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Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Nic Schefman, I'm an experienced art director and creative producer. Notable achievements include leading art direction and content creation for H&M and Verizon ad campaigns, as well as contributing to the production of Michael Bay comics and video games. I'm passionate about making great content for all audiences. Thank you!


Nic Schefman
schefman.nic@gmail.com
Work Experience:
2023 - 2024:
Dopl
3D Scan Manager 
  • Managed over 430 DSLR cameras that were built into 5 different 3D scanners. 
  • Responsible for building the 3D scanner, maintaining the cameras, and operating the 3D capture software.
  • Supervised equipment set up, break down, cleaning/repair, and transportation.
  • Directed guests on how to take a proper 3D scan.
  • Assisted in QA of 3D printed models.
 
 
2022 - 2023:
Proto Hologram
Video Production Manager / Associate Art Director
  • Directed multiple hologram video commercial shoots and live broadcasts for brands like Verizon, H&M, and Universal Music Group.
  • Designed the run of show for live event activations at NY fashion week, the NBA Playoffs, and Christie's NYC.
  • Managed camera, lighting, and broadcast equipment for video shoots. Supervised equipment set up, break down, cleaning/repair, and transportation.
  • Responsible for training 15+ staff and production assistants to ensure Proto Hologram’s best event practices.
  • Assistant editor for hologram videos and social media content.
  • Managed 5+ out of state events.
2022:
Acentric 
Producer / Art Director
  • Videographer for clients like Kenan Thompson, Christie's Auctions, and Proto Hologram. I also was the producer for all video shoots. 
  • Reviewed designs, videos, budgets, and pitch decks for technical flaws in need of improvement
  • Collaborated with creative partners to outline solutions that lead to a successful activation/campaign
  • Responsible for planning and executing all activations at live events like concerts, the NBA playoffs, and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. Managed 5+ out of state events. 
  • Trained staff on proper guest services decorum to ensure a successful event.
  • Corresponded and managed relationships with company partners​.
2021:
Kidtagious Entertainment
Art Director / Associate Producer
New York, NY​​
  • Corresponded and managed relationships with international production company partners
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  • Critiqued storyboards, toy designs and pitch decks for technical flaws in need of improvement 
  • Collaborated with production partners to outline solutions that led to an increase in content quality 
  • Reported directly to CEO and assisted with implementing technical office upgrades
Halucinated Studios
Project Manager
New York, NY
  • Lead project manager in charge of organizing, planning, and executing projects within budgetary and scheduling constraints.
  • Overseeing resource allocation, monitoring project progress, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
  • Organized project details such as client needs, equipment, talent management, and run of show 
  • Managed complex client incidents such as negotiating owed payments, resulting in a 10k revenue increase 
  • Collaborated with an international artistic team in Columbia via asynchronous tools such as Slack 
2017 - 2021:
451 Media
Production Coordinator / Art Director
New York, NY
 
  • Writer, art director, and production coordinator for upcoming video games, TV shows, and comic books.
  • Assisted with the creation of a comic book series (Drone Swarm), a video game (Drone Swarm), and a TV show.
  • "Drone Swarm" - Comic & Video Game:
    Drone Swarm received the prestigious PAX EAST: Writers Choice Award in 2020 for its exceptional writing in a video game. I had the privilege of serving as a writer for both the comic book and video game components. Additionally, I contributed to the art direction of the comic book, ensuring a cohesive and visually engaging experience for readers and gamers. I also managed all communications with the game design team in Austria, making sure the game designers and client were on the same page.

    Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!
  • Talent supervisor for the TV and video games department. I have been a talent supervisor for Keanu Reeves, Rob Cohen, and Oleg Purdi.
2017:
Serafini Pictures
Production Coordinator
New York, NY
  • Collaborated with third party creative teams
  • Served as a liaison between creative teams and executive producers 
  • Assisted executive team with editing and refining upcoming pitches for movies and tv shows
 
2016:
Havas Worldwide
Art Director
200 Hudson Street
New York, NY
  • Designed and executed pitch decks for new clients by collaborating with copywriters and using Adobe creative suite
  • Followed creative briefs, generated design templates, and made certain the art and language was cohesive with the executive team’s vision 
  • Presented pitches to executive teams
 
Roche Photo
Production Grip and lights
1255 Rankin Dr
Troy, MI
2015:
Fast Effect LLC.
Assistant to the Executive Producer
301 W 4th St
Royal Oak, MI
(248) 591-4034
 
2014:
Big Deahl productions (Internship)
Assistant to the Producer
Fred Smith
1450 North Dayton Street
Chicago, IL
312-573-0733

Seed Media Arts (Internship)
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Roy Skillicorn
1450 North Dayton Street
Chicago, IL
312-925-3679

Mini Gorilla productions (Internship) 
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Mo Wagdy
4044 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
312-402-3783
Awards:
Pax East: Writer's Choice Award 2020
https://store.steampowered.com/app/401760/Drone_Swarm/  
One Show Pencil: Bronze
https://www.oneclub.org/awards/youngones/-award/24813/builders-box/builders-box  
Credits:
Production Coordinator: I AM HEXED https://www.iamhexed.com/
 
Production Coordinator: DRONE SWARM https://www.droneswarmgame.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7257028/
 
Experience includes:
Production Manager
Director
Content Creator
Talent Supervisor
Producer
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Assistant Director
Assistant Cameraman  
Art Director

UX Design Coordinator

 
Skills:

Ideation

Client Relationships

Content Development

Team Management

Time Management

Video Production

Adobe Creative Suite

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

Certified Covid Compliance Officer

 
Clients worked for:

Netflix

H&M

Verizon

Proto Hologram

StillAlive Studios

Universal Music Group

Pet-Rock

IBM Watson

Lysol

Whirlpool

Chevrolet 

LEGO

Blue Dream Studios

Make a Wish Foundation

Subzero Refrigerator

Denso Electronics

Education:
BFA 2016:
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
Covid Compliance Officer - 2020
  • During 2020 I was trained to be a certified covid compliance officer for film and productions sets in all states and countries.
 
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