Dimitri Simakis

About

Clients include: Disney, The new York Times, MTV, Adult Swim, Current TV, Universal, Nickelodeon, Funny Garbage, BUST, and American Greetings and more. I love to work.

Resume

Producer/Editor
February 2010 - July 2011
Current TV
- Producer/editor of content for 'infoMania,' a weekly half-hour comedy/news show.

Creator/Editor/Designer
Everything Is Terrible
www.everythingisterrible.com
- Producer of daily video content.
- Designer/Illustrator of all graphic elements. This includes logos, bumpers, poster design, promotion, etc.
- Coordinator of two 75+ date US & Canada tours.

Editor/Designer
Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theatre
June 2010 - present
Responsibilities include creating original trailers and poster designs for upcoming films, events, festivals, etc.

Motion Designer/Editor
July 2010 - present
Scissor Sisters News
Motion designer/assistant editor for a series of monthly videos for The Scissor Sisters.

Creative Developer
October 2007 - February 2010
AmericanGreetings
- Producing illustration, animation, and filmed content for social networking (e-cards, web videos, etc.)
- Participation in the art/writing for upcoming animated and live action programs.
- Created both static and animated content which is sold under AGI's proprietary mobile brands: Blue Mountain Mobile, Univision Movil, Def Jam Mobile and Sports Illustrated Mobile.
- Designed and developed mobile user interfaces.
- Conceptualized/created e-cards sold under brands such as Nickelodeon, Sports Illustrated, and Cartoon Network.
- Illustrated greeting cards for the Humor Newsstand series.

Illustrator/Designer
June 2005 - present

Client List:
- Disney, The new York Times, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Funny Garbage, Universal/Polydor Records, Indianapolis Public Library, Orbitz, Jane Magazine, BUST Magazine, WFMU, Cinefamily, Ohio Arts Council, Karma Magazine, Empty Bottle Chicago, Metro Chicago, Start Mobile, Workhorse Wireless, YUBZ Design, Flipside Skateshop, The Cotton Factory, Snorg Tees, Plan B Magazine, Exit Stencil Records, Quarasan Publishing

Internship
August 2004 - January 2005
MTV Networks - MTV.com Production Department

- Maintained the site utilizing html, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash on a daily basis.
- Took part in the re-design of the site's outlook (for promotions, special events, etc.)
- Responsible for taping, lighting, and video editing all artist interviews that came to mtv.com.
- Researched/edited material for MTV Featurette: 'ADD Biography.'

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Extensive knowledge in both Mac and PC environments. Primary graphic applications include: all CS4 software, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Pro Tools

Knowledgeable in digital video, electronic pre-press, print production, screenprinting, relief printing, and etching.

EDUCATION

BA in Multimedia Arts - 2005, Ohio University
- Focused on film, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, and web design.

Status

Interested in Fulltime Employment and Freelance Projects

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Specialties

  • Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
  • Fashion/Apparel

Experience

7 years

Education

Ohio University