Name
Andrew James Roals
Age
39
Marital Status
Single
slaor71@hotmail.com
Phone
0432148623
Interests
People, pets, art, science and science fiction, technology, games, philosophy, surfing.
Personal Traits
Motivated, reliable, analytical, confident, friendly, versatile
Education
1994
University of Newcastle, Computer Science 111 (CR)
1993
University of Newcastle, Philosophy (HD) and Statistical Methodology (CR)
Hunter Area Health Service, completed Biomedical Lab Techniques TAFE course.
1991
Newcastle ITEC, PC operations training.
1989
Waratah High School, completed High School Certificate with passes in English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, French - member of interschool football (all codes) and debating teams, regional swimming team.
1985
Awarded first prize in NSW Deaf Awareness poetry contest.
1983
Awarded equal first prize in NSW Maths competition.
Multiple academic awards received for Science, Maths, English and Art.
Professional Skills
Digital Design
2D and 3D illustration, graphic design and animation
GUI design, page layout, scripting
Bureau preparation, multi-media deployment
Particle FX generation
FMV editing and sequencing
Molecular imaging
Data visualisation
Molecular imaging
Data visualisation
Traditional Design
Pencil and ink illustration
Painting
Sculpting, modeling, molding
Photography
Theatrical set design and construction
Communication
Commercial copy writing and document proofing.
Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills, typing at 30 wpm+
Experienced at client liaison and working to client specifications
Wide general knowledge with scientific/technical focus
Highly developed comprehension, logic and analysis skills
Excellent memory skills and substantial vocabulary
Other Relevant Skills
PC Service and support
Digital audio mixing
Music and sound FX production
Applications
Pre-rendered and real-time animation
Photo-realistic illustration
WWW and software interface design
Conceptual and prototype design
Scientific and technical illustration
Branding design and deployment
Character design
Multimedia production
Cartography
Art direction and QA
Image alteration
Game Design Applications
3D asset creation
Asset pipeline development
IK and skeletal animation
Hi-res map "baking"
Diffuse texture painting
UV texture mapping
Materials scripting
Particle scripting
Physical simulation
Actor scripting and definition
Sound FX production
GUI design
Environment design
Story-arc development
Marketing and QA
Software
Adobe CS
Adobe Premiere Pro
Corel Graphics
Silo 2.2
3D Studio Max
Truespace
Fragmotion
Poser
OGRE
Flash
Design Experience
2010
Brad Mowday Promotion Services - Branding, retail promotion and signage, blog design
Orderly Mayhem Games (US) - Game assets and associated graphics for independent game production
Brothers In Arms Games - The Forbidden Pit game design and digital illustration, web and blog design
Pandemic Studios (US) - BZ2 Epic V1.0 released as proof of concept for 3D FPS/RTS next gen military simulation.
Pencil and ink illustration
Painting
Sculpting, modeling, molding
Photography
Theatrical set design and construction
Communication
Commercial copy writing and document proofing.
Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills, typing at 30 wpm+
Experienced at client liaison and working to client specifications
Wide general knowledge with scientific/technical focus
Highly developed comprehension, logic and analysis skills
Excellent memory skills and substantial vocabulary
Other Relevant Skills
PC Service and support
Digital audio mixing
Music and sound FX production
Applications
Pre-rendered and real-time animation
Photo-realistic illustration
WWW and software interface design
Conceptual and prototype design
Scientific and technical illustration
Branding design and deployment
Character design
Multimedia production
Cartography
Art direction and QA
Image alteration
Game Design Applications
3D asset creation
Asset pipeline development
IK and skeletal animation
Hi-res map "baking"
Diffuse texture painting
UV texture mapping
Materials scripting
Particle scripting
Physical simulation
Actor scripting and definition
Sound FX production
GUI design
Environment design
Story-arc development
Marketing and QA
Software
Adobe CS
Adobe Premiere Pro
Corel Graphics
Silo 2.2
3D Studio Max
Truespace
Fragmotion
Poser
OGRE
Flash
Design Experience
2010
Brad Mowday Promotion Services - Branding, retail promotion and signage, blog design
Orderly Mayhem Games (US) - Game assets and associated graphics for independent game production
Brothers In Arms Games - The Forbidden Pit game design and digital illustration, web and blog design
Pandemic Studios (US) - BZ2 Epic V1.0 released as proof of concept for 3D FPS/RTS next gen military simulation.
