Richard Grant 29 Clonmel Way

Burnham Bucks

UK Email: rgproduct@hotmail.com Mobile: +44 (0) 7802 987 147

URL: www.rgproduct.com

Creative Lead Profile: Broad experience of Global multi-discipline creative projects. Lifelong conceptualist, creative and enabler. Technically and conceptually strong across the board, able to communicate complex theoretical, technical and Blue Sky ideas to an audience. Comfortable in client and team interaction face to face or using traditional sketch, graphic and 3 dimensional methods. Inveterate Photoshop practitioner. Deep understanding of Feature Film and Television project structure and development including budgeting and production. Experienced in script break down, character arc development and cross media opportunities for character properties in modern marketing and online/viral arenas. Direct experience of progression from standard to HD production and its impact. Areas of expertise include: Solid judgement with experienced eye for detail: Thematic and curatorially led project development: Product and Architectural/Interior design: Design engineering & Project management: Brainstorming, presentations & pitches: Specialist Acoustics and electronics: Asking the tough questions and obtaining the right answers: Skilled negotiator and trouble shooter; Experienced with top flight clients, talent and crew for creative time and budget critical projects.

Introduction: With an exceptionally strong design and problem solving background I have steadily evolved as a conceptualist and creative spatially, technologically and thematically; with a grounded approach to novel ideas and do-able innovation. My website: www.rgproduct.com has further examples of novel and innovative design, I suggest the "project" and "Film/TV" sections would be a good start point to look at in my website; I have constantly striven to develop my aesthetic and thought processes in key areas. Further, my varied work career (freelance design and make, conceptual development, consulting and problem solving) has taken me from the largest to the smallest companies as someone literally hands on making film elements and developing concepts to being asked, and answering the big questions in Art/production design & Director roles across various global territories & industries. I intend to take my recent role on behalf of Disney travelling across all of their key territories as an ambassador for a respected London design agency to the next stage www.five33.com . Operating as Tour manager & creative project lead along with the original Art Director running the touring Exhibit as well as overcoming numerous and varied obstacles on the way (technical, logistic, safety, design and professional). All the while ensuring a polite, strong and productive relationship with local territory staff regardless of language issues (translation) and working practice; The Alice In wonderland Global Tour and smaller TRON & Real Steel element tour were huge successes. It is the larger ideas in life I wish to communicate and I am fortunate to be able to do so verbally, visually and intuitively. I would revel in a role pushing the boundaries of technology and conceptual integration in a real world setting. I am very experienced in Photoshop, examples of thematic concept images below and have a broad understanding of technology, web potential and its constructive use. I am very communicative with a Biro and layout pad creating scamps and broader layout/plan sketches for any requirement. Extensive Folio images including high resolution versions of all in this document and Conceptual projects http://rgproduct.com/?page_id=285 & Build /Design projects http://rgproduct.com/?page_id=594. Chronological project list follows:

Paramount Studios: Specialist action props for major feature film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1205537/ Swarm-UK Experiential communications: Various Projects; creative & technical coordination. “ING” banking forum creative message reinforcement (Belgium); LFW “Burberry” S/S 2013 range launch technical reveal coordination/development and delivery: http://www.swarm-uk.com/

• ING: Creative, technical and logistic coordination for Belgium HQ brand message reinforcement team show. Photoshop Graphic & tech.doc. creation & project key message digital media creation at board level.

• Burberry: Extensive technical and creative tests for large critical show reveal; crew specification, parts and tech sourcing with on the ground lead and floor management for time critical project delivery:

• Day to day running of all aspects, install, site/ground handling and crew/client/talent relationship.

Disney Europe/533. “Tim Burton/Alice in Wonderland”, “TRON” & “Real Steel” Marketing funded thematic experiential tour, Lead, logistics & concept development. 2009/2011. http://www.five33.com/

• Plan complex project elements involving crew and freelance/Third party commissioning across Global territories; including legal, presentational, technical and creative local territory issues. Input concept development, design and technical planning for future global projects based on hero characters.

• Logistics director/Tour Manager for Global Territory marketing Exhibition pre-launch viral tie in.

• Ensure smooth running of entire show during “IN/Stand-by/OUT” phases.

• Liaise with all team members and Disney Territory staff regarding design, logistics, technical and H+S requirements.

• Cost and resolve off the cuff requirements and quick fire territory show element issues as they arise.

“NASA” (Personal project) Manuscript development. Thematic script based Private project. 2010. http://www.nasa.gov/

• Regular conference calls and emails with NASA head of department relating to technical issues such as celestial mechanics, escape velocity launch technology and orbital decay in specific circumstances for book project research; On-going.

“EMPIRE Cinema” Conceptualist & Tech development for Audio driven dynamic digitally projected ambient pre-show. 2010. http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/

• Commissioned to create a dynamic pre-show to utilise the largest screen in Leicester Square.

• Auditorium music drives animated elements projected onto main screen controlled by VJ software.

• Extensive research into best suited technology and set-up; Simple laptop based system.

