Michael Derry

About

I am an art director, illustrator, graphic designer experienced in every aspect of the creative process including brainstorming, conceptualizing, and writing. My work includes commercial and editorial illustration, concept art, storyboards, character design, animation, comic art, and graphic design.

Experience

Derry Products

Sep 2015 – Present

Los Angeles, CA

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator

My freelance art direction, graphic design, illustration, and animation work. Clients include Kitedrone, Pig Apple, HUE, Burlix, PBJS, Schmooze PR, CircuitMOM Events, Swish Embassy

Plug DJ

Jul 2013 – Sep 2015

Los Angeles

Art Director

Art Direction, Character Design, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Development, Scheduling Production, Research As Art Director of Plug DJ, an interactive social media/music sharing site, my duties included: • Working with the co-founder, developers, and designers on the development of the overall art style and UX for the site • Leading a team of artists in the creation of themed avatars, background environments, chat badges, and all graphic assets for the online communities • Directing the animated avatar dance loops • Implementing workflows and scheduling of production to insure that assets were of high quality and delivered on time • Pitching ideas for and doing research for each month’s theme • Reviewing artists portfolios and participating in the interview process for the hiring of new artists/animators

DaVita

Jul 2003 – Aug 2012

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer Graphic and Interactive Design, Branding, Illustration, and Animation • Lead in the design and production of branded eLearning course suites • Developed the themes and designed course templates, supporting graphics, animated instructor characters, and interactive learning games • Developed logos, mascots, branding materials, promotional pieces, and printed products for various campaigns and events • Collaborated on the development of commercials and promotional demos • Designed motion graphics pieces and animated presentations 2006 - 2007 Shining Star Award

Education

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration

Skills

Languages