Graphics and 3D Designer

Eric Hal Hackendale

Atlanta, GA

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Graphics and 3D designer with 15 plus years of experience specializing in print design, web design, and 3d design and visualization. Versatile with a passion for solving design problems and finding design solutions that work. Well-versed in a variety of programs.

Specialties:

- Web design

- Print design

- Advertising design

- Brand identity

- 3D design

- Modeling and Rendering

- Product design

- Packaging design

- Architectural visualization

- Scenic and themed environment design

- Adobe Creative Suite

- Maya and Mental Ray
Education
- Fine Arts - Graduate Studies
  
  University of Southern California
  
  1997 - 2001
  
  Full scholarship recipient Teaching Assistant
- BFA Fine Art
  
  Florida State University
  
  1996 - 1997
  
  BFA with a concentration in sculpture.
- Associate of Arts (AA) General Studies
  
  South Florida CC
  
  1987 - 1988
  
  Studies and baseball.
Experience
- Graphics and 3D Designer
  
  Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  Jan 2001 - Present (23 years 11 months)
  
  Freelance graphic designer specializing in web design, print design, identity design, as well as 3d product design and architectural visualization.
  
  Recent Clients:
  
  Attraction & Entertainment Solutions, Inc
  The Angelo Group
- Contract Designer
  
  Sally Corporation
  
  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 (4 months)
  
  Five month contract design position working directly with the Senior Designer on the scenic design for two high-profile dark rides. 2D/3D design and visualization of themed scenic environments, static and animated props, and ride layout for two high profile dark rides.
- Designer/Modifications Specialist
  
  Web.com
  
  Nov 2008 - Aug 2009 (9 months)
  
  Design, build and modify templated websites based on customer’s content and specifications utilizing web.com’s proprietary website content management systems. Maintain proper phone and email communications with customers during the design and modification process.
- Creative Director/Graphic Designer
  
  Cypher Interactive, LLC
  
  2006 - 2009 (3 years)
  
  Conceptualize and design brand identity packages, print advertisements, websites, as well as 3d visualization for product design.
- Designer/Illustrator/Animator
  
  RES Interactive, LLC
  
  Oct 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year)
  
  Avatar and worlds creation and animation for the Tootsville MMO utilizing Illustrator and Flash, with emphasis on balance between aesthetic standards and run-time optimization. Worked closely with Lead Programmer to simplify and improve the in-game avatar and individual worlds design and animation.
- Creative Director
  
  The Iron Group, LLC
  
  Apr 2006 - Apr 2007 (1 year)
  
  Successfully design, coordinate and manage all aspects of graphic design projects from concept through completion, including corporate identity, branding and messaging. Work closely with CEO and COO to create the vision, conceive designs and write copy. Effectively manage relationships with vendors to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Designer
  
  Sally Corporation
  
  Aug 2005 - Mar 2006 (7 months)
  
  Worked with the creative team to design scenic elements for amusement park "dark rides", including the Hershey's X-treme Cup Challenge.
- Contract Fabricator (Borrego Concept Car)
  
  Trans FX, Inc.
  
  1999 - 1999
  
  Worked with both the TransFX and General Motors design teams to build the Borrego, a multi-million dollar concept car for General Motors. The car was exhibited at the LA Car Show and traveled nationally.
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