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Blaine Fontana

Art Director

Blaine Fontana

Portland,OR

I am self motivated, detail oriented, and able to adapt to many challenging situations. As a team player, I enjoy working with all levels of personnel in various departments. In contrast, I am able to work independently and be dependable in delivering projects, and possess excellent verbal communication skills.

Experience

  • Founder/Owner - Designer & Illustrator
    Portland
    Jan 2003 - Present
    LV8 design / Fontana Studios

    A multi media studio that outputs cutting edge and current trends in Design and Illustration. Additionally, a Fine Art Studio managing and creating commissioned work, gallery shows and commercial licensing of fine art. Marketing, publishing and distributing fine art prints.

  • Advisory Board Member
    Poulsbo, WA
    Aug 2008 - Present
    Northwest College of Art

    Quarterly Meetings that advise, direct and consult the current academic curriculum. Apply current industry standards, practices and aesthetics to students abilities and instructors teaching results.

  • Creative Director / Co-Editor
    Los Angeles, CA
    Apr 2005 - Dec 2005
    Consumption Manual Magazine

    A quarterly art and urban culture magazine distributed internationally. Developed progressive branding package, and complete visual aesthetics that were unique in each seasonal issue. Managed content and researched content daily to keep a consistent look and information in each issue. In addition, performed multitasking duties such as, marketing, press packages and networking.

  • Art Director
    Los Angeles, CA
    Jul 2002 - Jan 2003
    Drifter Industries

    A young men's urban apparel line. Developed cutting edge branding systems, seasonal campaigns, numerous graphics for multiple applications and advertisement concepts. Overseeing and designing web site, catalog, video's and various media promos. In addition to the creative responsibilities, I managed many client relationships and improved company budget spending by revealing optional resources.

  • Graphic Desiginer
    Long Beach, CA
    Nov 2001 - Apr 2002
    Metro.Pop Publishing

    A fashion and lifestyle magazine published internationally. Developed press ready layouts, illustrations and design for quarterly distribution

  • Art Director
    Long Beach, CA
    Oct 2000 - Nov 2001
    Abound LLC

    Developed new marketing strategies and management development for Abound productions and entities, The Red Alert (clothing company), and a biweekly gallery production. Work consisted of web development, print,clothing, motion graphics, logo design and company branding.

Education

Awards


  • "Best In Show"

    An award presented in the Commercial Art Department at Otis College of Art & Design to a students senior thesis project. 2002


  • "Artistic Merit & Contribution"

    Presented by the mayor of Costa Mesa for excellence and artistic contribution to the Costa Mesa arts scene.

Lectures


  • Western Washington University

    WWU, Bellingham, WA.
    Solo Show and Commercial Art lecture.
    2005


  • Otis College of Art & Design

    Alumni Lecture Series in Commercial Art Department
    2004

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