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Michael Ma

1823 Penn Mar Ave,CA

Summary

Summary

I create and deliver innovative concepts that drive business

development and revenue generation for Fortune 500 companies and US military agencies. With over 32 years of experience in design, I specialize in real-time concept design, using hand-drawn solutions to translate to Ai that capture the vision and needs of the clients and stakeholders, and that showcase the wow factor and the feasibility of the ideas. I collaborate with CEOs, executives, and generals, as well as other artists and technical staff, to brainstorm, sketch, and render solutions that do not exist yet, and that solve complex problems in various domains, such as aerospace, defense, transportation, and entertainment. I use Photoshop and Ai technology to refine and present the final products, ensuring the highest quality and satisfaction. I am passionate about design, innovation, and customer service, and I strive to deliver solutions that exceed expectations and make an impact.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Concept Ai Designer

Boeing
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed design concepts for aircraft, building and trade show using Ai to convert concept art to photorealistic.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
  • Participated in design reviews to gather feedback.

Chief Designer

Applied Minds
Burbank, CA
03.2021 - 07.2023

• Serve at the front end of projects as the "blue sky"/"big idea" guy, creating

multiple, rapid, innovative concepts sketched by hand covert to Ai photorealistic images.

Page 1 of 2• Brainstorm with CEOs and executives of Fortune 500 companies, including

Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Cubic, and John

Deere and US military generals.

• Create hand-drawn solutions in real-time, which do not exist anymore and

are very desirable to the customer as a lost art, and the "money shots" with the

Ai concept art wow factor to convince them to sign the contract with the company.

• Collaborate with other artists and technical staff after securing the contract

through the design and delivery of the final product and do the blue sky concept art to Ai photorealistic.

Notable achievements while in the position have included:

- Completed work featured in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Sunset

Magazine, and Mercedes Design Magazine.

Senior Designer

Walt Disney Imagineering
Burbank, CA
07.1996 - 12.2001
  • Design the "Mission Space" attraction for Disney world Orlando Florida.
  • Design concept art for Tokyo Disney Sci-Fi City attraction: Rocket Bike, 101 dalmatian attraction. Flying Saucer.

Senior Designer

Mercedes-Benz Advance Design Studio
Irvine, CA
03.1991 - 05.1996

Designed and developed the first Smart Car, including 6 patents on the interior.

Concept designed the Mercedes M Class for the Jurassic Park Movie.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Transportation & Product Design

ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA
02.1991

Skills

    Serve at the front end of projects as the "blue sky"/"big idea" guy, creating multiple, rapid, innovative concepts sketched by hand to Ai photorealistic render

    Brainstorm with CEOs and executives of Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Cubic, and John Deere and US military generals

    Create hand-drawn solutions in real-time are very desirable to the customer as a lost art, and the "money shots" with Ai photorealistic render with the wow factor to convince executive to sign the contract with the company

    Collaborate with other artists and technical staff after securing the contract through the design and delivery of the final product and do the Photoshop work and Ai render

    Notable achievements while in the position have included:

    - Completed work featured in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Sunset

    Magazine, and Mercedes Design Magazine

    German Stern Magazine

Timeline

Senior Concept Ai Designer

Boeing
01.2024 - 08.2024

Chief Designer

Applied Minds
03.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Designer

Walt Disney Imagineering
07.1996 - 12.2001

Senior Designer

Mercedes-Benz Advance Design Studio
03.1991 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Transportation & Product Design

ArtCenter College of Design