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Michael Evans

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced and versatile graphics and digital designer with a strong background in visual communication, art directing, production design and props fabrication. Skilled at creating impactful projects that align with brand objectives and user preferences. Collaborates with teams to achieve successful outcomes, while adapting to evolving project requirements. Proficient in design, props fabrication, and digital design. Reputation for reliability and innovative thinking.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Props Technician & Graphic Designer

Cirque Du Soleil
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Designed elements for props, assisted with fabrication of props and finished/painted props for residence shows in Las Vegas as well as affiliate touring shows like AGT and V-Star’s Paw Patrol, Baby Shark & Cirque Dreams Holidaze
  • Assisted with the design and production of major scenery elements and props for the new Cirque show Auana, residing in Waikiki, HI

ACE Coordinator, Marketing & Design Tech

Salt Lake Community College
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Coordinator over SLCC’s Art & Cultural Events Grant Program
  • Content creator & manager of social media platforms for Thayne Center and SLCCSA departments
  • Designer for webpage, digital signage, printed marketing material (posters, banners, brochures, etc.)
  • Photographer/videographer for Thayne Center and SLCCSA offices

Props & Graphic Designer/Digital Designer

Studio C W/BYUtv & Kaleidoscope
11.2019 - Current
  • Created and designed elements for interactive phone graphics such as texts, calls, & social media apps, along with computer programs & media players
  • Designed and fabricated content for props such as playbills, package/product design, signage, and backdrops

Props and Graphic Desiger/Digital Designer

Disney’s HSM: The Musical
  • Designed elements for interactive phone graphics such as social media accounts, video chats, VM screens, musical playlists & more
  • Designed and built content for props such as playbills, package design, signage, and backdrops

Props

Cirque du Soleil: Disney’s Drawn to Life
08.2019 - 02.2020

Using traditional fabrication methods as well as 3D modeling and Printing, I designed and constructed a detailed and intricate prop for Cirque's Drawn to Life show in Disney Springs

Set/Scene Painter & Designer

Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake City
  • Responsible for creating and designing/painting background elements, scene flats, props
  • Interacted with many other theater facets from rigging to carpentry

Other Related Experience

Filmswork/TV
07.2012 - Current
  • -Art Director for film, Das Portrait (2012)
  • -Props Designer for short film, Mundane Margery (2016)
  • -Art Director for short film, Point B (2013)
  • -Production Designer for short film, Burying Yasmeen (2019)
  • Props Designer for short film, The Guest (2020)
  • Props/Prosthetics & Special FX Makeup for short film, Big Bad (2020)
  • Graphic Design/Props for Netflix film, Falling for Christmas (2022)
  • Graphic Design/Props for Apple TV series, Amber Brown (2022)
  • Art Director, Production Design, Props, Wardrobe for short film, Meat Jerky (2022)
  • Props Designer for short film, 96 Percent Cooked (2023)
  • Art Director, Production Design, Props, Wardrobe for award winning short film, Meadowville (2023)
  • Graphic Design/Props for Netflix original film, Best.Christmas.Ever! (2023)
  • Graphic Design/Props for Hallmark film, Deck the Walls (2024)
  • Graphic Design/Props for Film, One Big Happy Family (post 2025)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Life Drawing/Painting/Sculpting, Film & Animation

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Technical Degree - Graphic Design

Eagle Gate College
Murray

Cert. of Completion - Logo Design:Techniques, Intro to Web Design, Marketing Tools; Digital Marketing, Typography: Hierarchy and Navigation

LinkedIn Learning & Skillshare

Skills

  • Graphic Design; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate
  • Adobe XD & Figma
  • Wix, WordPress, Canva
  • Film/Animation; After Effects, Premiere, Maya 3D
  • Props Fabrication, Scenic Paint, Carpentry
  • Sculpting, Casting, Foam, Resin
  • Traditional Artistic Mediums; Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Airbrush
  • Fusion 360, TinkerCAD, 3D printing

Accomplishments

    Gold Award for Animation, Honolulu Film Fest

    Short film, Meadowville (2023) won several awards

    Part of the creation team for Cirque du Soleil, Auana

Timeline

Props Technician & Graphic Designer

Cirque Du Soleil
05.2023 - 12.2024

Props & Graphic Designer/Digital Designer

Studio C W/BYUtv & Kaleidoscope
11.2019 - Current

Props

Cirque du Soleil: Disney’s Drawn to Life
08.2019 - 02.2020

ACE Coordinator, Marketing & Design Tech

Salt Lake Community College
06.2018 - 05.2023

Other Related Experience

Filmswork/TV
07.2012 - Current

Props and Graphic Desiger/Digital Designer

Disney’s HSM: The Musical

Set/Scene Painter & Designer

Pioneer Theater, Salt Lake City

Bachelor of Arts - Life Drawing/Painting/Sculpting, Film & Animation

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Technical Degree - Graphic Design

Eagle Gate College

Cert. of Completion - Logo Design:Techniques, Intro to Web Design, Marketing Tools; Digital Marketing, Typography: Hierarchy and Navigation

LinkedIn Learning & Skillshare
Michael Evans