Resume

Alan Johnson
Austin TX

SUMMARY

Position: Front End Web Developer

My focus is on Front End Web Development. I am also well versed in Drupal theming, and have experience with Drupal module development as well as PHP and MySql.

Primary Skills:

(X)HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Graphic Design, Web Design, Drupal Theme Development, Department Management, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Animation.

Secondary Skills:

PHP, Drupal Module Development, Action Script, and Max Script.

Software:

Vim (current editor of choice), Visual Studio, Netbeans, Expression Web, SVN, GIT, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, MAYA and 3DSMAX

EMPLOYMENT

GameSalad (2011-CURRENT)

Position held: Frontend Web Developer

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery web development in Ruby on Rails environment.
Assistance in GameSalad application frontend development using C# and XAML
Work with internal team to develop websites supporting internal property
Slicing .AI designs and building live sites
Providing Design support as needed

UTV True Games Interactive (2010-2011)

Position held: Frontend Web Developer

XHTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery web development
Drupal themeing and Development
Work with internal team to develop websites supporting all internal properties
Slicing PSD designs and building live sites
Providing Design support as needed

FIFO STUDIOS (2008-2010-CURRENT)

Position held: Principle - Art Director

Responsible for all studio design work
Web design and Authoring (XHTML, CSS, Javascript)
Work with clients in defining their design goals, and developing those designs into completed web properties.
Defining studio marketing strategies.
Graphic Design
Logo design / Corporate identities

EDGE OF REALITY (2000-2008)

Position held: Art Director

Artistic Director / Art Department Management (~50 employees).
Staffing of new art department, (from 1 to 40 artists) to be considered one of the best in the industry by publishers
Developed department structure, and game process / pipeline proposals. Updated these as necessary as the studio evolved.
Created project plans from 1-3 years in scope.
Developed numerous internal documents (training, process documentation, company growth, job descriptions, outsourcing plans).
Developed numerous department support Max scripts and PHP intranet pages.
Department management / support tasks (employee reviews, vendor relations, Dept. IT support, web site management, Art outsourcing).
Created multiple game proposals for various publishers: Disney, Lucas Arts, THQ, Activision, Electronic Arts, SEGA, Midway, Weinstein company, BVG, Capcom, Ubisoft, Take2 interactive, Brash, Paramount.
Generated market analysis reports for original IP pitch-book.
Participated in publisher due-diligence meetings, and executive reviews of studio projects.
Created numerous studio advertising ads, job ads, web banners. As well as marketing pamphlets, T-shirts, and studio lobby signage designs.
Stepped into development roles as needed, as well as lead and managed areas of asset development whenever required.
Internal Intranet development, and website development/management for studio.
R&D tools and technologies

Shipped Titles:

The Incredible Hulk (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PC) - (Studio Art Director)
Over the Hedge (PS2, Xbox, NGC)- (Studio Art Director)
Shark Tale (PS2, Xbox, NGC) - (Studio Art Director)
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition (PS2, Xbox, NGC, Wii)- (Studio Art Director)
SIMS (PS2, Xbox, NGC) - (Studio Art Director)
Tony Hawk 2 (N64) - (Studio Art Director)

ACCLAIM STUDIOS Austin (1995 - 2000)

Position held: Director of Digital productions

Artistic Director / Art Department Management (~50 employees). Running up to 5 projects simultaneously.
Re-organized department for efficiency.
Created annual plan for departmental growth/direction
Implemented multiple training programs:(MAX, MAYA, Character Studio, Animation, Traditional art Techniques)
R&D tools and technologies