“AGOG Creative Effects”. Bulgarian based: Director- Peter Weir. 2009. Project coordinator/specifier & tech consult. 2009. http://www.agog.tv/

• UK based Effects Coordinator; Developed Feature effect concept and test elements. Sourced and commissioned specialist items.

• Negotiated best price for supplied equipment; Company Cheque book Signatory.

• Prepped and spec'ced specialist equipment loads for European TIR/Trailer transport.

“Sarner” Design Director; Theme Park concepts, client pitches & technical development. 2008. http://www.sarner.com/

• Senior member of design and specification team working across all disciplines with Sketch and Photoshop concepts for “Shakespeare’s Birthplace” visitor centre re-design.

• Crucial planning included: people flow, H+S, Disability act requirements, Lighting, graphic display, architectural planning and Art Direction.

• Client facing, pitch and project document creation.

• Written/story telling and Graphic proposals.

• Technical recces including photo-real concept graphics based on photo surveys and design element boards incorporating client needs.

• Complex and advanced digital media display planning including projection, signage & Special display reveal FX.

“Imaginarium of Dr.Parnassus” Senior miniature models, FX & development. Main unit Bray Studio. 2008. http://www.terrygilliam.com/

• Complex 1/6th & 1/12

th scale model development and build. Mould, sculpt, model and set work.

• Pushed concepts and FX development as far as budget and time would allow.

“Alien V. Predator” Prague; Led Miniature models, FX & development in production model unit. (BMI Film Award) 2003. Wiki

• Huge Game to film success; Script based FX analysis and project development and build of breakaway 1/6 scale Whaling station models, allowing for collapse and rapid re-assembly.

• Extensive scale snow dressing including major pyramid model and numerous sets/models.

• Worked across all disciplines and departments.

• Headed up crucial building collapse design, testing and re-set design.

“HBO Band of Brothers” Senior design & build miniature FX. Bray studio. 1996 – 2010. http://www.mattesandminiatures.com/

• Special Effect models, sculpts and mould work for “Band of Brothers” (Spielberg-Hanks production).

• Lead model maker “Heinz” ice station model/Advert.

• Lead model maker for “Plots with a view” motion control shoot.

• Lead model maker for “Atlantis” documentary and motion control / blue screen shoot.

• Model Work for “Bottom” feature film.

“Cosgrove Hall Films Ltd” Manchester. Senior Prop builder & developer. 1997 – 2002 projects. Wiki

• Extensive stop-frame animated feature props and model construction with artwork and finishing. Projects include: “Rotten Ralph”, “Noddy” and “Lavender Castle”.

• Worked closely with producers, designers and filmmakers.

• Involved with stop-frame animators and puppet creation in numerous projects.

“MOL – Music On Line” 1999- 2001 Manchester. Creative lead & Account handler, concepts, time & budget management, briefing technical code crew & graphics department. Full time 1 year (2001).

• First point of contact for all existing and new clients. Managed production timetables and budgets and delegated to production staff with their creative and professional input.

• Art Direction, quality control and Project management including collation of assets and media, commissioning work from free-lancers and phone/face to face client meetings. Current accounts include Sony Music, Outcaste Records, and React Records.

• Developed on-line marketing strategy for new and established artists, graphic and concept design for corporate and on-line image. Projects designed to maximize user interaction and response to on-line presence. Ensuring email databases were used and collated effectively.

• Maximize cross marketing potential, plan mail outs to current mail-list members to encourage new artist/product discovery and increase web site/feature traffic and interaction.

• Conceptual strategy development and retail sales of bespoke database driven “community tools”, allowing client to set-up and manage their sites interactivity, these are now known as BLOGS.

Post Grad; Sep’ 1996/Dec’ 1996

• HOTHOUSE DESIGN CENTRE. Longton, Stoke - on - Trent. http://rgproduct.com/?page_id=1411 Stereo Lithography Rapid 3D prototyping post-graduate funded course (ceramics/product)

o Four months full time 3D Computer modelling for Rapid prototype output using INDIGO Silicon Graphics machines and bespoke 3D modelling software.

o Global marketing specialist input and training. o Working directly with BLUE ROOM/Bowers & Wilkins (Steyning Research) and WEDGWOOD

(Burslem) developing unique acoustic product future concepts and given access to historic Jasper Ware production lines and production staff expertise.

Degree; 1993 / 1996.

• BRUNEL UNIVERSITY. Uxbridge, High Wycombe. Ba. Hon. THREE DIMENSIONAL MULTI DISCIPLINE DESIGN. 2:1.

o Extensive concept and technological progression. o Assisted peers on request from senior tutors. o Dissertation: “Proportion and scale in Architecture”.

Schooling etc: 1991 / 1993

• BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Burnham, Buckinghamshire. o A Level Technology and Geography

1990 / 1991

• MAIDENHEAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. O.N.C. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

o Full time paid apprenticeship with FORD IVECO. o Machining, fabrication, electronic board and engineering theory.

1985 / 1990

• DESBOROUGH BOYS SCHOOL. Maidenhead. o GCSE examinations successfully taken.

A full portfolio, covering most disciplines and materials is available to view.

Specific hard copy/emailed examples can be sent upon request.