joey.giardina@gmail.com
Objective:
To utilize my knowledge and expertise in the field of Animation, Graphic Design, and Video Production in a way that inspires people.
Summary of Qualifications:
• Creative professional with seven years experience in multimedia production.
• Comfortable multitasking while working under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Use of strong communication skills to be an effective team player.
• Self starter that is detail oriented and well organized.
• Able to manage work flow across several projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to create and maintain viable, cost effective project budgets and schedules.
• Excellency in developing new ideas and putting them into production.
• Outstanding capability to create diverse and engaging multimedia works of art.
• Ability to efficiently research new ideas across multiple platforms and sources.
Professional Experience:
Vertis Communications, Buffalo, NY: Feb 2010-Present
Color Stylist for weekly comics
• Maintain a standard of excellence in color theory and design for the globally syndicated comics of; Peanuts, Marmaduke, The Buckets, Moderately Confused, Reality Check, and Freshly Squeezed.
• Direct application of color to weekly comics using proprietary coloring software.
• Uphold weekly deadlines to convey high quality color styling that sustain the required style for each individual comic.
Eminence Front Productions, Culver City, CA: March 2006 – Present
Freelance Art Direction and Graphic Design
• Designed original 2D characters, and backgrounds for the DVD behind the scenes extra “Beer 101” on Broken Lizard’s “Beerfest” DVD
• Created menu artwork for DVD and BluRay extra features on the movies “Karate Kid” and “Cats and Dogs”.
Cartoon Network Studios, Burbank, CA: May 2005 – March 2009
Show Co-Creator, Director, Storyboard Artist, Art Director
“The Awesome Chronicles of Manny and Khan”
• Created and developed a dynamic, traditionally animated, TV pilot for Cartoon Network Studios that has since been viewed by audiences worldwide.
• Directed a studio of artists and animators from concept of the original story to the final delivery to the Network.
• Developed a film that is constructed upon a strong foundation in objective storytelling, which engages and entertains Cartoon Networks target audience.
• Designed an original style that stands alongside iconic Hanna Barbara and Cartoon Network Cartoons and yet still feels new and fresh.
Design Cleanup
“Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends”(s 6), “PPG Rule” Powerpuff Girls 10th Anniversary
• Digitally inked rough artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Preparation of digital files for use in Adobe Flash Pro.
• Collaborated with designers and Art Director to achieve the shows desired style.
Production Coordinator
“Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends” (s 3, 4, and 5)
• Scheduled and coordinated flow of work between three departments.
• Facilitated communication between the Producer and the Artists.
• Managed Art Direction and staff meetings between the Director and Artists.
• Participated in daily production meetings to keep staff on schedule.
• Developed realistic cost-effective timelines for contract artists to meet deadlines.
Main Street Pictures, Hollywood, CA: June 2008
Logo Designer
“Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy” (50 episodes)
• Created the rough and inked design for the show’s logo, which can be seen across multiple platforms including the front of every episode, the DVD, BluRay, Packaging, Menu, Website, Marketing Materials, and Advertisements.
Universal Cartoon Studios, Universal City, CA: January 2005- May 2005
Production Coordinator
“Curious George”
• Scheduled and coordinated flow of work through two departments.
• Facilitated communication between the Producer and the Artists.
• Managed Art Direction and staff meetings between the Director and Artists.
• Participated in weekly production meetings to keep staff on schedule.
• Developed realistic cost-effective timeliness to meet scheduled deadlines.
Motion Maven Studio, Pacific Palisades, CA: October 2004- December 2004
On Set Production Coordinator
• Scheduled and coordinated equipment rental.
• Facilitated communication between the Director and Crew.
• Maintained the schedule for Actor call times.
Nickelodeon Movies, Glendale, CA February 2004 – October 2004
Assistant Production Coordinator
“The Spongebob Squarepants Movie”
• Assisted Production Manager with the oversight of both Layout and Design Departments.
• Implemented new note system for workbook meetings.
• Tracked notes through departments to ensure quality control is achieved.
• Copy and pegged character and background layouts.
Specialties and Technical Skills:
An aptitude for learning new computer programs and software quickly. Specialty in, but not limited to: Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects), Microsoft Word, File Maker Pro, Objective Storytelling, Screen Writing, Traditional and Digital Storyboarding, Design, Cleanup, Color Styling, Art Direction, Traditional and Digital 2D Animation, Valid NYS Drivers License.
Education:
Erie Community College, Certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-D) 1999-2000
