Hot Talent - Lost Angeles - October 09

Autumn is that time of year defined by back-to-school, changing leaves, shorter days and football.  And - if you’re like many of our clients - it’s also that busy time of year when you try to wrap-up all your projects before another January begins. 

Feeling overwhelmed by the task?  Not sure you can handle it in time?  Have a smaller staff now than when you started the year?  Several of your co-workers have vacations planned for the coming weeks?  Don’t panic!  Artisan can help! 

Your stopgap for freelance (FL) projects and solution for any fulltime (FT) recruitment needs, we’d love to help your team find the best Creative or Marketing solution.

Call us now at 310.312.2062 for more information about any of our highlighted candidates or other talent like them.

Edwin | Interactive Art Director | FL or FT

With 10 years of experience, Edwin is an interactive designer with skills in Flash and visual interface design as well as a strong knowledge and understanding of the limitations of front-end development in online media.  His hands-on skills enable him to build on initial designs and push them through production to completion.  Able to establish visual tone and messaging, he can provide direction to a small team of designers to create deeply immersive user experiences.

Dan | Graphic & Mobile User Interface Designer | FL or FT

With almost 4 years in Graphic Design, Dan has worked across a variety of mediums, including Art Direction and Design--most recently in a fulltime capacity at a company focused on a social networking for mobile.  As the only Designer on the team, he was brought on to redesign the WAP site and create an iPhone application for the company.  Unfortunately, the company closed its doors this summer.  Since then, Dan has been working on a few iPhone app designs with some independent developers.  Dan is keen to continue in GUI Design for Mobile or Web and is available immediately for freelance or fulltime work.

Gerry | Flash Animator and MoGraph Designer | FL

With 4 years Design experience, Gerry presents a unique blend of both Flash Animation and Motion Graphic expertise.  Having freelanced for a variety of Digital agencies over the years, he has worked on creating Web Banners, Websites and Video Graphics.  Skilled in AE, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Avid and Final Cut. Gerry is looking for contract opportunities where he can utilize his Flash and/or AE expertise.

Mike | Trailer Editor | FL or FT

With 10 years editing experience, Mike is a proven TV, Film, Commercial, Video Game & Trailer Editor who is looking for freelance or fulltime opportunities in the Greater LA area.  Skilled in Avid, Final Cut and After Effects, Mike has spent time working for Cable Networks, Promotional houses and a number of leading Trailer houses.  Easy to work with and extremely focused, Mike comes to Artisan highly recommended and ready for new projects. 

Bill | Quality Assurance | FL or FT

Bill is an experienced Quality Assurance Lead/Analyst with extensive knowledge in White and Black Box Testing and has significant testing experience in the gaming industry. Additionally he has experience with multiple automated testing applications as well as scheduling batch processes in conjunction with automated testing software to have tests run at off hours. William is also a creative and ambitious Web Developer who has over 7 years of experience with Web Technologies, including Flash (Actionscript), Javascript, HTML, CSS, PHP, mySQL, and SQL. Bill is open to freelance and off hour project needs.

Dana | Interactive Media Consultant | FL or FT

Dana brings in-depth experience in media buying, planning, negotiation and strategy.  She has worked as a Senior Interactive Media consultant for premier interactive agencies in town such as Carat Fusion, Palisades Media Group, and OMD.  In addition, she has recent experience working in the entertainment industry for clients such as New Line Cinema and Paramount. Dana is a team player and personable individual who is currently available on an onsite/offsite basis depending on your needs.  She is also open to a full time position for the right fit.

Becky | Sr. Graphic Designer | FL or FT

Becky has over 8 years of design experience primarily in the print arena, including marketing collateral, newsletters, and logo development.  Her roster of past clients include Toyota, UCLA School of Law, USC and City of Hope. With a clean and sophisticated style, she is a true professional who comes highly recommended. Becky is open to freelance and fulltime opportunities.

Alex | VP Creative | FT

Alex has more than 20 years design and management experience and is looking for a VP role in either toy or consumer products in the Southern CA area. He has experience building a business from scratch, launching award-winning toys and developing a variety of board games, card games as and action figures.  He is open to fulltime opportunities only.

James | Interactive Art Director | FL | Offsite

James is a well-rounded Interactive Art Director with 8 years of experience. Skilled in every aspect from storyboards to motion, he understands how to make high quality work and push the envelope for web. James is very passionate about doing the best work possible on every project and raises the skill level of people around him. He prefers to work on high energy projects for sports, activewear and motorcycles and has won several FWA awards.  Currently he is looking for offsite, freelance projects.

Bart | Retoucher | FL | Offsite

Bart is a retoucher (stills for advertising) and a recent 3D (CGI for print) adoptee. With twenty years of practical application, he has successfully combined his talents in design, illustration, digital imaging, and photography to help the needs of creative leaders in advertising. Working as part of the creative process, he has helped to visually create award winning imagery for leading print advertising campaigns, brochures, and interactive campaigns for automotive and entertainment.