Derek Osterlund

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About Derek Osterlund

An award winning Designer, Director and Artist recognized for exceptional concepts and illustration. Robust developer of multimedia campaigns, including web, mobile and interactive television (iTV). Collaborated with Team Detroit and other agencies to integrate several Ford, Lincoln, Mattel, Pursuit Channel and L’Oreal Campaigns. Responsible for the 2011–2013 Ford Focus and Focus Rally iTV Designs and Platform Aggregation. A talented Brand Strategist and Conceptual Artist that abides to and develops industry standards and best of practice guides. Specialties: Derek is a Artist, designer and art director with the ability to facilitate the clients vision via interactive planning, presentation and research. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow from in house agencies and freelance positions. I approach projects by integrating traditional and emerging technologies. I leverage fine art skills to efficiently connect the end message with the user. Specialty List: Client Presentations - Strategic Planning - Creative Project Management - Digital Art - Brand Development & Management - Request For Proposal - Wire Frames - Story Boards - Pre & Post Production - Media Distribution - Agency Relations - Graphic Design - Art Direction - UX/UI Applications Skills: Macintosh and PC operating system literate. Proficient with Adobe CS3, CS6, CC Design Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects. Apple Final Cut Studio Pro Suite, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Compressor, Motion. Cinema 4D, Maya, LightWave. Traditional Sills: storyboards, figurative, perspective, medical, botanical, sketching. Including pen and ink, Chinese brush, colored pencils, pastels, graphite and charcoal, airbrush and alternative techniques. concept and construction, wood, metal, stone, found objects, fiberglass. Adapted to kiosk systems, store front displays, environmental designs, signage, architectural lighting and installations.