Allyson Jason

Allyson N. Jason

Innovative, imaginative, self-motivated, adaptable and able to work with a variety of mediums.

Resume

Allyson Nicole Jason
Los Angeles, California
Inkair@yahoo.com / anj@pinklaughter.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time permanent or contract position as an interactive designer at a dynamic and fun entertainment company where I can contribute to the development and ideation of digital content such as asset illustration, casual games, virtual worlds and MMOs.

EDUCATION
Westwood College of Technology/Torrance Campus (Oct. 2004 – May 2007)
B.S. Degree in Visual Communication

Gnomon School of Visual Effects (Dec. 2008 - July 2009)
Professional Studies Program – Analog classes including illustration, character design,
and animation.

PERSONAL PROFILE
• Diverse skill set and highly adaptable
• Detail-oriented in all areas of design
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Specialization in asset development and management for virtual worlds, browser-based MMOs and casual games.
• Fully knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite and Flash Illustration
• Intermediate skills in 3D Studio Max (lighting, materials, modeling),
• Fully knowledgeable in MS Office
• Diverse print production & layout skill set
• Familiar with network management systems such as Uberapp, TortoiseSVN and dotProject.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Mattel Inc. (August 2008 - January 2009)
Position & Duties: Digital Designer – Asset, ideation and background development for Barbiegirls.com, Barbie.com, Barbiecollector.com, Mattel Digital Network and Barbie Digital Nail Printer.

Animax Entertainment (June 2007 - March 2008)
Position & Duties: Interactive Illustrator/Graphic Designer - providing illustrations and assets for Beanie Babies, Tygirlz, Kookeys.

Pink Laughter Designs (May 2004 - Present)
Position & Duties: Freelance graphic designer/illustrator – print production, layout and design, illustration, logos and website coordination and layout, banner design, character design.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Specialties

  • Art Direction
  • Illustration
  • Interaction Design

Experience

6 years

Education

Westwood College (Torrance Campus)

Awards

Westwood College Executive Director’s List and Dean’s List Associate of Science in Graphic Design - Valedictorian (March 2006) 4.0 GPA Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications - Valedictorian (2007) 4.0 GPA

Affiliations

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)