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ROBERT BARTON
Open To Work

ROBERT BARTON

NIAGARA FALLS,Ontario

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Art DirectorUX/UI Designer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: NIAGARA FALLS, OntarioNiagara Falls, ON
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$70000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionCompany Culture

Summary

With over twenty years in animation, I’ve mastered the art of visual storytelling, emotional engagement, and purposeful design—skills that give me a distinct advantage as I move into UX/UI design. Although new to the field, my experience understanding audiences, guiding attention, and crafting seamless visual narratives translates directly into creating intuitive, human-centered digital experiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Supervisor

Pipeline Studios
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2019 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations of creative Design team to ensure efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinated schedules and assignments for team members to streamline workflow.
  • Organized design reviews and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to resolve any issues promptly.
  • Led team by answering questions and solving complex problems daily.
  • Conducted weekly meetings to discuss progress on assigned tasks and identify areas for improvement through constant iteration.
  • Assigned Design tasks to employees and supervised activities to meet client needs and boost customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to develop cohesive visual storytelling elements.
  • Guided junior designers in enhancing their skills and fostering innovation.
  • Interviewed and vetted interns to be hired by the company

Design Supervisor

Elliott Animation
Toronto, Ontario
02.2015 - 07.2020
  • Reviewed and approved show designs, providing constructive feedback to team members.
  • Managed design schedules, ensuring timely delivery of all project milestones.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and creative collaboration.
  • Utilized design software to create high-quality design assets for production

Art Director

9 Story Animation
Toronto, Ontario
01.2013 - 04.2020
  • Developed visual concepts for animated projects in collaboration with creative teams.
  • Supervised design team to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
  • Created style guides to maintain consistency across different animation styles and projects.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand their vision and incorporate feedback into designs.
  • Conducted brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for upcoming animation projects.

Education

Art Fundamentals

Niagara College of Applied Arts And Technology
Welland, ON

Animation Production

Sheridan College
Oakville, ON

Skills

  • Project scheduling
  • Task/User Flow charts
  • Wireframing
  • Low-Fi/Hi-Fi prototyping
  • User Research
  • Innovative brainstorming
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management
  • Effective leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Visual storytelling
  • Well versed in many different software models including Figma, Figjam, Miro, Stitch, Balsamiq, Photoshop, Excel

Affiliations

  • Volunteered as a member of St. John Ambulance for three years in St. Catharines, ON, reaching Medical First Responder level (Highest level achievable)
  • Music advice article writer for online magazines
  • Published creative writer
  • 1st Degree Black Belt Goju Ryu Karate
  • Part time musician

Accomplishments

  • 2016 - Name put into contention for Daytime Emmy Award for Individual Achievement in Animation

Timeline

Design Supervisor

Pipeline Studios
05.2019 - Current

Design Supervisor

Elliott Animation
02.2015 - 07.2020

Art Director

9 Story Animation
01.2013 - 04.2020

Art Fundamentals

Niagara College of Applied Arts And Technology

Animation Production

Sheridan College

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