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Chris Dimino

New York, NY

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Strong conceptual thinker with an expansive skill set in Three Dimensional Design, Art Direction, and Motion Graphics/Animation
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design
  
  School of Visual Arts
  
  1998 - 2002
Experience
- Art Director
  
  CBS Television Distribution
  
  Mar 2008 - Present (18 years 3 months)
  
  Art Director for the Late Show with David Letterman.
- Freelance Motion Graphics Designer/Animator
  
  Studley
  
  Dec 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 month)
  
  Designer and Animator for a 35 minute company presentation, Responsible for creating all artwork and animations as well as integrating existing video into the presentation. Traveled with marketing team to Japan to oversee the final execution and event.
- freelance designer
  
  Armani Exchange
  
  2007 - 2008 (1 year)
- Freelance Designer/Project Manager
  
  Fantasma Magic Inc.
  
  Aug 2007 - Sep 2007 (1 month)
  
  Designer and Project Manager for a 400 sq. ft. retail space within F.A.O Schwarz, Fifth Avenue. Rebranded the Fantasma Magic shop to adapt within the new F.A.O Schwarz aesthetic.
- After Effects Artist
  
  HBO Studio Productions
  
  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007 (5 months)
  
  On-Air Graphic designer and animator for all HBO Properties.
- Creator/Producer/Animator
  
  INDEPENDENT ANIMATION
  
  Jan 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year 6 months)
  
  Created, produced, and animated the 12 minute pilot: "End of the Line" Official Selection of the 2006 New York Television Festival. www.EOTLanimation.com. Subsequent development of the pilot is currently underway.
- Freelance Designer/Project Manager
  
  Fantasma Magic Inc.
  
  Feb 2006 - Apr 2006 (2 months)
  
  Designer and Project Manager for a 2,500 sq. ft. retail environment in Midtown Manhattan, specializing in magic, novelty, and activity toys as well as high-end magic props. Managed every aspect from concept to execution. Considered among the magic community as the best retail experience in the world for illusionists.
- Freelance Designer
  
  MTV Networks
  
  Dec 2003 - Jun 2005 (1 year 6 months)
  
  Special Events Designer and Project Manager for Viacom events. Projects include: Upfronts, holiday and launch parties as well as corporate events.
- Assistant Art Director/Freelance
  
  MTV Networks
  
  Nov 2004 - Dec 2004 (1 month)
  
  Created six original displays for Comedy Central's Last Laugh 04' after party. Each display held a satirical prop of a 2004' trend. Managed over the install and strike for the event
- Motion Graphics Designer/Freelance
  
  Fantasma Magic Inc.
  
  Aug 2004 - Sep 2004 (1 month)
  
  Designed and produced an in-store commercial for BJ's wholesale club. Responsible for concept and storyboards, shooting/editing of video & sound, as well as creating artwork and animations for Fantasma's DVD Magic Set.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Fantasma Magic Inc.
  
  Jul 2003 - Oct 2003 (3 months)
  
  Designed Fantasma magic venues in several F.A.O Schwarz locations around the country including Las Vegas and Orlando. Created overall look for each location, unique signage, and stage/demo tables.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Fantasma Magic Inc.
  
  Jan 2003 - Feb 2003 (1 month)
  
  Designer and Project Manager for a 200 sq ft retail space in F.A.O Schwarz, Fifth Avenue. Managed all aspects from concept to construction.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Gillette
  
  2002 - 2002
- Design Intern
  
  Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  
  2001 - 2001
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Chris Dimino

Creative Director

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)