a design resume
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The online design resume of Ryan J. Brant. Please contact me @ [email protected] if you are interested in my asthetic and wish to request my services. Thanks for taking the time to browse this document. Aloha!TRANSCRIPT
R YA N J . B R A N TCreative. Authentic. Passionate.
A Design Résumé
Results oriented problem solver, seeking a position where artistic talents and creative drive are utilized to develop, advance and establish dynamic designs & innovative approaches to web, print, video & motion graphics.
A Design Résumé
CONTENTS
6 COMPOSITING
22 3D MODELING
42 ILLUSTRATION
52 WEB DESIGN
64 RESUME
COMPOSITING
Various works consitsing of 3D & photo composites,
as well as multiple hand painted elements.
MATTE PAINTING
Sky built in layers of various cloud and gradient brushes.
My first matte painting created in Photoshop by blocking out color and working with custom masks, selections, and brushes.
Grass composed from a customized fur brush
Mountains painted with various custom brushes.
Complex selection masks were created using various color channels.
Original Background knocked out and replaced with a matte painting
Backgrounds were knocked out and new matte background was composited in.
Lighting adjusted to bring subtle glow to main charachter.
3D MODELING
A collection of both low-poly in game models, as well
as high poly count meshes for use in film or tv.
ILLUSTRATION
Various samples of illustrated work. Samples, have been
used in commercial work and for educational purposes.
WEB DESIGN
The following work represents sample schematics
presented to my current clients.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
FREELANCE DESIGNER / TECHNOLOGIST
2005 - Current Designer, Technologist, Photographer, Public Speaker, Instructor.
University of Hawaii
Kavai Charms
Amit Desai
Current activities include: Public Talks & Lectures. Classes covering Adobe Illustrator. Teachers Aid for the following classes: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Studio, Photography, Large Format Printing Classes & many more.
Brand Identity, Product Packaging , Advertising.HTML 5 Website (Launches 2011)www.kavaicharms.com
Compiled four separate books for print and release on a global scale, accompanied with original artwork, unique page and cover design and experimental video.
Paradise Park (4Color)Cover Design, Advanced Color Correction, Photo Composites & Layout of 320 pages + 14 master page templates.
Love Song (4Color)64 pages of color corrected images with experimental text overlays and custom font styles.
Kodak Gold (4Color Cover Only)Scanning and reproduction of original stamped copy into a 40 page micro-booklet.
Wakeup Call40 page photographic animated flip-book. Consisting of 3 Masters and original cover art.
IMAGES
Both are screen captures of an animation for Amit Desai. The animation was highly experimental and for use as a website teaser for the launch of his new book.
COVER DESIGN FOR PACIFIC NEW MEDIASUMMER 2010
This was the initial design provided. Further adjustments were made and various items removed. However I feel this was the stronger design.
CONCEPTUAL LOGO FORPACIFIC NEW MEDIASUMMER 2010
I am currently working with the Director of The University of Hawaii Outreach Program to develop a new logo. This is the first of the designs submitted.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
FREELANCE DESIGNER / TECHNOLOGIST
2005 - Current Designer, Technologist, Photographer, Public Speaker, Instructor.
Coast to Coast Realty
The Gypsy Grill
Hoku Pixel
Buttons Hawaii
Cara’s Kombucha
Kelli Chillson Captured On FilmA photo journalistic and documentary approach to the Harley Davidson motorcycle gatherings. 120 pages of grey scale images. Each image was processed in Photo-shop to remove dust, scan lines and adjusted with smart filters.Flash Actionscript Website + PHP, & HTML.www.kellichillsonphotography.com
Brand Identity and development of logos & vinyl graphics.
Brand Identity and development of logos, stationary, realtor graphics and graphics.
Brand re-imaging by way of a redesigned logo.
Brand Identity and product label design for their line of bottled teas.
HTML5 website & customized Wordpress theme.
ATTRIBUTES
I am a self motivated individual who learns at an exceptional rate, able to adapt to any given situation and create a positive result.
I take criticism well, and make necessary changes to meet established goals.
CARA’S KOMBUCHA
A Hawaii based tea startup. Cara’s Kombucha entrusted me with the designs of their brand Identity and package graphics.
COAST TO COAST
With offices in Colorado & California, this real estate firm enlisted my talent to generate for them brand Identity which included:
Company logo, business cards, real estate graphics, envelopes and brochure templates.
FLUX HAWAII
A start up magazine located in Hawaii, hired me to develop branding for their company. I developed this concept as well as five others I presented to them. In the end they decided to go with “Walkway Bold” a free font download from dafont.com. ---- LAME.
RFAVELA
This was a conceptual logo design for a boutique lingerie designer.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
MANA MEANS COMMUNICATIONS
June 2008 - November 2010Creative Director
» HITLIN » Security One Hawaii » Hawaiian Eye Center » Hawaii State Art Museum
» SXSW » Sales & Marketing Executives
International » Hawaii Sheet Metal Workers
» Hawaiian Airlines » Shriners Hospitals » Hawaii Lumber Products Association » Honolulu International Film Festival
Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
Oversight & Training of a creative team consisting of 3 individuals.
