Shawn Rossi
Creative Director | Senior Designer / Illustrator
Honolulu, HI, USAShawn Rossi is a Creative Director, Senior Designer, and Illustrator with a 28-year history of success. He is passionate about art, design, and conveying a client's message. He has a proven track record of success in leading and inspiring creative teams to produce award-winning work for clients in a variety of industries, including: Dr Pepper, Ford, AT&T, and Anheuser-Busch.
His expertise includes illustration, motion graphics, 3D animation, branding & identity, responsive web design (UI & UX), print design, packaging design, photography, and interactive.
When Shawn isn't working, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with loved ones, and trying new things. His motto is work hard and play harder.
Contact Shawn today to discuss your next creative project.
His expertise includes illustration, motion graphics, 3D animation, branding & identity, responsive web design (UI & UX), print design, packaging design, photography, and interactive.
When Shawn isn't working, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with loved ones, and trying new things. His motto is work hard and play harder.
Contact Shawn today to discuss your next creative project.
Work Experience
Reaction Studios
Creative Director | Senior Designer / Illustrator
* Directed and designed projects as Creative Director / Senior Designer at Reaction, a dynamic design laboratory where we explore and experiment across a wide range of creative disciplines to craft exceptional solutions for our clients.
*Led teams of freelancers on projects for clients such as Dr Pepper, Ford, Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, The Discovery Channel, The Science Channel, A&E, MillerCoors, Denver’s Children’s Hospital, Charities, Medtronic, Nicorette, law, medical, and architectural Firms, and advertising/marketing agencies.
* Responsible for creative direction, project management, business operations, and client relations, while actively participating in the artistic realization of projects.
* Skilled in 3D/2D animation, motion graphics, illustration, web and print design, photography, and multimedia authoring.
*Led teams of freelancers on projects for clients such as Dr Pepper, Ford, Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, The Discovery Channel, The Science Channel, A&E, MillerCoors, Denver’s Children’s Hospital, Charities, Medtronic, Nicorette, law, medical, and architectural Firms, and advertising/marketing agencies.
* Responsible for creative direction, project management, business operations, and client relations, while actively participating in the artistic realization of projects.
* Skilled in 3D/2D animation, motion graphics, illustration, web and print design, photography, and multimedia authoring.
June 2004
- Present
Hawaii, United States
Special Audience Marketing
Senior Art Director
* SAM is a full-service Ad Agency serving diverse industries such as health care, law firms, non-profits, education, technology, real estate development, and public service
* Involved in client acquisition and responsible for managing multiple projects from concept to completion, while actively participating in the artistic realization of projects
* Directed and supervised all aspects of campaigns and coordinates with vendors, freelancers, and staff designers
* Involved in client acquisition and responsible for managing multiple projects from concept to completion, while actively participating in the artistic realization of projects
* Directed and supervised all aspects of campaigns and coordinates with vendors, freelancers, and staff designers
September 2013
- May 2017
Texas, United States
Impossible Pictures
Freelance 3D Artist / Animator
* Worked as a Freelance 3D Artist/Animator for Impossible, completing projects for various broadcast and commercial productions
* Specialized in 3D animation, including character animation, 3D camera tracking, 3D modeling, 3D texturing, 3D lighting, and 3D set creation
* Completed additional design and motion graphics duties as required
* Specialized in 3D animation, including character animation, 3D camera tracking, 3D modeling, 3D texturing, 3D lighting, and 3D set creation
* Completed additional design and motion graphics duties as required
June 2004
- December 2012
Denver, Colorado, United States
Aspyr
Senior Art Director
* Directed all art-related projects for Aspyr, a leading developer of computer games for Macintosh, PC, XBOX, PlayStation, and Nintendo platforms
* Led and motivated a team of artists to produce high-quality work that met deadlines and exceeded expectations
* Developed and implemented creative strategies that aligned with business objectives and enhanced brand image
