BENJAMINBENJAMIN LICHIUS art LICHIUS director & graphic design 6008 Grandale Drive ▪ Durham, NC 27713 ▪ 919.484.9983 [email protected] ▪ www.denseboy.com May 1997 La Roche College ▪ Pittsburgh, PA BS in Graphic Design Specialized Coursework Studied: Ad Illustration Layout and Copy education Computer Art and Illustration Letter and Typography Digital Non-Linear Editing Sequential Art and Design Graphic Arts Photography Video Production April 2000 - Present Vicious Cycle Software, Inc. ▪ Chapel Hill, NC Art Director My management responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the art depart- ment, formulating long and short term plans to meet company milestones, coordinating with producers and department leads to meet goals, directing artists to produce high quality artwork on schedule, developing style guidelines and workflow procedures, train- ing new artists, managing contracted resources, performing employee evaluations, and advising on the development of proprietary software. workhistory Titles created while at VCS: Heroes - Artist Dora: Journey to the Purple Planet - (Cancelled) Art Director Robotech Battlecry - Lead Artist (PS2/Gamecube) (PS2/XBOX/Gamecube) Curious George - Art Director Dinotopia - Artist (PC/PS2/XBOX/Gamecube) (Gamecube) Flushed Away - Art Director The Call of Duty - Lead Artist (PS2/XBOX/Gamecube) (Cancelled) Marvel: The Trading Card Game - Art Robotech: Invasion - Art Director Director (PS2/XBOX) (PC/PSP) Spy vs. Spy - Art Director (XBOX) May 1998 - October 1999 Gearhead Entertainment ▪ Latrobe, PA Artist I worked primarily as a 3D artist and animator with high and low polygon models. Other responsibilities included: storyboards, scripting and rendering cinematic sequences, 2D mapping for 3D models, sprite work, logo design, interface design, concept work for NEXT PAGE >> 919.484.9983 (h) | 919.698.1253 (c) | [email protected] | www.denseboy.com 919.484.9983 (h) | 919.698.11253 (c) | [email protected] | www.denseboy.com BENJAMINBENJAMIN LICHIUS art LICHIUS director & graphic design game design proposals, and low polygon character and environment construction for the design of a new game engine. I worked as a member of a team which included program- mers, designers, producers, and fellow artists. Titles created while at Gearhead: (cont.) Railroad Tycoon II - Artist (Playstation) February 1998 - May 1998 Industrial Heating Magazine ▪ Pittsburgh, PA Art Director/Promotions Coordinator workhistory I was responsible for all of the graphic content in “Industrial Heating” Magazine, pub- lished monthly, including page and cover layout, logo design, technical illustration, type- setting, and the creation of print ads. In addition, I was responsible for designing bro- chures, flyers, and various convention materials. June 1997 - February 1998 Association of Iron and Steel Engineers ▪ Pittsburgh, PA Graphic Designer I was responsible for page layout, technical illustration, ad layout and copy, photo ma- nipulation, and typesetting for “Iron and Steel Technology” which was a monthly maga- zine. In addition I was responsible for the creation of various brochures, information packages, flyers, and convention materials. St Francis de Sales Catholic Books and Gifts (2000 - Present) • Website design and maintenance for on-line retail store (www.stfrancisdesales.com) • Graphic design of marketing materials including advertisements, business cards, and signage. • The online store accounts for over $70K worth of business each year. Luke’s Mission (2003 - Present) • Website design and maintenance for non-profit organization (www.lukesmission.org) • Graphic design of promotional materials including logo design and brochures • newsletter layout and design The Black Coat (2005 - Present) freelancework • My creator-owned comic book property, published by Ape Entertainment. I write, edit, and contribute art to the series. I also created and maintain the comic’s website (www.the-black-coat.com). • The book is sold worldwide and has received popular and critical acclaim. The first issue, printed in 2006, sold out. Software Knowledge Photoshop, Premier, Dreamweaver, Flash, Power Point, Page Maker, Illustrator, 3D Studio MAX, Quark, Word, Excel, Word Perfect, Publisher, Imageready, and more. 919.484.9983 (h) | 919.698.1253 (c) | [email protected] | www.denseboy.com 919.484.9983 (h) | 919.698.11253 (c) | [email protected] | www.denseboy.com .