Wesley Fountain
Riverdale,Georgia
Summary
Motion Graphic Designer skilled in creating and editing animations for smartphones, computers and television. Developed dynamic new ideas for advanced animations across multiple platforms. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends and technology.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Motion Graphic Designer
Attain Creative Communication
03.2016 - Current
- Created complex animations for smartphones, computers and websites.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
- Applied contemporary trends in production design to produce stunning, forward-thinking work.
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
Art Director
Reflektion Design
Atlanta, GA
05.2013 - Current
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts.
- Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across projects.
Lead Advertising Designer
Military Transition Times
08.2006 - 12.2016
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Cut down turnaround time for ad placement by 50%
Assistant Art Director
Nike
04.2013 - 04.2013
- Worked on NFL Product Endorsement (athletic footwear and sportswear) campaign.
- Assisted the Director with keeping the aesthetic of the overall creative direction of the shoot by selecting/proofing specific photos consistent to Art Director’s vision
- Developed a system to organize photographs and design artwork.
Production Designer
The Wildside West
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create computer-generated graphics for marketing material and Screen printing designs
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
Production Designer
Progressive Marketing And Media
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Graphic Design
Platt College
Alhambra, CA06.1999
No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Art
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA06.1997
No Degree - Graphic Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA09.2009
No Degree - 3D Modeling
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA12.2011
Skills
- Adobe After Effects
- Graphics and Animation
- Promotional Materials
- Animation and Motion Graphics
- Digital Asset Management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Software
- Page Layouts
- UV Layout
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Post-Production Editing
- Storyboard Creation
- Graphic Design
- Mac OS X Proficient
- Digital Illustration
- Adobe InDesign
- Logo Creation
- Traditional Fine Art Skills
- Superior Organizational Skills
- 2D Designing
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
- Graphic Arts Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Storyboard Planning
- Oversee Projects
- Design Layouts
- Dreamweaver
Websites
Work Availability
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Motion Graphic Designer
Attain Creative Communication
03.2016 - Current
Art Director
Reflektion Design
05.2013 - Current
Assistant Art Director
Nike
04.2013 - 04.2013
Lead Advertising Designer
Military Transition Times
08.2006 - 12.2016
Production Designer
The Wildside West
06.2005 - 07.2006
Production Designer
Progressive Marketing And Media
08.2004 - 12.2005
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Graphic Design
Platt College
No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Art
Virginia State University
No Degree - Graphic Design
Art Center College of Design
No Degree - 3D Modeling
Glendale Community College
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