* Designed packaging for games, including boxes, manuals, CD/DVDs, jewel cases, and inserts; created website designs and managed content; developed magazine ads for publications such as Macworld, MacAddict, and Mac Home; and designed trade show graphics and footprints
* Led and motivated a team of artists to produce high-quality work that met deadlines and exceeded expectations
* Developed and implemented creative strategies that aligned with business objectives and enhanced brand image
* Designed packaging for games, including boxes, manuals, CD/DVDs, jewel cases, and inserts; created website designs and managed content; developed magazine ads for publications such as Macworld, MacAddict, and Mac Home; and designed trade show graphics and footprints
September 2000
- June 2004
Texas, United States
Datacom Textron
Media Specialist
* Worked at Datacom TEXTRON (now RIFOCS Corp.), a leading supplier of fiber optic test equipment, components and cable assemblies for the commercial telecommunications, data communications, military and aerospace markets
* Responsible for web design, Flash animation/coding, Director CD/DVD authoring and other multimedia projects for advertising, marketing, and sales purposes
* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion on time and within budget
* Responsible for web design, Flash animation/coding, Director CD/DVD authoring and other multimedia projects for advertising, marketing, and sales purposes
* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion on time and within budget
February 2000
- September 2000
Washington, United States
Precision Forensics
3D Artist / Animator
* Created highly accurate 3D animations for accident reconstruction and product failure analysis in collaboration with engineers at Precision Forensics, a company specializing in these services for law firms and other clients
* Utilized 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation techniques to ensure precision down to 1/10th of a second in recreating events
* Utilized 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation techniques to ensure precision down to 1/10th of a second in recreating events
September 1998
- May 1999
Texas, United States
Wallace Marx And Associates
Director of Graphics
* Managed and established new standards and procedures for the Graphics Department at Wallace Marx and Associates (now Kantar Media), a leading provider of advertising and media data
* Supervised up to 6 designers on three different shifts, overseeing graphic design, photo correction, data collation, and image scanning
* Supervised up to 6 designers on three different shifts, overseeing graphic design, photo correction, data collation, and image scanning
October 1996
- October 1998
Minnesota, United States
Primetime Graphics
Senior Graphic Designer
* Created various publications and projects for Primetime Graphics, a publisher for newspapers and magazines in the San Antonio market
* Contributed to San Antonio Medical Gazette, a weekly newspaper, and San Antonio Medicine, a monthly magazine
* Designed newspaper/magazine, digital/traditional illustrations, advertisements, newsletters, Privilege Savings Coupons, corporate identity, and other projects
* Contributed to San Antonio Medical Gazette, a weekly newspaper, and San Antonio Medicine, a monthly magazine
* Designed newspaper/magazine, digital/traditional illustrations, advertisements, newsletters, Privilege Savings Coupons, corporate identity, and other projects
February 1995
- August 1996
Texas, United States
Education
School Of The Communication Arts
Certification of 3D Animation and Motion Graphics
School of high-end animation, motion graphics, video editing, and special effects. Specialized in 3D with Autodesk 3DS Max and Autodesk Softimage.
September 1996
- August 1998
Minnesota, United States
The Art Institute Of Houston
Associates of Visual Communications
School of traditional fine art and graphic art.
September 1993
- January 1995
Houston, Texas, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Houston Ad Federation
Silver Medal – AD Campaign
1994
Skills
3d Animation,
3D Lighting,
3D Modeling,
3D Texturing,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Animate,
Adobe Audition,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere Pro ,
Animation,
Autodesk 3Ds Max,
Autodesk Softimage,
Blender,
Branding,
Cinema 4D,
Color Grading,
Corel Painter ,
CSS,
Digital,
Digital Painting,
Graphic Design,
HTML,
Illustration,
Logo,
Motion Design,
Motion Graphics ,
Photo Editing,
Photo Manipulation,
Prepress,
Print Design,
Project Management,
Remote Working,
Responsive Web Design,
Team Management,
Traditional Painting,
Wacom Tablet,
Web Design,
ZBrush,