Must be able to both work independently and as part of a team
Please submit resume, link to online portfolio/samples of work AND salary requirements to:
Juliana Jaramillo
Design Director
David Stark Design and Production
87 Luquer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Fax: 718-534-6770
Email: juliana@davidstarkdesign.com
Joshua Jennings (B.F.A., computer art, 1999) was awarded an Emmy for his character animation work on Cartoon Network’s “Robot Chicken.” This Emmy was one of seven juried Emmys given out Aug. 24 of which Cartoon Network was awarded five.
Susan Isaacs (M.Arch, 2001) is one part of a four-person panel that’s in the running to present at the South by Southwest Conference in 2010. The panel’s proposed topic is “Emergent Cityscapes - Designing Future Spaces for Human Development.” The deadline for casting your vote is Sep. 4, so vote for Susan today?
Clear Blue Tuesday, produced and edited by Alexander Hammer (M.A., film and television, 2006) premieres Sep. 10 as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Tickets on sale Aug. 15.
View trailer.
Derek Robinson (B.F.A., computer art, 2002) has been nominated for three Emmys by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Emmys. He has been nominated in the categories of “Entertainment - Program or Special”, “Promotion - News and Program - Single Spot or PSA”, and “Promotion - News and Program - Campaign”. Congratulations Derek!
Tracy Midulla Reller (ACA: B.F.A., printmaking/sculpture, 1997) is gallery director at [5]art Gallery in Tampa, Fla. Nominate [5]art for Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay Art Gallery under the Arts and Entertainment category.
Entrepreneur Connie Kazakis-Perez (B.F.A., fashion, 1994) opened her own business, Aesthetics, in Crystal Lake, Ill., after a career path that lead her from working at OshKosh childrenswear to teaching fashion at the high school level. Focusing on home decor retail, creative design solutions, and sewing and design classes, Perez seized an opportunity to expand her business in the failing economy. Launching a successful series of classes for children six and up eventually led to the idea of hosting a summer fashion camp. The camp was so popular extra weeks had to be added to accommodate the interest of the community. “Project Raueway”, as the camp is dubbed, culminates in a fashion show at the Raue Arts Center that is part of Focus Cultural Youth Day, coordinated by Perez, Aug. 23, 12-4 p.m.. The fashion show will be broadcast live on the Northwest Herald Web site.
Read the McHenry County Magazine article showcasing the children creating their fashion designs and check out a sneak peek of Project Raueway.
Three works by Tiffani Taylor (B.F.A., painting, 2002; M.A., art history, 2003) will be featured at the Irene Sullivan Gallery located in Little Sea Kayak Georgia, 18 C Tybrisia Street, Tybee Island, Ga. with an opening Saturday, Aug. 15, 5-9 p.m.