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Artist IV
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Collaborated with other IGT design studios in various locations. Developed theme concepts for both core games and existing brands. Supported projects where needed including logo/symbol design, background art, logo animation and layout.
• Developed original concept art with a passion to stay current on pop culture, design themes and industry trends.
• Created art with a focus on consistently meeting production standards.
• Modernized legacy IGT theme graphics and animations on the S3000 platform.
• Sustained workflow with engineers, technical artists, production managers and language specialists in various locations including China and Argentina.
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Graphic Designer
Margate, NJ
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
Designed print collateral for various events and departments. Updated web graphics and provided guidance on marketing strategies. Produced materials including flyers, ads, newsletters and various promotional campaigns.
• Developed marketing concepts and print collateral for the Atlantic City Race Series including the Atlantic City Marathon and the April Fools Half Marathon.
• Created art for the 2012 / 2013 Katz JCC Annual Appeal with a focus on the individuals being supported through contributions.
• Updated the 2012 Shore Medical Senior Expo logo and promotions.
• Created Katz JCC Early Childhood branding concept and design.
• Reworked both the 2013 Camp by the Sea brochure and the Quarterly Katz JCC Program Guide, which are both magazine format, receiving very positive feedback.
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Designer II - Research and Development
A.C. Coin & Slot / AC SLOTS
Pleasantville, NJ
2005 - 2012 (7 years)
Developed concept and instituted new gaming prototype and supporting graphics as well as game play strategy. Designed new concepts for existing game platforms including layout of various pay table information and maintaining legal disclaimer standards.
• Played a key role in relationship with outside vendors to sustain quality and solve production issues.
• Worked closely with engineers, software developers and computer animators to reach common design goal.
• Directed and oversaw small team to completed design goal.
• Successfully developed several slot games that have resulted in revenue increases for A.C. Coin & Slot and its casino partners. Some of these games routinely earned two times the casinos' house average for win per unit.
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Senior Designer / Interior Display and Environment
A.C. Coin & Slot
Pleasantville, NJ
2002 - 2004 (2 years)
Designed interior display signage and casino slot environment details from concept to finish. Trained junior designers and help to develop overall team perspective.
• Guided junior designers in strategy sessions and wall critiques.
• Researched new manufacturing products and industry production standards.
• Aided Sales department in presentation to clients and marketing campaigns.
• Designed signage for casino properties including the Borgata Hotel and Casino, Carnival Cruise Lines, Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos and Pechanga Resort and Casino.
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Junior Designer / Designer
A.C. Coin & Slot
Pleasantville, NJ
2000 - 2001 (1 year)
Designed and researched custom interior signage and point of purchase display packages unique to individual casinos and gaming areas. Supported entire design team with design presentations.
• Developed design palettes for individual jobs in regards to existing architectural renderings and interior elevations.
• Prepared designs and marketing materials for sales presentations to various clients including Holland America Cruise Lines, Bally’s Hotel and Casino, and Charles Town Race Track and Casino.