Kristyn Hume
Postillion Studios
Brooklyn, NY, USA
646-345-5246
kristynhume.prosite.com
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
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