Kristyn Hume

Postillion Studios

Brooklyn, NY, USA
A hands-on, results oriented Art Director and artist with over 15 years experience creating motion graphic design, animation and effects in sales, broadcast and film environments. Unswervingly focused on delivering meaning-infused, beautiful graphics that are on point for each individual project. Possesses a solid track record of creating outstanding work and meeting demanding deadlines.

Work Experience

Postillion Studios

Motion Graphics Designer, Animator, Compositor

Independent designer and business owner focused on delivering motion graphics design, animation and art direction for feature films, broadcast, and off-air campaigns. Completed, from concept to delivery, projects ranging from broadcast show packaging and feature film title design to up-front presentation videos and sales initiatives. Developed and maintained relationships with clients such as Samsung, L’oréal, HBO, Mario Batali, Focus Features, and IFC. Work includes: The Wrestler, Skeleton Twins, Marley & Me, Precious, Boomtown.
2001 - Present Brooklyn, New York, United States

Turner Broadcasting

Art Director/Visual Effects Editor, Turner Broadcasting Sales Media Production Dept.

In-house lead creative. Translated specific marketing goals, client situation, and technical documents into strategic concepts and scripts, visual graphics and animation, and full video presentations. Directed and set the tone and creative look of every project ensuring that they remained on-brand, on time, and on the leading edge of current graphic trends. Managed the evolution of the design technology needs of the group. Campaigns were completed for all Turner brands (TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and TRU) as well as external clients such as Coke, Coors, AT&T and Lincoln.
May 2002 - October 2014 New York, United States

Atomic Toothpaste, Inc.

Senior Designer

Head artist in a small new media company. Web and print design, photography, video and basic editing. Clients include: re:AB Pilates Studio, Core NYC Magazine, The Pilates Guild, Kagey Productions, and Wolf Oil.
2000 - 2002 New York, New York, United States

M360 Studios

Senior Designer/Animator

Lead artist on staff creating design, 3D, and motion graphics for broadcast and corporate video, interactive presentations, web, print and branding. Began employment as a staff artist and quickly ascended to managing a staff of artists, programmers and editors. Clients include: Pepsi, MTV Networks, Deloitte & Touche, ESPN, and Screaming Media.
1999 - 2001 New York, United States

Education

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major in Design with an Emphasis on Time Arts
1997 - 1999 Illinois, United States

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)

1995 - 1997 Savannah, Georgia, United States

University Of Northern Colorado

1994 - 1995 Greeley, Colorado, United States

Awards

New York Times

Honorary Oscar - Best Title Design, Precious

2010

LA Times

Scene Stealer

2008

Kotaku

The Wrestler's Unsung Hero

2008

Skills

3D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Cinema4D, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Animation, Art Director, Element 3D, Graphic Design, Magic Bullet Suite, Plexus, Trapcode Suite,

Zoom In Awards, 2006

Finalist, Best Graphics

Zoom In Awards 2005

Winner, Best Graphics

Volvo/Promotion Pictures Competition

Co-Winner, 2004 Volvo/ProMotion Pictures Competition

TBS Boundary Breaker Awards, 2003

Winner, Boundary Breaker Award for Creativity in the Sales Graphics Marketplace