
Hello there!
I'm Arthur Ontman.
I'm a geek/nerd hybrid unicorn [ also known as a Full Stack Designer ].
Gaining these powers has led to some side effects of having a very "creative" mind, bad dancing, and having a ding everytime I finish a human level — but my nerd reputation has afforded me a career that has been amazeballs.
Over the past 11 years, I've created websites, email drip marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, affiliate programs, motion graphics, visual effects, galleries, events and print collateral for companies like Gnomon, Pixologic, Wells Fargo and Marcus & Millichap HQ. I've led teams of designers and content writers and collaborated with film and gaming studios. I've also reached shadowform in original World of Warcraft.
Have an interesting project? I'd love to chat.
arthurontman@gmail.com
818 635 8664
- Ruby on Rails
- GitHub
- Atom
- HTML
- HTML Slim
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Dreamweaver
- Magento
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Campaigner
- Email Direct
- Mail Chimp
- Google Analyntics
- Google Adwords
- UX
- UI
- Wireframes
- Art Boards
- Title Treatments
- Photo Manipulation
- Print Production
- Curation
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Audience Development Strategy
- Project Management
- Model, Product and Event Photography
- 11 Years of Experience
- Humboldt State University Alumni
- Bachelors in Art Studio with an Emphasis in Graphic Design and Photography
- Former President of the Los Angeles Rowing Club
- 2017 & 2018 l 150 Members l Ages 18+
- Former President of the Humboldt State Rowing Team 2007
Work Experience
Gnomon School of Visual Effects and Animation
Full Stack Designer
Hollywood, CA
8/27/18 – Present
- Create, manage and oversee the creative direction of teams in the development of multiple branded international materials.
- Assist with hiring and vetting new talent, mentoring mid/junior talent to company standards.
- Establish marketing/design plans and budgets.
- Front end development for gnomon.edu, which involves working on a Ruby on Rails framework.
- User interface, user experience, motion graphic and traditional graphic design.
- Designing event assets for Gnomon with the approval of studios such as Marvel, Blur, Sony, Wacom, Microsoft, Dreamworks and Epic games to name a few. These assets include social and email media graphics, event signage and website page content.
- Curation of the Gnomon Gallery, which includes working with major film and gaming studios to deliver the best gallery layouts, prints, signage and overall experience.
Marcus & Millichap: Corporate Office
Senior Digital Designer
Calabasas, CA
2017 – 2018
- Created motion graphics for external and internal use. Animation and visual effects tasks included tracking, matchmoving, keying, rotoscoping and compositing.
- Worked with design teams on refining the Marcus & Millichap brand and the Institutional Property Advisors rebrand.
- Front End Development for www.marcusmillichap.com and www.ipausa.com
- Created and executed email campaigns (automation, drip campaigns, database management, campaign analysis)
- Produced high end visual designs and illustrations that conveyed a narrative of Marcus & Millichap ideals – from concept to completion. Deliverables included brochures, traditional and digital advertisements, infographics, presentations and style guides.
Eastdil Secured
Graphic Artist
2016
Santa Monica, CA.
- Mentored and trained fellow designers and team, helping them to think more critically, strategically and improve their craft and processes.
- Managed multiple projects, ensured all timelines and quality expectations were met.
- Worked with Upper Management in developing standards for key art design and platform brand aesthetic.
- Created designs and layouts of various marketing materials, including transaction brochures, offering memoranda, and new business presentations while adhering closely to corporate standards.
- Produced site plans, maps, and infographics.
Jia Long USA
Marketing Manager
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
11/4/16 – 3/20/17
Established marketing plans, goals, and budget for quarterly and annual company needs.
Created identities and marketing collateral for start up businesses and real estate investment projects.
Worked with the Chinese sales team for company outreach, programs and sales performance.
Coordinated real estate event ceremonies.
LazerCAD, LLC.
Web & Graphic Designer
Woodland Hills, CA.
4/6/15 – 10/9/15
Created websites from conception to launch: View Website
Updated Cloud website: Cloud Login
Created company animation videos: Watch here
Created graphics to explain the diferent functions of the company.
Created brand identity.
Implemented and monitored Google Analytics and AdWord campaigns.
Created emails using HTML for events and newsletters.
Belly Bandit
Web & Graphic Designer
Sherman Oaks, CA.
7/7/14 – 3/23/15
Managed, edited, updated, and added new pages to Magento ecommerce website. View Website
Responsible for the development and execution of the most successful marketing campaign to date at Belly Bandit in which the campaign generated 500% more than their average marketing campaign.
Designed in one day 298 graphics on and for the bellybandit.com website. The company wanted a new look for all their categories on the ecommerce website.
Created social media campaigns and imagery, e.g., Bandita of the Month.
Designed and coded Email Workflows based on purchase behavior and stage of pregnancy.
Responsible for some of the product photography.
DrugTestsinBulk.com
Web & Graphic Designer
Tarzana, CA
8/29/13 – 6/23/14
Maintained ECommerce website which included inventory, editing and creating pages.
Created YouTube videos from conception to launch.
Designed and coded weekly emails, blog posts and social media campaigns.
Responsible for all product photography.
KWWWO, Inc.
Web & Graphic Designer
Tarzana, CA
4/15/13 – 7/15/13
Designed new responsive and dynamic websites to replace outdated versions.
Created web graphics and logos.
Space Maintainers Laboratory
Graphic Designer
Chatsworth, CA
6/6/08 – 03/22/13
Managed timelines and produced marketing materials for the six company brands.
Designed and illustrated Epigenetics Orthodontics in Adults and Children, published in 2009.
Designed brochures, catalogs, pamphlets, banners, trade show displays, mailers, and packaging.
Responsible for all company photography.
Education
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Arts, Art Studio – 2003 – 2007
Emphases in Graphic Design and Photography.
Studied sculpting, painting, printmaking, drawing, and animation.
Captain of the Men’s Rowing Team
Santa Monica College
Search Engine Optimization and Certified HTML / CSS Programming – 2011 – 2012
Pierce College
Advanced Illustration / Mobile App Development – 2010 – 2013