Ross Ishikawa

Motion Graphic Artist at Black Spectacles

Ross Ishikawa has a diverse range of work experience spanning several industries. Ross started their career in 1994 as a Project Architect at GGLO, where they specialized in commercial and interior design projects. During their time there, they introduced innovative 3D rendering techniques to the company.

In 1998, Ross joined McClellan Architects as a Principal Architect, focusing on single-family residential construction. Ross oversaw 1-2 projects per year and worked in teams to coordinate with consultants and contractors.

Ross also had a role as an Improvisational Actor at Unexpected Productions from 2001 to 2009, where they performed in shows and facilitated team-building exercises for corporate events. Ross also served on the theater's board of directors.

From 2014 to 2016, Ross worked at Splainers, Inc. as an Animator and Motion Graphics Artist. Starting as an intern, they grew into a full-time position and ran the animation portion of 20 projects. Ross'sresponsibilities included art production, storyboarding, animation, editing, and motion graphics.

In 2017, Ross joined the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience as a Cartoonist and Graphic Illustrator. Ross played a crucial role in the creation of a sponsored graphic novel project, directing the visual structure of the book and collaborating with writers.

Most recently, Ross has been working as a Motion Graphic Artist at Black Spectacles since 2023. Ross'sspecific role and responsibilities in this position are not specified in the provided information.

Ross Ishikawa earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Game and Interactive Media Design from Bellevue College between 2012 and 2014. Ross then pursued further education in the field of Architecture, obtaining a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree from the University of Michigan. It is also known that Ross enrolled in the Master of Architecture (MArch) program at the University of California, Berkeley, though the start and end years are not specified.

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  • Motion Graphic Artist

    July, 2023 - present