MONTE MICHAELIS

Seattle, WA (425) 501-7416 gapingmonte@gmail.com

I have worked professionally in the industry for over twelve years as a designer, illustrator, animator, educator, and art director. I lead and collaborate with artists of many disciplines, both in the classroom and in the work place. I bring energy, imagination, and audience awareness to every project.
EDUCATION
+ Art Institute of Pittsburgh
2004 2006

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design

+ Art Institute of Seattle
1998 2000

Associate of Applied Arts, Computer Animation With Honors.

EXPERIENCE
+ PopCap Games
2011 Present

Art Director

Art direction for the award-winning Plants vs Zombies franchise. Art lead and art team management for the highly-anticipated sequel, due 2013. + DigiPen Institute of Technology
2002 Present

Instructor

Course development and classroom instruction for multiple subjects. Former students placed at major studios such as Bungie, Valve, PopCap, and Epic. + PopCap Games
2009 2011

Senior Artist

Art and animation for PopCap's core studio team. Multiple titles and platforms. Training relative to Flash animation across all franchises. + Smashing Ideas
2006 2009

Senior Designer

Game and site design for online entertainment clients including Disney, Nickelodeon, and PBS. Created connected experiences for all screens. + DigiPen Institute of Technology
2002 2006

Art Director

Production art direction and design for print, web and video. Corporate liaison to offsite vendors, directed in-house artists, and managed offsite contractors. + Jet City Studios
2000 2003

Animator

Animation, character, and interface design for childrens online entertainment developer.

SKILLS
+ + + + + Art Direction Animation and Illustration Visual Communication Interaction Design Animatiion and Design Instruction