I’m struggling to find a way to keep myself and people I care for happy. It’s a tough road but I think from here on out, I need to help myself first, others second. There are plenty of things I wish I would have done by now. Some simple, others requiring my attention for a longer period of time.

What happens now? Whats the plan?

Plan is to take everything that is currently on my plate and get rid of it, finish it. Kill it and bill it so to speak. While this happens I’ll make structured plans to get my personal projects in order so I can accomplish them at a steady pace.

I’ve realized that I’ve done alot for others but not much for myself in the last few years. I need to be greedy and try and make myself happy by doing the things I spend time dreaming about. Making myself happier is the ultimate goal, that happiness fed by the accomplishments I feel I need to do.

Sorry to say that I can’t help you, I need to help me…

I’ve really been enjoying tweeting as of late but I’ve come to realize that 140 characters isn’t good for getting quality thoughts out for the handful of people that might read this.

Btw here is a pic of emily cause she’s the greatest kid alive. Bar none!

Living Updates.

Its honestly been a while since I’ve updated my site. Pretty close to two full years now. Ever since I started at TAXI I didnt see the need to actually make updates in any kind of format, blog or otherwise. Having been sucked into the twitterverse I found that way simpler to update, plus having a dedicated iphone app kinda helped this new facination. But I got to dreaming and then got to thinking and then sketching and of course procrastinating and as always have decided to do something with the no amount of time I have, however this time my idea lends itself to the idea of making minor changes over time and then eventually getting to the point where its done…. or the point that its never done and it evolves along the way.

So simply put I have a loose sketch, a stripped down flowchart of what I want to accomplish and no desire to even make a Photoshop comp of the aforementioned sketch. Everything will be built on the fly based on whats going on in my head, documented here at every time I’m done for the time being. Updates could be big, or small even not noticeable at all.. One thing that will remain constant is a header info bar giving a slight detail about this project and a link to the blog where I’ve explained it in more detail. Mostlikely this post right here.

Is this exciting at all? Hardly, but its going to provide me some sort of additional creative outlet where the rules are slightly different, which could be a good thing… at the very least.

As our Senior Brand Media Designer, you’ll collaborate with your Art Director and Producer to develop and drive innovative solutions for motion design projects, and ensure that solutions connect with the consumer and result in a consistent Brand message. You’ll produce viral videos and retail spots for Nike Retail and Global Initiatives, traveling frequently to video shoots. You’ll develop and integrate knowledge of consumer and marketing trends/opportunities and business content. You’ll also develop a creative direction that connects with consumers and provides a consistent brand message and position. You’ll create, communicate and present motion design concepts to the team and group Director. You’ll drive creative and lead post-production (both in and out of house) and ensure timelines and budgets are met. In addition, you’ll develop working relationships with client groups, vendors and consultancies.

Required for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• 2 years’ additional work experience in lieu of a degree
• 8 years motion/graphic design experience
• Proven application of design skills, e.g. conception, drawing/sketching, mastery of software programs based on motion graphics, typography, ideation, visual presentation.
• Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D and related software programs.
• Ability to think creatively, conceptually and deliver results against challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Presentation/speaking skills