Dereck Seltzer
DETROIT,MI
Summary
Forward-thinking, highly motivated multi disciplinary artist with over 15 years of experience working with both gallery and commercial practices. Detail oriented with an extensive knowledge of techniques and mediums.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
TMRWLND
Detroit, Michigan
06.2011 - Current
- Founded TMRWLND, a multidisciplinary art studio which provides creative services to commercial clients & also exhibits artwork internationally through galleries and museums.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
Independent Contractor
Hasbro
Pawtucket, RI
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Illustration & product design for Magic The Gathering.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus and depth.
- Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to print, electronic and digital media.
- Collaborated with marketing and print departments to create high-quality images and illustrations to enhance publications and presentations.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Delivered on multiple titles and platforms simultaneously.
Independent Contractor
Ford
Detroit, Michigan
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Painting and product development for electric vehicles.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Collaborated with art director to implement artistic vision.
- Developed art and design concepts.
Mural Artist
Vice
Miami Beach, FL
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Painted exterior mural for Vice HQ.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Utilized spray paint, acrylics and enamel to create an original mural.
Independent Contractor
Levis Strauss & Co
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 09.2016
- Graphic design & live screen printing for company events.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment needed for live printing of over 500 custom garments.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment..
Graphic Designer
Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
05.2012 - 03.2016
- Graphic design for Paramount Pictures and Paramount T.V.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
Art Director
Universal Studios
Los Angeles, CA
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria.
- Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
Independent Contractor
Twitter
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 09.2015
- Illustration of artwork & live screen printing for marketing events.
- Set up two four color printing machines daily and maintained a functional and clean workspace.
- Maintained relationships with clients through punctuality and excellent customer service.
- Designed and printed 150 custom screen printed denim jackets over course of eight hours.
Art Director
Roc Nation
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created original art work and paintings used for stylus boards, branding and animation.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of techniques, such as screen printing, cell animation, computer animation, painting and pencil drawings to complete unique pieces for musicians.
Independent Contractor
Skullcandy
Los Angeles, CA
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Art direction and illustration.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created original art work and paintings used for stylus boards, branding and animation.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Made use of techniques, such as screen printing, cell animation, computer animation, painting and pencil drawings to complete unique pieces for musicians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Illustration
Otis College of Art & Design
Los Angeles, CA2011
Associates Degree - Graphic Design
Art Institute
Los Angeles, CA2009
Skills
- Sign Painting
- Graphic Design
- Screen Printing
- Fine Art Painting
- Adobe InDesign
- Visual Art Creation
- Technical illustration
- Interior & Exterior Murals
- Advertising and promotion
- Corporate identity branding
- Fundraising implementation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Visual communication expertise
Websites
Accomplishments
Exhibition History
2022
Memory Patinas, Mortal Machine Gallery.
New Orleans, LA.
2021
Stoop Kids, Mortal Machine Gallery.
New Orleans, LA.
2020
POW! WOW! Hawaii, Curated by Thinkspace Projects. Hawaii.
Art Buddies V.10, Hard Gallery.
Detroit, MI.
The New Vanguard 3, Curated by Thinkspace Projects at the Lancaster Museum of Art.
Lancaster, CA.
2019
LAX/ORD, Curated by Thinkspace Projects at Vertical Gallery.
Chicago, IL.
Skate & Create, GWC Gallery.
Huntington Beach, CA.
LAX/MSY, Curated by Thinkspace Projects at Red Truck Gallery.
New Orleans, LA.
Safe Space, Curated by We Are Familia. Detroit public Library.
Detroit, MI.
2017
The Skateboard show, Galerie F.
Chicago, IL.
2016
TMRWLND & Not A Cult Book release at A Shop Called Quest.
Los Angeles, CA.
Eternal, Burgundy Room.
Los Angeles, CA.
2015
Heroine, Stone Malone Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Supersonic Invitational 4, Spoke Art Gallery. San Francisco, CA.
2014
Silent Auction, Google HQ.
Santa Monica, CA.
Dreamland Summer, Clean Aesthetic.
Santa Monica, CA.
The Season of Spring, Flower Pepper Gallery. Pasadena, CA.
Group Show, Robert Berman Gallery, B7.
Los Angeles, CA.
Group Show, Think Tank Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
2013
All Gone Wrong, C.A.V.E. Gallery.
Venice, CA.
High Five, C.A.V.E. Gallery.
Venice, CA.
Atlantic Records Artist Showcase.
Hollywood, CA.
The New Deal: Art In Public, 11:11 A Creative Space.
Los Angeles, CA.
Silent Auction, Robert Berman Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Supersonic Invitational 2, Spoke Art Gallery.
San Francisco, CA.
Back Alley, GR Space.
Los Angeles, CA.
2012
Into The Darkness, Azusa Pacific University.
Pasadena, CA.
Out For Blood, GCS. Gallery.
Santa Ana, CA.
Us VS Them, Known Gallery.
Hollywood, CA.
LAX/PDX, Thinkspace Gallery.
Hollywood, CA.
2011
Picks Of The Harvest, Thinkspace Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Unknown Unknowns, Bolsky Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Group Show, Crewest Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Cannibal Flower, Hive Gallery.
Los Angeles, CA.
Awards & Grants
Redbull Artist Micro Grant - 2021
Women Painters West Grant - 2011
Publication History
TMRWLND
“ The Secret Stays Unknown “ - The Art of Dereck Seltzer & Tina St. Claire. Hardcover first edition released internationally by Not A Cult Publishing. 2016.
Brut Magazine
Issue 1, 2016.
Spin Magazine
2011
Rolling Stone Magazine
Issue # 1080, 2009
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Hasbro
12.2021 - 01.2022
Independent Contractor
Ford
06.2021 - 09.2021
Mural Artist
Vice
11.2017 - 12.2017
Independent Contractor
Levis Strauss & Co
09.2016 - 09.2016
Independent Contractor
Twitter
09.2015 - 09.2015
Art Director
Universal Studios
02.2015 - 10.2016
Art Director
Roc Nation
05.2014 - 11.2016
Independent Contractor
Skullcandy
05.2014 - 01.2015
Graphic Designer
Paramount Pictures
05.2012 - 03.2016
Owner/Operator
TMRWLND
06.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Illustration
Otis College of Art & Design
Associates Degree - Graphic Design
Art Institute