Stuart Lawson's Resume (Last updated October 17th 2008)

Seeking to design and implement multimedia (graphics, music, or sound) for print, digital media, video, package design, marketing, signs, multimedia presentations, websites, or games.

Worked with Producers and Programmers in all phases of game development, from proof of concept to product delivery in ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, Iocaine's Multiplayer Online Space Game.

Composed, arranged, mixed and mastered the Soundtrack for ThreadSpace Hyperbol, creating a vibrant, immersive and dynamic audial backdrop for the game.

Composed energizing trailer music with the intention of sparking interest and excitement towards the game.

Engineered sound effects and user interface sounds consistent with the futuristic feel of the game's universe.

Created futuristic textures for 3D character models and world objects in order to create a consistent theme and style unique to the ThreadSpace universe.

Designed and Created Logo's, Flash Banners, Video Trailers, and Musical Scores necessary to promote the game.

Responsible for management, streamlining, and creation of all art assets for Iocaine Studios Projects.

Worked together with Managers to develop a sustainable Graphics Department within Lifescapes International Inc, a leading Landscape Architectural firm with over 100 projects around the world, including the award winning Wynn Las Vegas, Venetian Macao, and Caesars Palace.

Worked closely with the Managers and other Designers in various development phases under tight deadlines.

Developed a completely new approach and standard for Digitally coloring 2D architectural plans used in Architectural Proposals, effectively putting the firm ahead of others, solidifying new projects and contracts several months in advance.

Trained and worked together with other Graphic Artists, bringing them up to the high standards of the Graphics Department.

Managed Printers, Print Techniques and simplified the Color Management process for all Graphics Department prints, raising the quality of prints and the flexibility of Designers color decisions.

Worked with Producers and Programmers in several phases of game development in order to produce a Web Based arcade game known as StarControl that was engaging and fun.

Designed and implemented graphics and animation for StarControl and its website.

• Complete understanding of Adobe Photoshop and similar Adobe Creative Suite programs.
  

Firm understanding of color theory, a solid foundation of the visual arts.

• Good understanding of corporate procedures, management, guidelines, teamwork, and what is expected of me.
  

• Adobe CS, Color Management, Video Editing, Sound Editing, Music Composition.
  

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, etc), Sony Vegas Video 8, Apple Motion, Blender 3D, Sound Forge, and Renoise, office programs, Outlook, Word, etc.

• Completely comfortable to work under OS X environment or PC.
  

• Skilled with Printers, Paper Types, Troubleshooting, and OSX Printer Sharing.
  

Digital Graphics, Audio Engineering, Leadership Programs, Group Dynamics, Management, Music Composition, Mixing and Mastering, Marketing, Advertising, Video Editing, Photography, Exercise & Fitness, Nutrition, Health, Physics.

Certificate of Recognition - Coastline Regional Occupational Program - California Department of Education. (June 16, 2000)

Certificate of Recognition - Coastline Regional Occupational Program - California Department of Education. (June 15, 2001)

Artist Award - For outstanding talent and creativity in the "Puzzling Isn't It?" Competition at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. (May 4, 2001)