DANIEL WEAGRAFF
Illustration and Graphic Design Portfolio
RESUME
WORK HISTORY
Dec 2013 - March 2022
High 5 Games
MANAGER / LOCALIZATION DIRECTOR / ART DIRECTOR
Managed the localization of all gaming assets to set markets (21 languages), paying close attention to QA to ensure high Quality of translations
Managed a team of 12+ Graphic Artists, Translators, and production artists
Researched, tested, and managed industry-appropriate Language vendors/Translators to support product development and improvement (reduced cost of translation by 40% while increasing accuracy)
Leading a team of Localization specialists, Project Managed all aspects of Localization from language vendor management, Translators, Art Direction, Hiring of Resources, Set schedules and budgets, and balanced priorities to deliver localization projects on time
Driven CRM Marketing and In-app Localization with QA
Established, maintained, and streamlined the creation of Game Rules info screens to ensure easier localization and implementation
Worked cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve issues with product documentation and translation, improving product quality and minimizing translation issues
Proficient with Atlassian toolset including JIRA and Confluence
RMG Game Localization for 21 languages meeting all regulatory requirements
MANAGER / SENIOR ARTIST
Managed the creation and Layout of Casino Machine glass art and deliverables while directing a team of 5 Graphic artists and production artist
Senior Game Artist whose first game resulted in a lucrative contract for the company with one of the largest casino gaming companies, IGT
Designed, developed, and maintained game rules info screens for games product lines
Set schedules, budgets, and balanced priorities.
Additional Experience - Harcourt Inc
PROJECT COORDINATOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Layout for Children’s textbooks to optimize visual appeal and readability
Researched, hired, and managed Illustrators for stories for Children's textbooks providing layout and design guidance to ensure Harcourt Brand quality
Managed multiple projects with diverse requirements, setting schedules, budgets and balancing priorities to ensure on-time deliverables
SKILLS
Adobe Suite, After Effects, Illustration, Graphic Design, Excel, Confluence, word, Efficient with JIRA Task management system, HTML5, XML files, Problem Solver, Management of Translators/Language vendor, Game pipeline experience, Project Management, Translation tools, Art Direction and PMP certification.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida — Graphic Design
Valencia Community College — Associates of Arts degree
PMP Certification