Israel Condon

israelcondon.com
israel.condon@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/israel-condon/6b/612/8ba/
608.314.5570 636 Skyview Drive, Milton, WI 53563

Education
Bachelor of Arts, UW-Whitewater WI, 20112014, Media Arts & Game Development, Graphic Design Minor, Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Coursework included: 3D modeling and animation, asset creation with Photoshop and Illustrator, asset creation and management
with Unity 3D, design for print and web, web development.
Associates of Arts & Sciences, UW-Rock County WI, 20082011, Art, Graduated with Honors.
Received Outstanding Achievement in Communication Studies Award from CommunicationsTheater Arts Department.
Private Pilot License, Wisconsin Aviation Academy, Janesville WI, 20062008.

Experience
Graphic Artist, Premier Outdoors LLC, Elkhorn WI, 2014Present.
Creating materials for print and web, including logos, packaging, and marketing materials. Creating and updating website,
optimizing images, creating banners, maintaining social media feeds. Shooting video for product demos and promos.
Motion Capture Engineer, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater WI, 20132014.
Operated motion capture software, including Organic Motions Backstage and AutoDesks Motion Builder. Built a library of 3D
models for motion capture. Created assets for the motion capture studio, including print handouts and posters. Demonstrated
the system to students and faculty, resulting in increased interest.
Interior Designer for NIKE Presentation, Uncle Joe Sporting Good Center, Milwaukee WI, Spring 2014.
Worked with Professor Dan Kim to create 3D interior design for NIKE-sponsored shoe store undergoing re-design. Collaborated with
student to create and light interior scene for rendering. Created furniture and clothing 3D models with high-quality textures for render.
Art Department Website Assistant, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater WI, 2014.
Worked with faculty to plan design changes and content requirements. Learned CMS Ingeniux for website content management
and customized web page layouts for various areas. Processed images for web optimization.
Art Assistant to Professor Zhang Exhibition for SIGGRAPH, Whitewater WI, 2013.
Worked with professor Xiaohong Zhang to create 3D installation that blends traditional Chinese styles with contemporary
imagery and ideas, namely industry and its effects on nature. Created one of two tower crane 3D models for use in the project.
Worked with students and faculty in Communications department to plan pieces upcoming exhibition.
nowHERE Design Conference with Xavier Casalta, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point WI, 2014.
Workshop with French typographic designer Xavier Casalta designing a typographic composition. Gained valuable insight into
hand-written type, and making interesting and effective font and layout selections.
nowHERE Design Conference with Someoddpilot, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point WI, 2013.
Workshop with professional designer Chris Eichenseer designing an album cover for his band, Beak. Gained valuable insight into
Someoddpilots design process in the industry.
Graphics Lab Monitor, UW-Whitewater, Whitewater WI, 2013.
Assisted students with printing small and large format materials. Oversaw use of lab computers and assisted students with
various software, including Adobe Suite.

Software Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
AutoDesk Maya & MotionBuilder

HTML & CSS

Content Managment Systems

Unity 3D
Microsoft Office

Involvement
AIGA The Professional Association for Design, Membership Officer, 2013Present.
Participated in various activities, including design trips, contests, club meetings and discussions. Worked together with other
members to constructively critique peer work. Taught new members how to use AIGAs website and the portfolio site Behance.
Recruited new members with in-class promotions and through word-of-mouth.
GAMED Game And Media Entertainment Developers, Member, 2014Present.
Participated in local game jams, workshops and charity events. Designed and built interactive projects during several 2448 hour
game jams, including Little Red, Whiteout, and Game Jam Simulator.
Media Arts and Game Development Expo, Exhibitor, 20132015.
Submitted a number of digital and interactive projects, including Our Town in 3D, Little Red, Vista, and DOOMED. Awarded 1st
place in 3D category for Our Town in 3D (2013). Received Design & Process award for interactive project Vista (2014). Received
Judges Choice award for interactive project DOOMED (2015).
Center for Students with Disabilities, Tutor, 20132014.
Interacted with students and assisted with projects. Developed effective communication and improved students performance.
Golden Key International Honour Society, Member, 2012Present.

Israel Condon

israelcondon.com
israel.condon@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/israel-condon/6b/612/8ba/
608.314.5570 636 Skyview Drive, Milton, WI 53563

References
Josh Fishburn
Assistant Professor
Department Interactive Multimedia

AIMM 321
2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628

fishburj@tcnj.edu
609.771.2652

Xiaohong Zhang
Associate Professor
Department of Art & Design

CA 2062
800 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

zhangx@uww.edu
262.472.5568

Adrienne Foster
Assistant Professor
Department of Art & Design

CA 2044
800 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

fostera@uww.edu
262.472.1948

Patricia Clasen
Professor
CommunicationsTheater Arts

A 158
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546

tricia.clasen@uwc.edu
608.758.6565 x725

Patricia Thom
Senior Lecturer
CommunicationsTheater Arts
BusinessEconomics
English

A 245
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546

patricia.thom@uwc.edu
608.758.6565 x726

Excellent letters of recommendation available upon request.