PJ Tamayo
Art Director/Concept Illustrator/Writer - I Draw, I Write, I Make Movies.
http://pjtamayo.com/
407-383-0259
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Freelance Designer
Walt Disney Imagineering 2010-Present
As a concept designer for WDI I’ve been responsible for modeling and rendering illustrations for a number of new developments and attraction concepts. Including the Hyperion Wharf/ Down Town Disney redevelopment.
Universal Studios Merchandising 2010-Present
As a designer for Universal I’ve been responsible for the design of retail venues and custom displays including expansions of the Harry Potter retail areas as well as signage and venues throughout both Universal and Islands of Adventure. I was also responsible for the merchandising graphics package for Halloween Horror Nights 2010 and 2011.
555 Design 2011-Present
As a designer for 555 I’ve been responsible for the design of high end, custom retail venues for internationally recognized brands.
Toothfairy 2 (Film)
As a designer/ concept artist for Toothfairy 2 I created key art for ‘Fairy Land’ a major fantasy component of the film as well as storyboards and character designs for an animated sequence.
i.d.e.a.s. Orlando August 2010-April 2011
As a designer/ illustrator/ animator I was responsible for storyboards and key art illustrating themed venues and interactive experiences as well as creating character, background, and animated assets for the Adventure to Fitness series and an unannounced video game.
Learn about the show: http://www.adventuretofitness.com/2011/
Creative Manager
Falcon’s Treehouse LLC. 2004-2010
As Creative Manager at Falcon’s Treehouse, a boutique theme park and attraction design/development firm I was responsible for multiple facets of the creative process beginning with initial concept development and extending through the production process. As a small firm Falcon’s challenged employees to wear a number of hats and I was eager to participate in any area that I felt I could have a positive impact.
My responsibilities included:
§ Creative Management
§ Creative Guardian for all I.P.’s including internationally recognized brands
§ Concept Development/ Art Director
§ Writer
§ Produced/ directed secondary media sequences including live, 3d and composite elements
§ Motion graphics
§ Assistant Director on Primary media sequences
§ Character design
§ Set design
§ Storyboards
§ Animatics
§ Casting
§ Underwater choreography
§ Makeup design
§ Production coordinator
§ Animation supervisor
Notable Attractions/ Developments:
Marvel City, Urban Digital Theme Park: Incheon Korea
Melco City of Dreams Dragon’s Treasure Domed Theater Show
2009 Thea award winning attraction of the year
Melco City of Dreams Virtual Aquarium Media Show
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride
2006 Thea award winner for outstanding simulation experience
Curse of DarKastle, 4D Darkride for Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2005 Thea award winning attraction of the year
2010 World Expo Shanghai: Dreams of Flight
See more at: http://falconstreehouse.com/
Art Director
A Light in the Darkness: Star Wars Fan Film 2010-2011
As Art Director, co-writer, co-producer, and visual effects coordinator on ALITD I was responsible for concept development, character designs, storyboards, set design and prop design and construction, matte painting and visual effects compositing.
See the results at: http://www.alightinthedarknessfilm.com/
Education
Graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design my major area of study was Sequential Art, with minors in Drawing and Video/Film.
Skills
My skills include proficiency with drawing, digital painting in Photoshop, storyboards, writing and visual storytelling. I have experience with AfterEffects, Premiere and SketchUp I am also proficient with traditional media including pencil, ink, watercolors and acrylics.
Additional interests include martial arts, model building, fitness and filmmaking.
