David O. Miller

Bio:

Ever since I was very young I always knew I wanted a career in art; I just didn't know exactly which direction art would take me.

I was born in Ashland, KY. In 1977 I received a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design/illustration from Eastern Kentucky University with minors in both filmmaking and philosophy.

After graduation, I worked as a graphic designer for various companies in Kentucky, including a television station and a major advertising agency, where I eventually became a supervisor over a large art department. In 1987 I took a job as art director for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center/U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. I was a child during the race to the moon and because of that my heroes were all astronauts. The job at the Space Center was an amazing time for me. I was very fortunate to meet and work with several of my heroes including Alan Shepard and Buzz Aldrin. It was a dream job.

Not long after moving to Huntsville my efforts to find freelance illustration assignments started to pay off . For a few years I worked a full-time job during the day and worked nights and weekends on freelance illustration projects.

I sadly left the Space and Rocket Center in February 1991 to form my own company. It was about this time I met my future wife at an art show in Chattanooga, TN. We were married in 1993 and I relocated to Long Island, NY. After a short period at a local advertising agency I plunged back into full time freelancing.

I am very flexable in my work as an independant contractor. I usually telecommute from my studio but I can work on site if needed. Manhattan is a short train ride away and I find that living close to my major clients to be a definate advantage.

Resume:

Miller Design/Illustration,
East Northport, New York.
Freelance Graphic Design and Illustration, February 1991 - Current.
As a full time freelance graphic designer/illustrator I am responsible for a wide range of materials for the advertising, editorial and publishing industries.

Clients include CMP Media, Inc. (Network Computing, Internet Week, HomePC, Windows, Computer Reseller News, and NetGuide Magazines), Times Mirror Inc. (Outdoor Life Magazine), Gernsback Publications Inc. (Electronics Now and Popular Electronics Magazines), Doubleday Book and Music Club, Baen Books, TSR Inc., Topps Trading Cards/Lucas Films, Inkworks Inc., North Shore University Hospital, TCI Telecommunications Inc., Rastek Software, John Wiley Books, ABA Bank, Harrison-Miller-Leifer & Speyers Inc., and Sir-Tech Software.

Lowell, Harrison, Leifer,
Rockville Centre, New York.
Art Director
February 1996 - November 1996.
As art director I was responsible for all aspects of printed, business to business advertising. Responsibilities included art direction, design, computer illustration, web site development, production, photography, budgeting and printing.

Clients include Alnor Oil, Fougera Ltd., Hausmann Inc., Safeskin Inc., Sound City, and Tuttnauer Ltd.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center,
NASA Visitor Center,
U.S. SPACE CAMP
Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. Astronaut Hall Of Fame,
Titusville, Florida.
Art Director
June 1987 - February 1991.
As art director I was responsible for all advertising, fund raising, collateral, and educational publications for the museum and Space Camp. Other responsibilities included designing corporate identity, exhibits, and illustrations for exhibits and print advertising. I art directed all photography, both product and live shots, and was responsible for the purchasing and budgeting of all printing. I was also responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating department personnel.

PriceWeber Incorporated,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Art Production Supervisor/Artist,
August 1981 - June 1987.
As production supervisor I coordinated the work of seven artists including cost control, and estimating. Responsible for
hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, and firing of personnel. Supported creative with layout, design, and illustration.
Clients included: Brown-Forman Distillery (Early Times, Southern Comfort, Old Bushmills, Bolla and Cella Wines), Kentucky Fried Chicken, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company (Kool Cigarettes), Cummins Engine Corporation, Humana Hospitals Incorporated, and International Harvester Incorporated (Navistar).

Studio Arts,
Louisville, Kentucky.
Artist
May 1981 - August 1981.
Design and production of package designs for General Electric.

WHAS TV - CBS Affiliate
Louisville, Kentucky.
Artist
May 1980 - January 1981.
Design, production, illustration and photography for a major market television station’s advertising and on-air graphics.

Ashland Oil - Creative Services,
Ashland, Kentucky.
Artist
May 1979 - January 1980.
Design, production and illustration for a Fortune 500 oil company.

Education:
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky.
Bachelor of Art - 1981.
Major areas of study included graphic design, painting, and film making along with general academic studies.

Partial Client List

TSR, Inc. - Makers of the Dungeons and Dragons games, magazines and books.

Topps, Inc./Lucas Films - Star Wars Galaxy II trading card

Inkworks, Inc. - Trading cards based on the FOX television show Sliders

GDW, Inc.

Baen Books

John Wiley Books

White Wolf Publishing

Wizards of the Coast

Doubleday Science Fiction Book Club

Steve Jackson Games

CMP Media, Inc. - (Network Computing, Internet Week, HomePC, Windows, Computer Reseller News, and NetGuide Magazines)

Times Mirror Inc. (Outdoor Life Magazine)

Gernsback Publications Inc. (Electronics Now and Popular Electronics Magazines)

Doubleday Book and Music Club

Inkworks Inc.

TCI Telecommunications Inc.

Rastek Software

Sir-Tech Software