Summary
Eric Hamrin (312) 519-2639 erichamrin@yahoo.com http://www.theblueduck.net
PROFILE:
Highly creative and multi-talented Digital Artist with extensive experience in 2D/3D animation, motion graphics design and Illustration. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements. Currently a freelance digital artist for hire.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
07/16 to Present - Pivot Point International. Developed 3D models for an educational augmented reality experience for use in Pivot Point Academy's hair-styling curriculum. Originally called in to overcome a developmental impasse due to the new technology’s infancy.
Created the 3D models used to produce the molded heads that will be distributed to classrooms around the world for use as hair styling practice busts.
02/05 to Present - Live Action Media. Produced motion graphics and competitive, character-driven animations for the large L.E.D signboards utilized in professional sporting arenas. Sole responsibilities varied and range from character design and storyboards all the way through rigging, animation, editing and optimized final renders.
Clients have included:
The Chicago; Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Fire, Sky. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Pittsburg Pirates, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, McDonald’s, Toyota, United Airlines, Aflac Insurance, Dunkin Donuts, Buona Beef, Valspar Paint, Vanilla Ice (the rapper), Bobak Sausage’s …etc.
12/05 to 03/06 - Cognitive Arts. Created instructional, multimedia flash animations for internal corporate use. All intensive deadlines were met ahead of schedule.
Clients include:
Allstate Insurance and Grainger Tools.
10/02 to 08/05 - Westwood College of Technology. Adjunct instructor at Westwood College of Technology. Classes include: 3D Modeling and Animation, Multimedia Web Design and Audio/Video Editing. Ranked to be one of the best instructors at the school on Student-Teacher-Evaluations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation from the Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg IL.
Skills
Software proficiency
