Creative professional with over 20 years of experience in production and design, specializing in all areas of digital imaging. Skilled in Pre-Press processes, CMYK and RGB color spaces, digital print production, color correction, image editing, and compositing. Known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency. Equally effective in collaborative team environments and working independently to drive projects to completion.

CONTACT

E-Mail: James Tran
Phone: (818) 687 5223

 

EDUCATION

California State University
Graduated May 1998
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design

Gnomon School of Visual Effects

  • Extended Learning 3D Modeling

  • Animation using Maya

  • Compositing using After Effects.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Advanced level skill in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

  • Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Knowledge of Autodesk Maya.

  • Well versed in Macintosh-based equipment within a network environment.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

BOND - Senior Designer/Production Artist
October 2021 to July 2025

  • Primarily managed the Paramount account for print and digital in home entertainment.

  • Also had the opportunity to assist on accounts such as Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros., Disney, and Universal, among others.

  • Prepped and delivered mechanicals for home entertainment and theatrical.

GNAH STUDIOS - Senior Designer/Production Artist
August 2015 to October 2021

  • Create, edit and retouch high-resolution images, graphics and compositing.

  • Reformat existing campaigns across numerous digital platforms including iTunes, Amazon Video, Playstation Store, Comcast, Fandango and Microsoft.

  • Create, edit and revise mechanicals, high-resolution images and graphics as directed by creative director & production design director.

  • Clients include Universal Studios, Paramount, FOX, Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix.
    (Lead Designer for the Paramount account.)

  • Adapt existing campaigns across numerous print collaterals including and point-of-sale displays.

KUSTOM CREATIVE - Senior Designer/Production Artist
March 2008 to August 2015

  • Design, retouch and prep pre-press mechanicals for delivery.

  • Theatrical one sheet, key art, DVD packaging and trade collateral for clients: Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Strand Releasing and Discovery Channel.

ANTHEM CREATIVE - Designer/Production Artist
May 2006 to February 2008

  • Corporate branding, environmental graphics, sports marketing, theatrical and home entertainment.

  • Lead Production Designer for the Universal Studios Hollywood account.

  • Adapt existing campaign to out of home, bulletins, kiosks, walls-capes, transit shelters, retail, point-of-sale, collateral and advertising, web, buses, train station takeovers, travel industry and promotional tool-kits, flyers, posters, counter cards, brochures and direct mail.

THE CIMARRON GROUP - Designer/Production Artist
March 2004 to May 2006

  • Home Entertainment Design

  • Create, edit and revise high-resolution images, graphics and prep pre-press mechanicals.