Upon graduating form CalArts, my artistic training, talent and technical skills led me to ASYLUM visual effects, where I designed and created title sequences and effects for movies such as "Hairspray", "Bedtime Stories", "Transformers 2", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Alice in Wonderland". I then brought my talents to Zoic Studios in Los Angeles as a Creative Director, building a successful VFX and design team. As my creative career continued, I conceptualized, designed and directed campaigns for clients such as Apple, Nintendo, BMW and Playstation. Accolades included a group BAFTA award for work on "Benjamin Button" and several VES awards. Including Emmy noms and 1 win for NFL. Currently, Tony is bringing his unique vision to the NFL Original Content department as Art Director. Tony's career embodies his commitment to pushing his medium forward and maintaining the highest level of artistic integrity.
Work History
Art Director
NFL
January 2015 - July 2020
Culver City, CA
I am currently an employee of the NFL. As an NFL employee, my primary role is to oversee NFL Original Content Graphics. This includes oversight of all motion 2D and 3D workflows as well as Live Action Visual Effects.
Art Director | Digital
NFL Network
June 2014 - June 2015
Culver City, California
As the Art Director for the Digital Group - NFL NOW. My areas of influence encompasses branding, logo development, motion graphics packages, film/photo shoots, internal and external marketing elements, and VFX executions. I am involved in all phases of the creative process: Analysis, Definition, Design, Development, Delivery, and Support. As the Art Director, my responsibility is to communicate and guide designers and production artists towards the delivery of creative elements. I make it my goal to assure that designers and production artists understand the tone and the strategy needed for a successful delivery.
Creative Director
Tony Meister
July 2013 - June 2014
Designer
Psyop
March 2014 - March 2014
Psyop | Los Angeles
Freelance designer. Create original designs, style frames and motion graphics for Psyop Los Angeles.
Motion Graphic Designer
The Mission Studios
January 2013 - March 2014
The Mission Studios
Freelance design and motion graphics for The Mission Studios in Venice, CA.
Motion Graphic Designer
Wolf & Crow
December 2013 - February 2014
Wolf & Crow | Los Angeles
Freelance design and motion graphics for Wolf & Crow.
Motion Graphic Designer
Design and motion graphics for the feature film Divergent
November 2013 - February 2014
Lionsgate
Design, Create and animate sequences for the feature film Divergent.
Designer
MPC
May 2013 - August 2013
MPC Los ANgeles
Freelance and motion graphics for MPC. Create original designs, style frames and motion graphics for MPC Los Angeles.
Creative Director
Zoic Studios
January 2010 - January 2013
Culver City, CA
As a Creative Director at Zoic Studios my responsibilities included design, illustration, oversight of live action content, AR and VR content. Additionally, I created original elements and styleframes for presentation upon consultation with client. I presented and pitched storyboards to producers, directors, and agencies. I also created original animations elements for broadcast, interactive and online media. While working at Zoic, I created title sequences and primarily worked in broadcast television.
associate creative director
Asylum Visual Effects
2002 - January 2010
Santa Monica, CA
In my almost decade working at Asylum Visual Effects I designed and created original elements and styleframes for presentation upon consultation with client. Additionally, I presented and pitched storyboards to producers, directors, and agencies. I also created original animations elements for broadcast, interactive and online media. Most notably for Main Title Sequences.