Kevin Shawley

Multimedia / Design / VFX Generalist

Education

BA in Advertising - College of Communications

The Pennsylvania State University

BA in Advertising - College of Communications

The Pennsylvania State University

BA in Advertising - College of Communications

The Pennsylvania State University

Work Experience

Independent Contractor

2013 to Present

Work Experience

I transitioned to freelance work in 2013 after a move to Colorado while still working with clients back in LA. Major clients have included Legion - a VFX house for film and TV, Mocean - an ad agency specializing in movie trailers and social media marketing, and D-Orbit USA - an aerospace company. My diverse clients require a broad generalist skillset including 2D & 3D VFX, tracking, editing, film-finishing, web design, branding and more.

Director Creative & Editorial / Premiere Digital - Hollywood, CA

Director Creative & Editorial / Premiere Digital

2008 to 2013

I managed a team that prepared digital content from major Hollywood studios for online streaming services such as iTunes, Hulu and Netflix. This included reformatting existing artwork to meet each service’s requirements, preparing audio and closed-captioning, iTunes Extras and safe-for-broadcast TV edits.

VFX and Film Finishing / Image Resolution, Mocean, Seismic - CA

VFX and Film Finishing / Image Resolution, Mocean, Seismic

1998 to 2008

I’ve combined these years/companies, which all solidified my growing creative skills. I learned to work under tight deadlines and lower budgets as I found work with smaller companies in various areas of the industry. Image Resolution catered to independent filmmakers while Mocean and Seismic are creative content agencies specializing in movie trailer and social media marketing. My generalist skillset was helpful for some companies who could not afford to be staffed with multiple specialists.

Designer / Orbital Sciences Corporation - Dulles, VA

1992 to 1997

As a big space enthusiast in my youth, this was one of my most fulfilling jobs. Until the company was acquired by Northrop, the logo I designed for Orbital launched on their rockets and satellites for two decades. Not long out of college, I was initially hired to do basic 2D design and desktop publishing. I was provided a work environment that encouraged me to explore new skills in everything from 3D design to web development.

I interfaced directly with engineers and program managers to bring their vision to life, usually for proposal work for winning contracts from NASA, the Air Force and other government agencies. I understood and appreciated the high technical expectations of engineers and their rigid requirements for scientific accuracy. This has remained with me throughout my years of work in design and visual effects.

As a big space enthusiast in my youth, this was one of my most rewarding jobs. Until the company was acquired by Northrop, the logo I designed for Orbital launched on their rockets and satellites for two decades. Not long out of college, I was initially hired to do basic 2D design and desktop publishing. I was provided a work environment that encouraged me to explore new skills in everything from 3D design to web development.