Resume

James W. Becker

Seattle, WA

I have a variety of experience in creating high impact visuals using a range of techniques techniques. Skilled in designing desktop publishing, graphics, and illustration. Experienced with Macintosh, IBM, and SGI workstations. Proficient using Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, InDesign, DreamWeaver, ImageReady, 3DS MAX,, Strata 3D Pro, Alias, MS Office and others.

EMPLOYMENT

SPNW Display & Graphics -Senior Designer ('99-'06) Developed 2D graphics, 3D Graphics, and Illustration for trade show displays, print advertisement, point of purchase, and web development. Working with clients, Sales, and designers to formulate final designs. Selected as a exhibit judge for the 2006 Seattle Boat Show by the shows producers (NMTA).

Electronic Arts Seattle - Senior Computer Artist ('96-'99) Worked from concept to final product as 2D artist,front-end graphic designer, 3D Modeler, texture artist & art lead. Rated 3.8 out of 4 in last employee performance review. My team was awarded 'Project of the Year' from Electronic Arts Inc. for Need for Speed 3, Hot Pursuit - PC.

Manley & Associates.- Computer Artist/Animator ('94-'96) 2D & 3D graphics, animation, and lead artist on a variety of interactive software for Macintosh & PC. Worked from concept to shipped product. Manley & Associates was reformed as Electronic Arts Seattle.

Zones International - Graphic Artist ('93-'94) Computer graphics, logo design, illustration, and ad layout from concept to print for Mac Zone and PC Zone computer software and hardware catalogs.

Indian Arts & Crafts - Illustrator/Asst. Art Director ('92-'93) Computer illustration, layout, and graphics for package design, sports wear, screen printing, and print. Created best selling design of the year (1992), and was promoted to Assistant Art Director.

Greater Northwest Printing - Art Director/Designer ('90-'92) Computer generated & paste up pre-press for various print applications including package design, brochures, book layout, corporate identity, and logo design. Started as a designer, and was promoted to Art Director.

FREELANCE

Red Dot Graphics - ('89-'06) Created 2D and 3D graphics/Illustration for advertisement, media design, and corporate identity. Meeting with clients, conceptualizing, and finishing designs and illustrations.

List of clientele and volunteer work: Museum of Flight, Pacific Studios, KTZZ Television, Tennison Aniworks, Pacific Northwest Magazine, Salvation Army, Costacos Brothers Sports, Archie McPhee's, Orange Recordings, etc.

EDUCATION

Evergreen State College ('03-'05) Bachelor of Arts Degree - Emphasis on Sequential/Graphic Art, Fine Art, and Web Design

Art Institute of Seattle ('88-'90) Associate of Applied Arts Degree -Visual Communication, honor roll, 3.87 AGPA, perfect attendance (8 qtrs.), faculty selected student studio, student selected council

Columbia Basin College ('83-'86) Associate of Arts and Science Degree - Commercial/Fine Art

ACHIEVEMENTS & AFFILIATIONS

Nominated for 'Mentor of the Year' at Electronic Arts ('99)

William Cumming Achievement Award (AIS)- illustration

Seattle Art Museum - Member

U.S. Army - Veteran

World Martial Arts & Health - Member

REFERENCES

Terry Lundmark, Seattle University - Creative Director/Publications (206) 296-6940

Greg Patton, SPNW Display & Graphics - Art Director (206) 624-1874