Zachary Knoles Illustration & Design

Zachary Knoles

Advanced Proficiency

Intermediate Proficiency

Basic Proficiency

Course Hero — Graphic Designer

November 2011 – present

Created interface designs and HTML/CSS for new product features on the Course Hero website, including interactive flashcards and quiz products, textbook pages, and account admin.
Produced visual designs for other new features including achievement badge icons and email newsletters.

Cryptic Studios — Graphic Designer

February 2010 – November 2011

Designed and implemented full website designs for multiple Cryptic Studios and Atari games, including Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, Champions Online, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Haunted House, The UnderGarden, and Yars' Revenge. Worked on visual designs as well as HTML/CSS implementation.
Developed online microtransaction stores for Champions Online and Star Trek Online, in collaboration with programmers on the Web Team. Responsible for initial wireframes, visual design, and HTML/CSS.
Worked on a variety of design projects and features for Cryptic Studios and Atari marketing, including logo designs, newsletters, web advertisements, and interior pages.

Bye-Bye Bin Laden — Co-Producer, Artist/Animator

January 2007 – July 2008

Coordinated and supervised a team of 20-30 artists in the production of Bye-Bye Bin Laden, a feature-length independent animated film.
Oversaw multiple areas of production, including concept art, background painting, and animation.
Produced significant amounts of concept art, backgrounds, and Flash animation.
Edited the film from start to finish, from the initial storyboard animatic to the final completed film.

The Walt Disney Company, Buena Vista Games — Think Tank Intern

September 2005 – May 2006

Collaborated with a team of artists and writers to develop concepts, designs, and artwork for upcoming Disney video game titles.
Developed or assisted with approximately 8-10 concepts during the nine-month term.
Was a team lead on multiple projects, coordinating and managing the overall direction among several artists and writers.

MentorNet.net — Program Assistant

February 2002 – August 2004

Designed and implemented a complete redesign of the MentorNet website in collaboration with the Director of Technology.
Worked on multiple design projects, including poster and brochure design, and provided general support to the Program Director.

San Jose State University: Graduated Spring 2007; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Illustration, Cum Laude

Contact info available upon request.