Stuart Fano

Graphic design professor

Professor of graphic design, March 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

2D/3D team lead, August 2019–February 2020, The DVI Group, Atlanta, GA
Led a team of 2D/3D artists in creation of imaginative, award-winning animations. Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure on-time, on-strategy delivery of projects that maintained creative vision, strategic goals, and production schedules. Developed concepts and set the art direction for deliverables. Reviewed and approved shots, offered constructive criticism. Advised and mentored junior artists.

Graduate teaching internship, Spring 2019, Savannah College of Art and Design, Spring 2019
Reviewed lesson content and procedures prior to lesson implementation and identified sources for multiple and varied perspectives. Prepared content for and conducted lectures/demonstrations. Assisted the professor in lesson delivery. Comprehensively communicated core concepts and techniques to students. Dedicated time to providing motivation and encouragement to aid student groups.

Motion designer, Fall 2017, Adult Swim Collaborative Learning Center, Atlanta, GA
Group collaborations with Adult Swim to design and create ident for on-air and social media. Designed particle effects and typography. Teamed with 2D animators and illustrators. Created backgrounds for animation. Responsible for compositing all visual elements for final render/delivery.

Design manager, June 2013–September 2016, Atlanta, GA
Responsible for team production management and art direction for multiple digital media projects. Successfully managed and coordinated design projects from concept through completion.

Senior graphic designer, October 2002–May 2013, Deloitte Services LP, Wilton, CT
Responsible for concepting, designing, and producing firm communications via digital (video, social media), and print channels. Created high-impact, brand compliant motion graphics for conference openers and explainers.