S.w. Rand
swrstudios@gmail.com
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Professional Profile:
S.W. (Steve) Rand is a digital artist and illustrator with extensive experience in various disciplines. Working professionally for over 10 years in various creative fields, he uses each experience to craft and develop his skillset. His background has only served to be a strength in his creative career, drawing from various disciplines to create unique and innovative designs for any client.
Digital Skills:
Marvelous Designer, Cinema 4d, Octane, Keyshot, Z brush, adobe creative suite, substance painter, and 3d coat.
Experience:
Owner
Euphio Productions, 2012 - Present
I write, direct, produce, film, and edit short/feature films. Additional experience with 3D modeling, 3D printing, prop making, set design, and concept art.
Graphic Designer/Freelance Artist
2008 - Present
I focused on website design, creation and maintenance, brochure and logo creation for the following companies:
Global Storage, LLC; Evil Penguin, LLC; Classik Design Co. LLC, Paris in Plantsville, and WT Rentals. I also created and sold my own artwork.
Gallery Assistant Manager and Publicity Director
Paris in Plantsville, 2010 - 2015
I created all advertising and publicity materials for the gallery including posters, forms, and handbills. I also organized and curated shows, hanging and transporting art works as needed.
Videographer
John Casablancas Agency, Winter-Summer 2015
I directed, shot, and completed post production using Adobe Creative Suite for numerous actors’ commercial video monologues
Junior Graphic Designer
SignMart, Jan.-August 2014
Responsible for handling clients, Design creation, vinyl plotting, and sign fabrication
Arts/Events Director
The Ivoryton Inn, 2011 - 2013
I organized and managed events/exhibitions, and created all publicity materials and graphic design for the venue. I also had curatorial duties, managed artists and musicians, and sold artwork.
Art Sales Representative
Six Summit Gallery, 2011 - 2013
I designed promotional materials and sold artwork created by a number of international artists.
Education:
Hartford Art School, The University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
BFA in New Media
2004-2008