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Corey Shearer

Queensbury,NY

Summary

Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas with experience in multiple mediums. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Corey Shearer Illustration

Freelance Graphic Designer
01.2005 - Current

Job overview

    • Collaborated with other artists and project leads to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
    • Developed creative design for print materials, apparel, posters, stickers, music media packages, banners, and signs.
    • Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
    • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
    • Developed eye-catching marketing materials for various clients and helping to create brand identity.
    • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.

Adirondack Studios

Scenic Carpenter, Sculptor & Fiberglass Fabricator
09.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Clients include Walt Disney Theme Parks, Dollywood Theme Park, Motiongate Dubai Theme Park, Lyric Opera Chicago, Spring Studio New York and BAM Harvey Theater.
  • Collaborated with creative & tech design, metal, fiberglass, paint, 3D router and carpentry teams to create visually stunning sets for various productions.
  • Provided expertise in carpentry, sculpting and fiberglass techniques, ensuring high-quality finished products that met client expectations. Contributed to team success by leading construction of custom set pieces for high-profile events.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Utilized various materials such as metal, wood, foam and fiberglass to create visually diverse sculptures and props.
  • Supervised on-site installations as well as in-house construction, delegating & overseeing production of 2-5 team members per build.

Trader Joe's

Sign Artist
01.2012 - 09.2015

Job overview

    • Created commissioned artwork for in-store and grand openings.
    • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
    • Helped artwork meet standards of quality, accuracy and maintain company vision.
    • Managed studio operations efficiently, organizing workspace layout while maintaining necessary supplies inventory levels.
    • Produced drawings, paintings, chalkboard art and custom fabricated wood & foam signs for advertising.
    • Developed art and design concepts displaying clear product information.
    • Acted as team leader of 3-4 crew members, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

HSI Productions

Film and Set Production Assistant, Art Department
01.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Notable projects include Eminem featuring Rihanna "Love The Way You Lie" music video and Desperate Housewives Season 7 promo.
  • Constructed and dressed sets for film.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations and meet filming director's vision.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Assisted in setting up lighting and props on sets.

Education

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Associate of Arts from Animation
06.2011

SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY

Course Work from Fine Arts
12.2005

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY

Course Work from Fine Arts
06.2002

Skills

  • Illustration and Design
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Visual storytelling
  • Creative concept development
  • Storyboard creation
  • Character design
  • Color theory
  • Project management abilities
  • Animation Basics
  • Sculpting
  • Carpentry
  • Fiberglass Fabrication
  • Video and Sound editing

Websites

Accomplishments

    KUDO Learning Inc.

  • Illustrated storyboards used in an animated pilot to promote a language learning game for children, as part of a successful kickstarter campaign to reach ten thousand dollars.


Certification

Certificate of Animation earned at Santa Monica College, CA.

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Timeline

Scenic Carpenter, Sculptor & Fiberglass Fabricator

Adirondack Studios
09.2015 - 01.2020

Sign Artist

Trader Joe's
01.2012 - 09.2015

Film and Set Production Assistant, Art Department

HSI Productions
01.2010 - 01.2012

Freelance Graphic Designer

Corey Shearer Illustration
01.2005 - Current

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts from Animation

SUNY Adirondack

Course Work from Fine Arts

Mohawk Valley Community College

Course Work from Fine Arts

Hobbies

Motorcycling, Mountain biking, Traveling, Vinyl enthusiast, Hip Hop music recording & production, Kayaking, Camping and bushcraft. 

Software

Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reason Propellerhead, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook

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