Brian Luk. Artist
Fremont, CA. USA
510-651-5345
BrianLukDesigns at yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:
Seeks position in Graphic Design/Illustration/Concept Work or to be associated with Desktop Publishing.

EDUCATION:

- Academy of Art university summer workshop 2009
- ConceptArt.org SF workshop 2006
- B.A. in Graphic Arts, Spring 2005. California State University, East Bay Hayward, CA with a GPA 3.54
- A.A. in Graphic Design, 2003 Ohlone College, Fremont, CA GPA 3.06

EXPERIENCE:

Concept Artist
June 2008 to Dec 2008
Westland Giftware
Union City, CA
Art Director Mike Dowdall, Manager Linda Ku

Create concepts for many existing and upcoming giftware lines. Products included figurines, frames, musicals, water globes and other fun collectibles. License products of Disney, Warner Brothers, Wizard of Oz, and other favorite character classics brought to life.

Concept Artist
October 2007 to April 2009
IWin.com Casual Gaming
San Francisco, CA
Senior Producer Nathan Fahrenthold & Art Director Robert Chang

Conceptualize game assets ranging from character designs, backgrounds, and game accessories for online casual gamers.

Environmental Sign Maker
July 2007 to December 2007
East Bay Regional Park District
Multi-Media Supervisor Public Affairs Lynette Journeay
Hayward, CA

Initially I was to complete the signage for Camp Arroyo as a short term project and much to it’s success; I was also encourage to create animal illustrations at Tilden Little Farm, Helicopter designs for Chief Anderson, and aid in production of other signature events.

Graphic Designer
April 2006 to February 2009
Piczo.com
Director of User Experience: Matthew Purdon
San Francisco, CA

Convert and crop screenshot from Piczo members into icons. Digital photo manipulation, editing, and restoration required to make each user shine. Recreate brief synopsis from Piczo board meetings and sales team. Create banners and ads which are visually appealing, accessories for interactive user interface

Illustrator
2005 to 2006
BlueNinja.net
President: Cameron Northey
Los Angeles, CA

Conceptualize bibical characters for a contemporary audience, anime stylization. Worked directly under the Company’s President. The illustrations will be published on the world wide web and brochures for educational purposes.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator
October2005 to March 2006
Qoop.com
Boss: Phil Wessells, Tin Hoang
Mills Valley, CA

Desktop publishing for various products: postcards, greeting cards, templates, t-shirts, calenders, web icons, illustrations, books. High output, critiques and adjustments to suit the clients needs are the norm. Clients range from Ghillette, Rice University to the girl next door who would like several t-shirts printed.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE USE OF:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Dreamweaver
- Quark
- Mircosoft Word
- Power Point
- XSI Softimage

SKILLS
- Expertise in Freelance Illustration and Draftmenship.
- Knowledge in Digital Painting & Conceptual Design.
- Great sense of design, production in corporate identity, typography, web design, layout, package, and design. Able to visually communicate with the audience.
- Proficient in use of Mac and PC, Typing Skills, 50 words per minute.
- Capable of digital photo manipulation, editing, and restoration.
- Bookmaking.

AWARDS
- Recognition in Fine Arts with Academic Achievement Award, 2006 at Ohlone College.
-Award first place in drawing at the Annual Ohlone Juried Art Show, along with President’s Award, 2005 and 2006
-Awarded Archer Scholarship at Ohlone, 2005 and 2006
- Won first on Polykarbon.com, October’s art competition with given theme, 2004 and 2005.
- Placed wood sculpture in Alameda Art Fair and won first.

REFERENCES ( On request ) BrianLukDesigns at yahoo.com