3457 Carlson blvd • el cerrito, CA 94530

CELL 925.487.4931 • E-mail sauerinc@gmail.com

Paul Sauer

objective

To be a valued team member and leader in a professional atmosphere. To satisfy clients and bring to them a level of professionalism and understanding.

Skills & Technical qualifications

Software

· Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Flash, Autodesk MAYA.

Other

· Drawing, Painting.

· Photography, Cinematography.

· Customer service oriented.

· Self-motivated.

Professional experience

Astro Studios, San Francisco, CA                              Motion Graphics Designer                                                                                                                 

· Animated creative showcasing for new products from clients.

· Worked closely with clients and senior designers to incorporate UI elements into animations.

GLR Studios, San Rafael, CA                                    Motion Graphics/Animator                                                                                                              

· Worked closely with clients to create a 2D animation showcasing new 3D technology.

· Created and animated full 2.5D scenes in full succession to show the history of 3D technology.

· Worked with director to create flow of animation, and work on ideas to better the flow.

· Animated web commercials for Levi’s, teasing upcoming products.

The Orphanage, San Francisco, CA                           Jr. Compositor/Graphic Designer                                                                                                     

· Created pre-production animated storyboards for Frank Miller’s The Spirit.

· Assisted with some last minute compositing on The Spirit.

· Worked closely with Sr. Compositor to finish scenes with a tight deadline.

· Created elements for scenes, Roto, and transition shots.

· Designed and animated end-frame tags for Nicoderm CQ commercial.

· Editor for client presentation of supers/storyboards, created animated storyboards,

created assets for green screen animations for Humira (rheumatoid arthritis medication).

Direct Medical Systems, Pleasanton, CA                 Motion Graphic Designer                                                                                                                  

· Created internal industry promotion for USB ultrasound technology.

IMA ARC, San Francisco, CA                                   Jr. Website Administrator                                                                                                                 

· Web updating for company website.

Greenburg Studio, Berkeley, CA                               Motion Graphic Designer                                                                                                                  

· Created intro sequence for an anti-smoking video.

Colortone Inc, Berkeley, CA                                        Print Technician and Graphic Designer                                                                                         

· Preparing files for print, quality control and color management, as well as design for clients ranging from designing from the ground up to helping a design come to light.

XYZ Graphics, San Francisco, CA                            Motion Graphic Designer                                                                                                                  

· Animated graphics for a corporate based informational video for Cisco.

Related experience

Emeryville Chamber of Commerce Website Redesign (School Project)                                                                                                                             

· Site chosen by Emeryville Chamber of Commerce to be template for new website.

Education

Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Emeryville, CA                                                                                         

· Bachelors of Applied Science, Motion Graphic Design.

References available upon request.