Michael Mao

Work History

• Multimedia Specialist / Project Manager

  Siemens Healthineers

  June 2015 - Present

  Design and produce videos, animations, motion graphics, and illustrations for marketing, sales, and communication. Create multimedia products of clinical education for both internal and external customers. Design and maintain online educational and training course materials for clinical education department. Work closely with vascular ultrasound technicians, physicians, application engineers, marketing and sales, and instructional designers to create in depth multimedia training curriculum. Collaborate with external vendors to make sure the project are finished on time.

• Siemens Healthineers

  June 2015 - Present

  Design and produce videos, animations, motion graphics, and illustrations for marketing, sales, and communication. Create multimedia products of clinical education for both internal and external customers. Design and maintain online educational and training course materials for clinical education department. Work closely with vascular ultrasound technicians, physicians, application engineers, marketing and sales, and instructional designers to create in depth multimedia training curriculum. Collaborate with external vendors to make sure the project are finished on time.

• Artist

  Independent Fine Art Professional

  October 1986 - Present

  Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America.
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  Art Director

  Ants Animation Studios - 昂驰动画

  October 2014 - April 2015

  • Provide art direction for the pre-production of an animated feature film.
  • Research and identify visual styles and techniques for the product.
  • Partner with the Production Designer to ensure product vision & quality benchmark are being met.
  • Manage multiple products, make schedule and set priorities, and meet deadlines & expectations.
  • Regularly review, provide feedback, and approving art being developed.
  • Create paint-overs, mockups, to illustrate changes and improvements to the film visuals.
  • Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary team of artists.
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  Sr. Concept Artist / Environment Artist

  DreamWorks Animation

  November 2006 - October 2014

  • Designed and created concept art during the early stage of the film development.
  • Designed and Created 3D digital environment for the films during production.
  • Providing technical direction during the matte painting installation process.
  • Provided artistic direction for the team members.
  
  Filmography:
  • 2014, Penguins of Madagascar, Matte Painter.
  • 2013, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Matte Painter.
  • 2012, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Matte Painter.
  • 2011, Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (TV short), Matte Painter.
  • 2010, Megamind, Matte Pai

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Sr. Visual Media and Interaction Designer

  IBM

  August 2000 - November 2006

  • Lead group of visual designers to create look and feel for enterprise database software.
  • Providing artistic direction for the team members.
  • Creating user friendly interaction design for software cross multiple platforms.
  • Delivered world class presentation for both internal and external customers.
  • Conducted user tests to improve process of software installation and software usability.
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  Matte Painting Technical Director

  DreamWorks Animation

  May 1999 - August 2000

  • Designed and created 3D digital environment for Oscar winning animated film “Shrek”.
  • Provided technical direction for matte painters during production.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure the correct installation of the matte paintings.
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  Instructor

  Texas A&M University

  August 1997 - May 1999

  Part time teacher - taught drawing and graphic design for freshmen at College of Architecture.
  

• Architect

  RTKL

  May 1993 - August 1997

  • Designed Created 3D architectural visualization for clients.
  • Provided architectural schematic design.
  • Involved design development.
  • Built digital construction document library.

• Construction Manager

  Seacliff Limited

  June 1991 - August 1992

  • Managing daily tasks for Construction Manage Department for Shanghai Center.
  • Coordinating with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Security, and Sales departments.
  • Negotiating contracts with local government officials, sub contractors and local contractors.
  • Supervising and controlling the budget, quality, and schedule for multiple projects simultaneously.