Tom Martinez

Tom Martinez

Multi Talented Art Director and Digital Artist

Art Director / 18 yrs

New York City, NY, United States

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Storyboard Painter

Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

A highly-skilled senior-level multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator, working in entertainment and digital publishing with over 10 years experience. Tom has worked doing complex mobile and desktop software games and simulations as lead UX designer, Lead Key Artist, Character designer and illustrator for Entertainment companies, publications and concept artist for films and games. He brings a natural sense of enthusiasm to every project and team, utilizing unique and highly informed design solutions with expert quality visual execution. Able to work on tight deadlines and thrive in many environments independently. Above all, Tom dedicates himself to executing high-quality, unique visions that convey powerful concepts and inspire others. If it's not going to be fun, make it fun.
Work History

  • Senior Graphic Designer & Digital Artist

    Sirius XM Radio Inc.

    September 2013 - Present

  • Senior Designer and Digital Artist

    Scholastic

    February 2014 - June 2015
    Greater New York City Area

    Responsible for designing marketing and educational materials, across both print and digital mediums. Adapting print product visual identities to mobile devices and software interfaces. Assist the brand identity updates and refreshing of logos and visual language of various publications and products.
    Lead designer and digital artist for MATH180 year 2 Explore Zone Simulations. Designed and created assets and master files for educational computer game simulations within the Math180 Software.
    Generate original illustrations, graphics and visual assets fo

  • Partner Creative Director

    TOMMEL Design

    November 2007 - Present

    Working directly with a variety of clients on different project types including (but not limited to):
    Website development, user interface and experience design, print and digital graphic design, pixel perfect digital asset delivery for engineers and developers, full corporate identity packages, graphic novels and concept art illustrations, pre-production storyboards, key art, and more.
    Responsibilities begin and end with the client, from the inception of the initial campaign concepts to the actual implementation and production of the project elements.

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Sirius XM Radio Inc.

    September 2013 - February 2014
    greater new york city area

    Contractor for SiriusXM Radio:
    Lead Designer and Key Artist for Howard Stern Birthday Bash.
    Responsible for design conception and execution of key art and promotional materials.
    Expert Photoshop retouching skills on very time sensitive materials.
    Work on creative marketing efforts including Key art, brochures, posters, point-of-sale material, trade shows, presentations, banner ads, emails and marketing videos.

  • Storyboard Colorist

    Blue Sky Studios

    January 2012 - February 2012
    Greenwich CT


    Working on contract doing digital coloring on hundreds of theatrical animatic sequence storyboards for movie Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. Worked with a team of 3 other illustrators and animators to complete the animatic stage of the film for screenings.
    While there, helped establish global color treatments for sequences to mimic color guide reference provided by senior story artists.

  • Graphic Designer (Print & Digital) and Illustrator

    Scholastic

    February 2012 - June 2013
    Greater New York City Area


    Provided development of educational program logos, visual identity and creation of various digital and print design assets. Additionally, providing illustration, book cover design, concept art for games and sequential illustration for nationally circulated educational publications. Assets include (but not limited to):
    Logos & visual brand development (System 44 Next Generation and Common Core Code X) UX/UI digital asset creation
Book cover design
Sequential Art for Educational Comic
    Spec illustration for educational texts
, iPad App icons, in-App interface, screen and wireframe designs. Game Concept Art & Digital Assets
, Packaging design
, Press Run attendance and Proofing approvals.

  • Comic Artist

    Platinum Studios

    November 2010 - June 2011


    Colorist on Issue #1 "CLEAN SLATE"

    Character Design, Digital Pencils and Cover Art for Issue #1 "SLEEPLESS"

  • Art Director & Graphic Designer

    Stepping Out Studios

    September 2004 - February 2012
    Greater New York City Area


    Revamped entire Corporate Identity, Branding Model, Online Presence Website UX and Digital Marketing campaigns. Wire-framed mobile app design concepts, provided digital assets to integrate customer facing web presence with online registration software with the help of their former web developer.
    Supported maintenance and updating of Drupal drive online database for managing website functionality and business transactions.
    Designing and maintaining content for digital signage and mobile advertisements, web banners, promotions and co-branded campaigns.
    Also responsible for creating, updating and maintaining all of the promotional materials, including website, printed brochures, physical signage and advertising campaigns.

  • Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    Freelance

    May 2003 - September 2006
    New York, NY


    Worked as an independent freelance graphic designer and illustrator designing individual and corporate identities for various clients and brands.
    Projects included corporate identity packages, promotional flyer campaigns, digital 2-d illustrations, small advertising campaigns, brochure layouts and logo designs, website design, user experience concepts and brand design, designing and execution support in cooperation with subcontracted developers and programmers.

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Education

  • Pratt Institute

    1999 - 2004