Resume
I've collaborated and led within major companies like Warner Bros. and Disney, specializing in innovative experiences, visual effects, motion graphics and design. Here’s a summary of my journey, showcasing my skills and work history.
Sr Technical Director/Effects/Designer/Motion Graphics
Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA
Sep 2012 - Present 12 yrs 8 mos
A post-production specialist for broadcast, film, and commercial media. Projects include vfx, previs, retakes, graphics, branding, 3D, comp, Main Titles, End Credits + for theatrical releases, DTV, television series, and commercials. Other services included new show development, illustration, publishing, research and development, presentations, pitches, marketing (Comic-Con, billboards, etc.), Internal Events (showcases, seasonal, special events). Expertise in After Effects, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro/Harmony, C4D, 3DSM, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Sketchup, Zbrush, Nuke, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Character Animator, Premiere, Resolve, Languages: JS, AE Expressions, MEL, Python.
Executive Director, New Media Design
Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA
May 2008 - Jan 2012 3 yrs 9 mos
Managed the creative fulfillment process from concept to completion, oversaw staff, collaborated with cross-divisional teams, and worked with third-party vendors. Work included website/mobile design (UI/UX), high-end video games, branding, marketing (digital, print, animation), branding, pitch material. Managed the creative for: KidsWB, DCBeyond, ScoobyDoo, LooneyTunes, DCHeroZone, ComicCon, Wizard of Oz and DTVs among others
Owner / Artist
Brett Hardin Media, LLC - Los Angeles, CA
Oct 2003 - Present 21 yrs
Projects include 2D/3D animation, storyboard/animatics, compositing, visual effects, machine learning, character design, backgrounds, illustration, cinematography, editing, sound design/score, branding, advertising, web/mobile development
Senior Art Director
Deadline Advertising - Santa Monica, CA
Sep 2006 - Oct 2007 1 yr 2 mos
Development of award-winning Advertising campaigns (web, mobile, games, print) for clients such as Disney and Sony. Expertise in 2D/3D animation, branding, design (digital/print), and 3D development (modeling, rigging, animation).
Lead Disney Artist
Walt Disney Internet Group - Burbank, CA
Aug 2004 - Sep 2006 2 yrs 2 mos
Principal designer and illustrator for Disney.com, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and other affiliate websites. Director of Photography for Disney Motion
Senior Site Content Developer
Walt Disney Internet Group - Burbank, CA
Oct 2003 - Aug 2004 11 mos
Technical skills and experience in PHP, HTML, MySQL, Flash+ActionScript, and JavaScript. Lead developer for the homepage of Disney.com, ensuring a user-friendly and engaging website.
Director of Web Development
Red Shift ISP - Monterey, CA
Oct 1999 - Mar 2003 3 yrs 6 mos
Co-founder and operations manager of Terraform Media, a division of Red Shift ISP. Responsibilities included programming, website design, client relations, and budget management. Played a key role in the division's success by ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.