Tom Hudson

Tom Hudson has extensive experience in art, marketing, business development, and sales. Tom is currently serving as the Director of Marketing, Art, Business Development & Sales at 360 Marketing & Advertising since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Marketing/Advertising Manager at Pinterest from January 2020 to May 2021.

Before their role at Pinterest, Tom held the position of Art, Marketing & Business Development Director at Trazo from October 2017 to December 2019. During their time at Trazo, they created and marketed proposals, bids, documentation, and art directed designs for amusement park clients, design studios, and developers. Tom also managed and coordinated outsource teams and company bids/presentations.

From October 2016 to October 2017, Tom served as the Art, Marketing & Business Development Director at New Paradigm Games. In this role, they art directed, created, and marketed proposals, bids, documentation, designs, and 3D models for amusement park clients, design studios, and developers. Tom also managed and coordinated company bids/presentations to executive boards and developers.

Before joining New Paradigm Games, Tom worked as the Art, Marketing & Business Development Director at Setpoint Inc. from October 2014 to October 2016. Here, they art directed ride designs and developed sales pitches and presentations for amusement park clients, design studios, and developers. Tom also managed creative production teams, outsource staff/talent, and vendors.

Prior to their role at Setpoint Inc., Tom served as the Art, Marketing & Business Development Director at NPG from August 2010 to October 2014. In this position, they art directed and created graphics, logos, proposals, and 3D models for various businesses and ride developers. Tom also presented project materials and portfolios to company boards and developers.

Tom's early career includes working as an Art Director + Ride Designer at Design Platz from October 2008 to August 2010. During this time, they created original concepts and art directed designs for signature boat and roller coaster rides at various amusement parks.

Tom's career in the gaming industry started as an Art Director + Game Development Manager at Electronic Arts (EA) from October 2003 to October 2008. Here, they managed production teams, conducted product research, and directed art for various video games.

Overall, Tom has a diverse range of experiences in art direction, marketing, business development, and sales across multiple industries including advertising, amusement parks, and gaming.

Tom Hudson attended Southampton College of Art from 1987 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Technical Illustration with Industrial Graphics and Writing. Prior to this, in 1983, they completed London City & Guilds exams in Technical Illustration and Industrial Graphics at the London Institute. Tom obtained certificate levels I, II, and III in this field. From 1984 to 1987, Tom studied at the University of Exeter, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theology & Philosophy.