ramiro fauve
818-481-2019 info@fauveassociates.com www.linkedin.com/in/ramirofauve.com | www.fauveassociates.com 6553 Randi Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
Art Director/Graphic Designer with a clean, fresh, refined style. Highly creative, self-motivated, accustomed to meeting tight deadlines. Work very well in collaborative environments. Proven track record with theme attractions, agencies, corporations and production companies.
CONCEPT Conceptual design, consultation, blue sky, ideation, art direction
• 2009 Artistic Director at Transmersive
BRANDING Branding, message distillation, image definition, consistency Logo design/revamp Corporate Identity Collateral Web site design Advertising Graphic design, illustration Green Energy CD and DVD packaging
Oversaw the look and feel of new entertainment realms, blue sky concepting and ideation, art direction, music production, creating story-driven, immersive, rich media ventures.
• 2008 Conceptual Art Dir.- Scenario Des. (Universal Studios, Singapore...more) Premier design company for major entertainment attractions worldwide. Created and oversaw the look and feel of the new Universal Studios, Singapore SFX attraction, including branding development, signage and story communication. Integrated 3D Department and Art Deparment methodologies. Created presentations and design concepts for new construction projects such as Monrovia Library, Jurapa Aquatic Park, and GameStop at Universal Citywalk. Also created concepts, budgets and designs for 3rd Street Promenade, The Grove and the City of Santa Monica. Worked with company on Design Definition, streamlining and defining design processes, improve presentations and concept delivery systems o better meet company financial goals.
• 2006-08 Creative Director- The Edison ($2M LA ultra-lounge –www.edisondowntown.com) Was in charge of all aspects of the look and feel of this new $2M downtown ultra-lounge, from initial concept to launch, including: overseeing, hiring and managing of artisan teams, designers, sculptors, web designers, graphic designers, and technicians, scenic crews, builders and vendors; oversaw advertising and promotional representations, scheduling, web site design and execution, as well as interior/exterior signage and theming.
• Design and execute 400 feet-long LA Marathon mural on the I-10 freeway • Nike/Bo Jackson mega-mural at Hollywood & Vine • Named as “Illustrator”, Belding Award • Featured twice in Step-By-Step graphics • Art Expo Cal State Fullerton, 2003- 1st Place- three categories • Featured on ABC’s Extreme Home Makeovers
WEB Web sites, custom music production, graphics, Flash... DESIGN Computer and traditional graphics, 3D graphics Prop design and fabrication Characters and creatures Photography for businesses, web sites, and product PROGRAMS Mac, PC, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Bryce, ImageReady, Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Painter, Digital Performer, Final Cut Pro... PARTIAL CLIENT LIST Nike, Reebok, B of A, Saatchi & Saatchi, Weiden & Kenedy, RSA USA, Lucasfilms, Dektor Films... EDUCATION Pierce, 2007, presently enrolled, Assoc. (toward Bachelors)
Ramiro Fauve
Conceptual Design Portfolio 2009 two select projects followed by samples
sfx attraction- main show Dilapidated boathouse- seen better days- calm before the storm.
Conceptual Art Director at Scenario Design. Concepts, designs and illustrations for SFX attraction at Universal Studios, Singapore.
Queue line movie magic theme oportunity. Pre-show view from audience to look as empty Universal Studios sound stage.
Queue line movie magic theme oportunity.
sfx attraction- pre-show and queue line
Pre-show view from stage. Steven Spielberg to appear on-screen, introducing the magic of movie making.
Conceptual Art Director at Scenario Design. Concepts, designs and illustrations for SFX attraction at Universal Studios, Singapore.
Hanging scripts & classic movie posters in queue line.
Printed sunbrella canopy structure.
Themed pre-show queue area.
sfx attraction- queue line and shade structure
Conceptual Art Director at Scenario Design. Concepts, designs and illustrations for SFX attraction at Universal Studios, Singapore.
the edison Creative Director for launch of this downtown ultra lounge. From logo to gift cards, mementos, t-shirts, menus, napkins, coasters and order-screen graphics. Oversaw selection surface textures, graphic and scenic solutions, metal workers and artisans, including printing on glass and metal and chemical age treatments on varied surfaces. Worked with team of PR firm, marketing firm, interior designer, site manager, construction coordinator, chef and events coordinator. Guided the unique methodology for this exquisite 20's-40's themed venue in time for it's grand opening in 2007.
logo Conceived as art for interior mural and all collateral. mural Detail of 40 feet tall interior mural based on logo. Heavily distressed- intended to look 80 yrs. old.
mementos Postcards and other collateral placed under glass table tops for visitors to "steal". Tables were converted vintage mining carts.
floor plan even their floor plan went through the filter.
photography Contracted models & photographers for ads, PR, Edison signature drink.
style board- Pallette language and consistency.
solutions Final choice for wall behind rear bar was super-slo-mo projection (left) of the vintage classic "Serpentine Dance". The 5-second clip was slowed to one hour. Changes only perceptible if glanced at on occassion. Projected onto real copper tile wall. Sheets of copper were cut into 5" x 9" "bricks", edges dulled, and rivetted to the wall. Technique was applied to several interior walls. Oversaw creation of a looping video montage of early film clips for projection.
advertising Ads and PR
web design Creation of innovative web site, animations, transitions, dining menu, events calendar, guestbook, custom sound production and visual tour.
www.edisondowntown.com
Mouse-responsive dining menu
finished main lounge area
Dynamic visual tour with custom sound design
DESIGN g raphic design
logo
ad
collateral
web design
cd
graphics g raphics
Saatchi & Saatchi
mural
Rav 4 3-D billboard
24’ X 12’
Toyota onto two locomotives LA Marathon Mural
mega mural
70’ X 60’
140’ X 90’
100’ X 70’
400’ X 25’
100’ X 70’
commissions
samples shone are hand-painted in oils or acrylics
illustrations are marker, pencil, airbrush and computer
Tupac Shakur album art
recreations
For film Redline
illustration
Characters for Yoko Ono
Skateboard design
creations
commissioned portrait
creations
hand-painted oils or acrylics on canvas
photography
fine art
hand-painted oils or acrylics on canvas