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THG CreativeDesigner/Illustrator
May. 2024Orlando, Florida, United States
FreelanceFreelance Concept Artist
Mar. 2024 - May. 2024Freelance concept artist working with companies such as JRA, ASDI, BRC, MDSX, THG, RWS, Mycotoo, Thinkwell, ReThink, Universal Creative, Dreamworks, and WDI.
PGAV DestinationsConcept Designer/Illustrator
Oct. 2022 - Feb. 2024St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States
Savannah College of Art and DesignProfessor of Themed Entertainment Design
Aug. 2021 - Jul. 2022Savannah, Georgia, United States
MVRKArt Director
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2020Orlando, Florida, United States• Directed a team of creatives in executing clients’ vision for
immersive 3D environments
• Lead major projects pioneering digital spaces for online events
• Produced concepts and key art illustrations for client pitches and
presentations
Universal CreativeConcept Designer/Illustrator
Oct. 2016 - Sep. 2020Orlando, Florida• Produced concepts and key art illustrations for major Theme Park lands, attractions, and guest experiences for Universal’s global Theme Parks, including Orlando Theme Parks and Universal’s Beijing Resort
• Lead blue sky concept initiatives for unannounced Universal Theme Park and entertainment projects
• Provided creative direction for multimedia presentation for major corporate partners and investors.
The Hettema GroupConcept Designer/Illustrator
May. 2015 - Oct. 2016Greater Los Angeles Area• Worked directly with Creative Directors and Art Directors to produce designs and concepts for high-profile projects such as Theme Parks, Waterparks, Museums, and Resort hotels
• Designed concepts for items as specific as ride vehicles and merchandise carts, as well as broader scope items such as overall concepts for entire Theme Parks
• Collaborated in brainstorming sessions and meetings with high level clients both domestically and internationally
• Conceived projection mapping proof of concept for client pitch
Rethink Leisure & Entertainment, LLCCreative Associate
Dec. 2014 - Feb. 2015Burbank, CaliforniaA Themed Entertainment design firm specializing in theme parks and guest experience • Worked with creative directors to produce color comps for concept pitches to international clients
Walt Disney ImagineeringCreative Design Development
Jun. 2014 - Sep. 2014Orlando, Florida AreaThe design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company • Collaborated closely with Resorts, Props, Show Quality, and Animation departments
• Designed and developed concepts for both internal use as well as in guest-facing areas of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida
• Developed tools and presentations for progressive internal reorg
Jon Plsek, independent design & consultingArt Director
Jan. 2005 - Sep. 2013Beacon Media Companies — Art Director
C&M Marketing — Art Director
Reachout Marketing — Art Director
Smyrna Mind — Editor & Art Director
Carman Research — Creative Director
Appen Newspapers — Senior Art Director
Vermont Oxford Network — Graphic Designer
British Medical Journal — Graphic Designer
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