Developing, presenting and carrying out the creative processes; the ideation, presentation and execution of client branding and marketing communications campaigns,the profitability and creative quality of client projects, and the operational readiness of the creative team to our clients.
Ensuring that designers (including, but not limited to myself) operate in an efficient, profitable manner.
Delivering strategic communication solutions that assisted our clients in attaining their marketing objectives.
Listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client situation, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales.
Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team.
Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive website proposals accompanied with an estimate of hours and an outline of projected work.
Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and post-production execution of print collateral/interactive/web/video/motion graphics.
Managing the evolution of the agency’s technology needs & digital marketing capabilities.
Clients
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
MANA MEANS COMMUNICATIONS
June 2008 - November 2010Creative Director
Work collaboratively with partners, participate in company strategizing, and make recommendations for changes to the creative function to meet market changes, competitive threats or to support strategic plans.
Make decisions on a daily basis that ensure both profitability and creative quality.
Set expectations and standards which built a culture for creative team attitude, behavior, teamwork and professional development.
Train & Direct the activities and professional development of creative team members. Drive constant improvement in creative quality and capabilities.
With the account lead, assure that internal and client presentations are on time, professional, engaging, persuasive and supported by a sound rationale.
Develop a cohesive web presence for clients in HTML, PHP, Javascript & Actionscript.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Managing outside resources, including vendors, color separators, printers, freelancers, web and interactive sub-contractors.
Managing art direction, design, copywriting and production of projects.
Preparing and justifying website estimates
Quality control, including proofing, reviewing, measuring and evaluating personal performance, creative output and project process(es).
Create and maintain websites and databases.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
MC DONALD’S OF HAWAII
October 2006 - May2008 Image Consultant - Café Manager – Recruiter - Area Trainer – Operations Expert
Responsible for the operations and training of eight café locations wherein I was held accountable for establishing operational efficiency, monitoring the progress and development of 56 café employees, initiating via communication with area supervisors and store managers sales building techniques, promotions, recruitment efforts and public announcements.
Worked with national vendors to manage over ordered, expired or delinquent product deliveries. Collectively generating adequate par levels for a market wide distribution.
Established and maintained a system of sales tracking which allowed for proper analysis and management of current market trends on a weekly and monthly basis and acting in a timely manner with adequate merchandising and promotional events to help generate sales.
Fashioned the existing framework for the McDonald’s Café concept, pioneering a ground breaking structure for the presentation and operations of McDonald’s people and place based upon an aggressive business model.
Co-created and implemented employee job descriptions, roles and expectations, for McDonald’s Café concept.
Established a set pay range for new and current employees that would reflect a skill based pay scale.
Selected and established a novel approach to crew uniforms creating an over all look and presentation that was both fashionable and effective.Conceptualized and actively applied several sales building and recruitment techniques to be enacted by eight café managers.
Collaborated with the Architectural Department to design several layouts for our current café locations, which would consider speed of service, operational efficiency and ease of use in its design.
Created employee training manuals and established on site trainers for several café locations.
Developed a roster management system by which I could create and establish a thorough and well organized training and development program.
Awarded the highest tip factor in the West Division of 173.1%
Worked with the Marketing Department to develop new menu board concepts, training and development materials, POP and other café graphics.
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Education
On-going - University of Hawaii
2000 - Foreign Language Institute Colorado Springs • CO Foreign Language Studies. 1999 - University of The Nations Colorado Springs • CO Ethnographic Studies & Humanitarian Aid work
Skills
Further training received in the following areas:
Restaurant Systems Management • Financial Controls • Shift Management • Payroll/Profit and Loss Reporting • Employee Scheduling • Coaching Conversation Tips and Tactics • Inventory Tracking • Product Allocation • Shipment Receipt Acknowledgment • Inventory Transfers • Supervisor Training classes. Merchandise Coordinator training received in the following areas: Resource Allocation • Sales Associate Training • and Proper Vendor Communications. Visuals Director training received in the following areas: Initial Design • Setup and proper execution of store displays • Product Placement • Lighting • and Visual Rotation.
Miscellaneous artistic training received in the following fields:
Art History • Art Fundamentals • Mastering Photoshop • The Geometry of Design • The Artists Work Book • The History of Color • Total Training Adobe Photoshop • Photoshop Down and Dirty Tricks.
Gnomon: Sketching Interior Spaces • Visual Story Telling. Maya Basics • NURBS Modeling Polygon Modeling • Sub-Division Modeling • Rigging • Skinning Animation • Dynamics • Effects Rendering and Lighting.
Private lessons from Activision character modeler and texture artist. Photography • Grid Based Design & Universal Principles of Design•
979 A Mokulua
Kailua, HI 96734
T 808.989.3664
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current
Personal Clients
Amit Desai - [email protected]
Kelli Chillson - [email protected]
Jen Sherridan - [email protected]
Past
Mana Means
Janet Scheffer - [email protected] CEO
McDonald’s
Louis [email protected] Supervisor
Frankie [email protected] Vice President
MAHALO