2009
Surfreight - Logo design and branding
Quartermaster Couriers - Logo design and branding
Bling Beauty - Logo design and branding
Ballistic Studios - Advertising, posters, promo illustration
Orderly Mayhem Games - Game and 3D asset design
Brothers In Arms Games - The Forbidden Pit card game design
2007
Pacific Biolabs - Promotional material, scientific illustration
Brad Mowday Promotions - Business development, IT support
Ballistic Studios - Logo design, branding, IT support
Studio Classics - Consultancy, branding, IT support
2006
Tanfastic – Logo design and branding
Curves Gymnasium – Advertising
Compass Manufacturing – Composite production drawings
Gearbox Productions – 3D designs for TV show titles/transitions
2005
Vantage Pool Systems - Website design, advertising and promo materials
Structure Studios - 3D asset design for landscaping software, localisation of 3D assets for Australian manufacturers
Touch of Glass - Pre-production drawings
2004
Corbett Life Science - International art direction, corporate re-branding, military prototype design
Solartemp Solar Pool Heating - Advertising Material
Trojan Composites - Branding
Compass Pools and Spas - Advertising and conference materials
Curves Fitness Centres - Localisation of advertising content and promotional material for Australian market
Aquabounty (Canada) - Branding, conference materials
2003
Solartemp Solar Pool Heating - Advertising Material
Bayside Babes Boutique - Logo Design, brand development, store front design
Garden Options Landscaping - Branding, brochure design, advertising
De Profundis - Game design
2002
Beach Boy - Clothing and Fabric Designs
Success Coaching - marketing material
Bob Scott Developments - interactive marketing
2001
Corbett Research - Advertising material and marketing illustrations, web design, brand devlopment
Graphic Action Comics - Logo Design, brand development, storefront design
2000
Internet Image - Permanent interface design for various clients.
Total Internet Centre - WWW and print design
Battlezone2 Forgotten Enemies - Game design
Newcastle Newspapers - Software reviewer
1999
Internet Image - Sub-contract, interface design for various clients
Total Internet Centre - WWW and print design for marketing materials
Cardiff Toyota - Illustration, character design
Holiday Professionals - Website design, stationery, PC support
1998
SJ,s on Beaumont -Graphics and concepts for gaming room promos
PDM’s Dance Music Specialists - Dance party concept development, logos
Rumours Clothing Co. - Screen print designs, advertising material
TUNRA, Newcastle Uni - Logo developments
Newcastle Biomolecular Research Facility - Advertising, brand development
The Millenium Room - Promo poster graphics
1997
Jacks-Casbah Hotel - Newspaper ads and posters, branding, interior design
Hydroshop Corporation - Magazine Ads, stationary, computer and web support, continuing
New Generation Nightclub - Logo design and promo materials
Newcastle Surfest - Contest shirt design, web design
1996
Ricta Surf Co - MR City Pro clothing designs, computer support,sub-contract design and consultancy
Internet Image - Internet dedicated graphics and animation
Toyarc Computing - Logo development, Internet graphics
Mac-T Surfboards - Promotional material, stationery
Breakaway Surf Co.-T-Shirt designs
Smearin' Gear - Logo development, T-shirt designs
’No Reason’ – Band poster and album cover development
Non-design Experience
In addition to my design career I have also been variously employed as:
Biomedical Lab TA - HAPS Histology
Fishing Trawler TA - Contract
Industrial and builders TA - Contract
Industrial rigger - Contract
Retail assistant - Frontline Hobbies
Bar manager and waiter - Novocastrian Motor Inn
PC Support - Contract
Video game critic - Newcastle Herald Newspaper
Furniture restorer - This Way Up
Street counsellor and homeless rights advocate - Volunteer
Tutor - Contract
Personal and professional references can be made available on request.
