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RobKing21@comcast.net | RobLKing.com | 860.227.2738

Creative Director with over 22 years experience contributing to the toy, game, entertainment, healthcare, energy, and corporate industries. Creative thinker and doer that contributes value in all aspects of visual communication.

Professional ExperienceFreelance Consultant – Clinton, CT | 2016 – PresentCreative Director/Designer/IllustratorCurrently working with network of established clientele.

Killer Minnow – Old Lyme, CT | 2009 – 2016Creative Director/Designer/Illustrator/Co-FounderAs creative director, designer and illustrator, was responsible for creation and overseeing the creative path of a multitude of entertainment, interactive and corporate animation and video projects.

• Visually directed motion design and production of assets for corporate video and animation

• Oversaw the production of all 3D assets for use in animation, interactive applications and film

• Conceived and directed the production of an iOS video game. Including: story, character design, sprite animations, interactive screen and level designs

• Provided pre-visualization for film and animation, such as: concept art, art direction, script overviews and storyboards

• Worked closely with top tier entetainment and toy companies on numerous high level projects, including but not limited to: toy and animation designs for internal pitches for Hasbro, video game pitches for Nickelodeon, conceiving the first toy exclusive to the Star Wars universe for Lego; a minifigure named Jek-14, and creatively contributing to an series of Cartoon Network Lego animated features

Clients include: Lego, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Aerosmith, Priceline, Pratt & Whitney, Otis, Pfizer.

Sonalysts, Inc. – Waterford, CT | 2001 – 2009Interactive Creative Director/Designer/Illustrator• Creative directed the visual style of all interactive applications including

gaming, web, and kiosk • Produced storyboards for live action video/film and animation• Provided illustrations for use in: medical, character, online marketing,

infographics, print and logo design• Provided character design for several animated projects

Clients include: Mohegan Sun Casino, Atlantis Resort, Aerosmith, Kaman, UTC, Chubb, Sundyne Corp., Connecticare, Hasbro, Pratt & Whitney.

Freelance – Clinton, CT | 1995 – 2009• Storyboards for live action video/film and animation• Produced design and illustration for logo, product label, apparel, advertising

and branding

EducationArt Institute of Boston – Boston, MAMajor: Illustration

Robert KingCore ExpertiseCreative DirectionIllustrationDesignConcept artStoryboardingDigital drawing

Technical SkillsAdobe CC

PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignAcrobat Pro

Wacom Cintiq

Other Skills• Deep understanding

of the animation work flow in 3D (MAYA) and After Effects

• Excellent at estimating and managing time and seeing that quality work is completed efficiently

• Inherent and honed ability to visualize and communicate ideas and direction for video/film and animated story telling

• Extensive experience working on project aspects as a whole; budget estimates, scheduling, and client interaction