Leighton Irving
Skill set
Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Suite, Illustrator, 3Ds Max, Keynote, After Effects, Particle Illusion, Vegas, Acid, FL Studio, Final Cut Pro, Sketch up, Sketch Book Pro, Light Room, Silo, Bluff
Experience
LAFI Digital Jan 2005 – Present
Owner (Freelance Multimedia Artist)
Think Direct Marketing Group Aug 2015- Dec 2015
Team Lead
H.O.P.P. Orlando / Jamaica Jan 2003 – June 2007
Supervisor of theater and production
H.C.W.C. Orlando Sep 2001 – Jan 2003
Media Department Supervisor
Since January 2005 I have been a freelance artist and enjoyed working with various clients such as Publix, Orange County Schools and many private clients. I have worked on various clients’ projects varying from graphic design and printing to sign design for Publix Orlando district over 12 stores. My skills reach beyond a 2D scope and I am proficient at creating 3D models and have done for many projects. I have used Adobe Suites (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After-effects), AutoDesk (Sketchbook Designer, Sketchbook Pro, 3DS Max), Vegas, Acid, FL Studio, Atomix, Bluff and many more. I have designed sets for local business such as H.O.P.P. Orlando and West Oaks Elementary. I push the boundaries of design and creativity to create a cost effective and revenue generating designs. I take my skills to streamline the design process efficiently and coordinate with other companies to achieve my clients’ desired goal in a timely manner. As a freelance artist, I have worked on projects ranging from marketing materials (business cards, posters, brochures, fliers) to developing and installing props and signs. Regularly learning a new art form is a continuing goal and I continually expose and explore new forms of artistic expression. My passion for being a creative individual helps me push the boundaries for my own creative process. The customer service skills that I’ve acquired throughout my career have also aided me to deal effectively with the public and be more compassionate to their needs and help guide them to their project completion. During my time a college my instructors often seek guidance from me on what to present in the class to be effective. I have worked on projects that have included painting, special effects, lighting, 3d concept, animation, marketing, sign design, printing concept art and set design. I am often given leadership roles which I believe have shaped me into a motivating, fair, and effective leader. In my career, I have proven to be able to multi task, communicate effectively both in an oral and written fashion, working with outside vendors and have provided immediate impact to the productivity of the office.
Clients include:
Publix, West Oaks Elementary, Stormy Wellington, Ocoee High School, Head of State Family NY, Orange County, Minneola Charter
Education
Kingston College Jamaica (Secondary School) Sept 1999 – May 2001
Olympia High School Aug 2001 – May 2003
International Academy of Design and Technology