Resume
With extensive experience in animation and visual effects, I've collaborated and led within major companies like Warner Bros. and Disney, specializing in captivating visuals and innovative 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 Creative and Technical Director specializing in pre/post production for broadcast, film, and commercial media with a focus on VFX, 2D/3D animation, design and motion. Projects include: theatrical releases, DTV, television series, commercials, new show development, illustration, publishing, research and development, presentations, pitches, branding, 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, ZoinksPoints, ComicCon, Wizard of Oz and DTV's 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, AI, 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 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
Oversaw all operations 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.