Jimb Fisher has crafted a distinct graphic presence for print media, product packaging, gaming, and websites for over twenty years. With additional experience in animation, web design, and even radio, voice-overs, writing, and music production, Jimb is uniquely qualified – with skills diverse enough to meet any creative need and all the benefits of seasoned experience.
• FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR •
FISHMOORE DESIGN / OCEANVIEW CREATIVE
Have worked with a diverse client base to define and convey their brand aesthetic through art direction, graphic design, illustration, identity, animation, film production design, web design, and print-production services. Clients have included: Amazon, CampChaos.com, Jason Cohen Productions, Princess Cruises, Orci & Associates, Wickie's Bar Supply, Casa Escobar, PierceFilm productions, DeMers & Associates, Funky Green Bee, and have continued client relationship with former employers All Things Equal, and Petsport USA.
Successful project completion within budget expectations and deadlines
Establish trusted, lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and other designers
Manage and coordinate all projects from concept through completion
Provide effective strategic advice to clients regarding content and production
• ART DIRECTOR AND ANIMATOR •
OZONE DEVELOPMENT
Designed and animated characters and backgrounds for an online role player game. Coordinated with a team of international coders and producers in LA to create a game that struck a balance between the level of detail requested versus practical capabilities of the technology.
• GRAPHIC DESIGNER •
ALL THINGS EQUAL, INC.
Designed table-top games, associated characters, and packaging for a nationally-distributed manufacturer.
Collaborated with owner and creative director to turn game ideas into reality
Design and maintenance of company catalogs
Technical compliance achieved with printers, retailers, and other vendors
Attended numerous press checks
Support for daily company operations
• GRAPHIC DESIGNER •
PETSPORT USA
In-house designer for a pet supplies company.
Packaging design for all products, including associated characters and logos
Creation of all print advertising and company catalogs
Redesign of all packaging for repurposing by a major retailer
Coordination with printers in China
• PRODUCTION MANAGER/EDITORIAL ARTIST •
BACK STAGE WEST
Worked with editorial staff and in coordination with the Art Director, under weekly deadlines for the acting industry's premier trade paper.
Created and trafficked advertising and editorial layout
Supervised pre-press coordination
Original artwork for covers and editorial
Supervised two assistants - delegated tasks and provided production counsel
Regular coordination with sister publication, The Hollywood Reporter
Loyola Marymount University, Class of 1991
BA in Communications Arts
3.5 GPA, cum laude
Skills
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Packaging, Character Design, Toy and Game Design, Editorial Art, Web Content, Print Production; Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, for Macintosh; HTML and CSS; freehand illustrator, painter, cartoonist, and traditional 2D animator