I am a Sr. Graphic Designer, Animator, and Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. In addition, I am a proficient Web Designer, Brand Designer, and Audio Engineer. I have extensive experience managing teams, coordinating with contractors, and directing other creative professionals. I pride myself on being a self-starter who meets deliverables efficiently and on schedule without sacrificing quality or creativity. I try to keep the creative process fun while honoring my client's vision and bringing their stories to life.
Kuma Creative - 2017-Present
Senior Designer, Co-Founder
Notable Clients Include: Uplevel You, Dutch & Dutch, Hatch Foundation
• Design logos, brands, websites, UX, and packaging
• Motion Graphics
• Design and manage the user experience of the Uplevel “Vault”
membership site
• Coordinate with clients
• Manage art direction for independent contractors
• Work with Project Manager to ensure timely and successful completion of
deliverables.
WNC Kauffman Foundation - 2016 - 2017
Creative Director, Brand Manager.
• Art direction and graphic design services for WNC Kauffman’s new initiatives
• Ensure brand standards are maintained nationally and internationally
• Help organize and scale Talent Jam events
• Work closely with the foundation’s Entrepreneur In Residence
• Marketing, community outreach, coordinating with press and local media
Apeiron Center Inc - 2015-2016
Director of Operations, VR specialist
• Manage development of proprietary biofeedback and VR projects
• Coordinate with Videographers, Photographers, Designers, Sound Engineers
and Administrators to meet deliverables
• Coordinate with the marketing team
TLG Inc - 2013-2015
Animator, Creative Lead
• Write and animate a TV Show featuring Tournament Links Gear
• Character, environment and storyboard design
• UI/UX design for a mobile game based on the show's characters
• Compose soundtrack and engineer sound effects.
Freelance Designer - 2009 - 2013
• Design logos, brands and websites for clients
Competencies:
For Design:
Adobe Illustrator ☆☆☆☆☆
Adobe Photoshop ☆☆☆☆☆
Adobe Lightroom ☆☆☆
For Video and Animation:
Adobe After Effects ☆☆☆☆☆
Adobe Premiere ☆☆☆☆☆
Autodesk Maya ☆☆☆
Zbrush ☆☆
For Web and Marketing:
CSS & HTML ☆☆☆☆
Javascript ☆☆
WordPress ☆☆☆☆☆
Infusionsoft ☆☆☆☆
PHP ☆☆
Audio:
Logic Pro ☆☆☆☆☆
Ableton Live ☆☆☆☆
Soundtrack Pro ☆☆☆☆
Pro Tools ☆☆☆
Administrative:
GSuite / Google apps ☆☆☆☆☆
Microsoft Office ☆☆☆☆
Excel ☆☆☆
Slack ☆☆☆☆
Basecamp ☆☆☆☆☆
Special Projects and Non-Profit Work:
Hatchworks Coworking - 2017-2018
Co-founder, Builder and Manager
- Build and manage a new coworking space in Asheville, NC
- Design an interior space with a cool vibe and atmosphere
- Create a brand and marketing collateral for the space
- Organize community events in the space
Startup Weekend / Hatch This - 2018
Organizer, Sponsor and Mentor
- Organize an event based on google startup weekend
- Serve as a rotating mentor to teams participating in the event
- Sponsor the prize package with a free brand and website for the winning team
Talent Jam - 2016-2017
Organizer, Co-Host
- Organize events designed to connect professionals with talent to the organizations that need them
- Create Marketing collateral
- Host events and MC
One Million Cups - 2015-2017
Organizer and Host
- Organize weekly One Million Cups events in Asheville, NC
- Host and introduce the guest entrepreneurs every week
Education:
The University of North Carolina at Asheville 2008-2012
BFA, New Media (Animation and Design concentration)
Forsyth Country Day School - 2004-2009
High School Diploma
Contact Information:
Website: www.danielkairoff.com/contact
Email: daniel@kumacreative.co
Phone: +1 336 406 8662
