Edward Eyth

Production design professor

Professor of design, 2019–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Instructed undergrad and graduate courses in university’s School of Design and School of Entertainment Arts. Developed structured course curriculum, syllabi, and lesson plans for design programs; generated instructional videos and lesson assets to achieve specific learning outcomes. Supported student recruitment initiatives by conducting workshops and generating instructional video content.

Founder, chief creative, inspiration, and elation officer, E & J Fine Art
Founded consulting firm providing creative direction, design, and visual arts services. Successfully implemented traditional and digital projects. Multiple international awards and global exhibitions for figurative art work. "2013 Sport Artist of the Year" honors by the U.S. Sport Art Museum and Archives.

Front end overlord/production designer, 2007–09, IAC (InterActiveCorp), New York
Led the front-end creative development of interactive/educational/entertainment website for tweens. Responsible for production design, creative concept, character design, brand identity, and marketing/promotions.

Creative director, 1995–2004, The Jim Henson Company, London, New York, Los Angeles
Led creative department for internationally recognized entertainment company, including creative direction, production design for television projects, character design, graphic design, licensed product, 3D sculpture, and music composition. Supervised and directed a team of artists and designers, along with recruitment of freelance talent. Participated in shaping creative strategy and brand objectives on multiple new film, television, and theme park projects.

Client list

Presentations

"Design Development for The Rocketeer," presented at Enzian Theatre, Orlando, 2018.
"Science Fiction to Science Fact," presented at Ontario Science Center, Toronto, Ontario, 2018.
"Design for Entertainment," presented at South Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Bowling Green, Ky., 2017.
"Science Fiction to Science Fact," presented at Boston Museum of Science, Boston, 2017.
"Sculpting the Figure in VR," presented at Live Feed from Oculus Rift office, San Francisco, 2017.
"Creativity," presented at SeaWorld Corporate Offices, Orlando, 2016.
"Science Fiction to Science Fact," presented at Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, 2016.
"Visual Arts Careers," presented at Stevenson High School Arts Symposium, Pebble Beach, Calif., 2011.
"Puppet Design," presented at Puppet Guild of Los Angeles, 2002.
"Design for Entertainment," presented at Pasadena Unified School District Junior High, 2001.
"Story Art for Film and Television," presented at School of Visual Arts, New York, 1998.
"Computer Graphic Applications in Television.," presented at Parsons School of Design, New York, 1998.
"Feature Films, Muppets and More," presented at Art Center College of Design and Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 1991.

Retail, museum, and exhibit design