Steve Richardson
Steve Richardson
Producer | Creative Director | Illustrator | Star Wars Nerd
Austin, United States

Summary

Identifying improved approaches and enhanced creative solutions to design challenges are activities that drive and inspire me. I believe that fresh perspectives and trying new techniques help businesses evolve and grow. Like you, my goal is to be on the cutting-edge of gaming and entertainment.

As a Creative Director, I was responsible for overseeing 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation, Audio, and
Video Production. During my 10 years, I had the opportunity to work on several home-grown art styles, both 2D and 3D, and license brands like Family Guy and Avatar.

I have developed strong abilities in team motivation and fostered a reputation as a key contributor through critical thinking and leadership skills.

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Skills

Art DirectionConcept DesignIllustrationGame DesignGame DevelopmentCharacter DesignLeadership

Software proficiency

Adobe Creative Suit
Adobe Creative Suit
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
Premiere
Premiere
Corel Painter
Corel Painter
3ds Max
3ds Max
zbrush
zbrush
Maya
Maya
Unity
Unity

Experience

  • Creative Director at IGT
    Reno
    September 2017 - June 2020

    Creative Director overseeing 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation, Cabinet Lighting, Audio, and Video Production for Premium Product Studios - Reno.

    - Work with and received input from external licensor teams to ensure work remains in the brand voice and look

    - Developed initial pitch concepts which directly led to securing several successful brands

    - Developed several mutually beneficial relationships with major studios such as WB, Sony, Fox, Universal, Netflix and many more

    - Experienced at directing top name talent in video and voice over

    - Responsible for guiding the development of the assigned creative team and work on projects

    - Direct workflow and creative resources and provide creative direction & leadership

    - Review and provide creative feedback to the creative team of their work relative to strategic goals, concepts, and execution

    - Effectively manages multiple projects in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

    - Supervise and review all production work to ensure all goals are met and creative quality is upheld to the highest standards

    - Collaborates with Marketing group to deliver assets for marketing efforts

    - Collaborates with 1st Party and 3rd Party hardware teams to develop designs for cabinets and signage

    Titles Include:

    2019

    + Jeopardy Stepper + Carnival of Wonders + Gong Xi Fa Cai Ultra + Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures + Blake Shelton - Make It A Double + Megabucks Dazzling Diamonds + Wheel of Fortune 4D #3 + Wheel of Fortune Mystery Link + The $25,000 Pyramid + Fairy Hollow

    2018

    + Fortune Link + Dragon Lights + The Prices is Right ULTRA + The Price is Right - Plinko + The Price is Right - Showcase Showdown + Adam Levine ULTRA + Temple of Treasure + Alfred Hitchcock - Master of Suspense + Orange Is the New Black - Crystal Curve

    2017

    + The Goonies + Sex and the City ULTRA + Blake Shelton ULTRA + Jurassic Park Trilogy + Wheel of Fortune - Cash Link + Baywatch - Beach Blast + Dark Knight Trilogy - Crystal Core + Jin Long 88