Andrew O'Connor
Production Designer
Atlanta,GA,GA
Summary
Adaptable Production Designer with success in developing eye-catching visuals through inventiveness and team collaborations. Flexible in creating designs that consistently follow the creative vision and direction as the project evolves. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Proficient in the latest technology with the expertise and creativity to integrate industry trends. Deadline-driven with 10 years of experience bringing visual design work to life in film industry. Driven to maintain time and budget requirements while completing projects consistent with intended direction and creative vision. Personable communicator with expertise in collaborating with teammates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/ Production Designer
Silver Spoon Creative
01.2021 - Current
- Presented production ideas as well set designs, 3D renders of set designs, created and negotiated budgets, determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Oversaw all art department elements including designing sets, managing art department budgets, and hiring art departments crews.
- Developed schedules for production, managed deadlines and deliverables, and managed large crews and creative teams.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
Owner/ Production Designer
Art Gang Sets And Props
09.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw all set designs, all set builds, and all custom prop fabrications ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members
- Created, negotiated, and oversaw all budgets ensuring the designs we created worked for the all in budgets of projects.
- Oversaw the organization and rental of large prop collection.
- Hire and managed full art department crews from conception through wrap of dozens of large budget projects.
- Designed sets using 3D software to present to client for approvals
Production Designer
Rite Media Group
05.2015 - 08.2021
- Productions Designed one hundred plus music videos, commercials, and independent films.
- Designed production sets and 3D renders of sets using Sketch Up and Vray.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met both creative and technical requirements.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
Education
Associates Degree In Mass Media And Communications - Mass Media
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GASkills
- Developing creative and visually appealing art and pitch decks
- Communication with creatives
- Proficient in using software such as Sketchup, V-Ray, Blender, and other design softwares to create stunning 3D renders of set designs
- Creating, negotiating, and managing budgets of all sizes
- Time management across multiple projects at once
- Production Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Producer/ Production Designer
Silver Spoon Creative
01.2021 - Current
Owner/ Production Designer
Art Gang Sets And Props
09.2018 - Current
Production Designer
Rite Media Group
05.2015 - 08.2021
Associates Degree In Mass Media And Communications - Mass Media
Valdosta State University
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