Gordon Fales

Gordon Fales

Creative Director, Designer, Animator, VFX Artist.

Lead Creative Director / Senior Motion Designer / 16 yrs

Boston, Ma

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Credits

Soul Surfer (2011)

Compositor

Boardwalk Empire (2010)

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The Pacific (2010)

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The Vampire Diaries (2009)

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Microsoft (2008)

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The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

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True Crime: New York City (2005)

Entrepreneurial Creative Director with over 15 years of motion graphics, animation, and visual effects experience. Outstanding leader who is adept at guiding creative teams from initial concept through final delivery. Deep background in training and mentoring new artists and technicians. Strong project manager who works well in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, successful in motivating staff, prioritizing and multi-tasking. Passionate about continuous learning to stay up-to-date on software features and potentials.
Work History

  • Creative Director, Lead Designer

    Trailhead Pictures (Gordon Studios)

    September 2000 - Present

    • Worked closely with 20+ Fortune 500corporations and global media companies, including HBO, Time Warner, Nintendo and ABC.
    • Manage teams comprised of junior graphic designers, compositors, animators and illustrators.
    • Deliver projects on-time and within budget.
    • Supervised staff of up to six designers, animators and artists.
    • Interface with clients, their creative directors, and be the main contact for project concerns.
    • Bid on jobs, negotiated contracts and oversaw payments and billing.
    • Propose, approve and execute budgets.
    • Train and mentor new staff and entry-level technicians. Delegate sections and pieces of work to staff with precise communication to ensure the final is seamless.

  • Animator, Motion Graphics Designer

    Trailhead Pictures (Gordon Studios)

    August 2000 - Present

    • Collaborate in the design and redesign of computer imagery, web page graphics, logos, illustrations, advertisements, and interactive brochures.
    • Assist the team in choosing images, graphics, and visual elements to complete the objectives of the project.
    • Animate original 3D characters based upon client’s requirements, using tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, and 3d Studio MAX.
    • Enhance, edit and create original settings for products and productions using programs like After Effects, X-Particles, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
    • Nonlinear editing performed with Adobe Premiere and augmented with Syntheyes.
    • Write and propose story and suggest improvisational edits and fillers to create the client’s desired outcome.

  • VFX Artist

    Trailhead Pictures (Gordon Studios)

    July 2000 - Present

    • Devise unique visual sequences with composting and motion graphics.
    • Designed components of a corporate branding program, including website design, logos, advertising, packaging, and collateral material.
    • Supervised projects with adherence to budget and timeline expectations.
    • Provided editorial direction, editing, and design expertise, plus production and internal distribution oversight.
    • Lead brainstorming sessions in conjunction with client in an effort to create innovative visual concepts.
    • Work with art directors to secure and manage visual content included motion graphics for all screens.

  • Credits

    Trailhead Pictures (Gordon Studios)

    June 2000 - Present
    Boston, MA

    Creative Director:
    Basketball Hall Of Fame Style frames, motion design, and compositing (2020)
    The History Channel In Search Of season one and two (2018-2019) Evil Genius (2017), WTF (2017)
Discovery Channel Shark Week, Monster Tag (2018) Wheeler Dealer, Blood Ivory (2016)
    Nat Geo Animal ER (2017)
    PBS E.O. Wilson (2016)

  • Creative Director www.trailheadpictures.com

    Trailhead Pictures (Gordon Studios)

    November 2017 - May 2020
    Los Angeles, CA

    www.trailheadpictures.com
    INDEPENDENT DESIGNER ANIMATOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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    I design and create motion graphics, 3d animation, and visual effects for film, television, interactive media,
    and product demonstrations.

    I work as either an individual or build teams for larger projects.

    MY REEL:
    http://trailheadpictures.com/design-reel

    Linkedin Profile:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonfales/

    gordon@trailheadpictures.com


    Gordon

  • Designer/Animator

    NBC Peacock Productions

    November 2010 - November 2012

    Created graphics packages and visual effects sequences for NBC Peacock Productions.

  • animator

    Herzog and Company

    May 2012 - August 2012
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    animator/designer/compositor for various projects

  • Compositor

    Mousetrappe

    April 2012 - April 2012
    Burbank, CA

    I was a compositor for a large format exhibit film.

  • Designer

    Stimulated-Inc.

    October 2011 - October 2011
    Burbank, CA

    I was a designer and animator for The 2011 Scream Awards on Spike TV. Animations were projected on the shows elaborate set. At Stimulated they're true masters in the field of architectural projection.

  • Crazy Horse Effects

    ? - Present
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Education

  • Advanced Animation Certificate in 3d character animation

    Pratt Institute

    1998 - 1999

  • BFA in graphic art

    Jacksonville University

    1989 - 1993