1. James Kayten
310 666 2335
221/2 Thornton Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Profile
Team player with twenty years experience in commercial production - Listening - Problem solving -
Coordinating disparate talents to deliver a profitable and exceptional products. Strong research and
analytical skills for reliable budgeting and timely project delivery.
Education
Master’s of Science Newhouse School Syracuse University 1987
Bachelor of Science Communications Major University of Missouri 1986
History
2013 - Current
Freelance design/production - Custom Office and Product Displays
Independent Study - Rhino 3d and Autodesk Fusion360 (Pursuing product design)
2001 - 2013
Southern California Production Source (SCPS) - Designer/Craftsman *
(See attached list of skills/Responsibilities)
1992 - 2001
Disney Regional Entertainment
Conceptualization/Design for Club Disney
Sony Commercial Division - Various
Art Director
Showtime Networks - Red Shoe diaries, Dead Man’s Gun
Art Director
HBO - Comedy Channel
Set Dresser
Entertainment Design Partners - Universal Studios Australia, Others
Created model shop
Various Concept models
MicMac Studios - MTV, HBO, VH1, Fox
At Direction
Specialty Props
Set Decorator
Scenic Painter

2. James Kayten
History - (cont.)
1987 -1991 - New York City
MicMac Studios - MTV, HBO, VH1, Fox
At Direction
Specialty Props
Set Decorator
Scenic Painter
ABC Networks - The Dr. Fad Show
Set Design
Props design/Build
Scenic Painter
Children’s Television workshop - Square One
Info Graphics Development **
Props design and build
Broadway Video - Saturday Night Live
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Set Decorator
Specialty Props
1986 - 1987
Local Syracuse City Councilman election
Designed campaign fliers and brochures
Edited promotional copy
1980 - 1984
Custom Lighting and furniture design - Springfield, MO
Artisan fabricator
** Worked with a child development specialist to accommodate age specific conceptual capacity.

3. James Kayten
* Career developed skill sets
CAD Design
Rhino 3d - AutoDesk Fusion3 60 - Sketchup
Custom Production
Design components
Materials determination and procurement
Budgeting
Manufacturing process design
Coordinate production
Laser Cutting
Change/modify per clients request
Assembly/Parts refinement
Set Construction
Design, draft, and create construction documents
Manage build process
Design and install lighting effects
Plexiglass Fabrication
Precision cutting and Texturing
Precision assembly and Glue up
Rapid Prototyping
Iterations to final design
High level Finishing - (Hero Props)
Shop (space) Design
Virtual build of existing space - (Sketchup)
Process-oriented layout
Materials placement and access
Machine placement
Ventilation and dust control
Work stations design
Cabinets design and build
Presentation to committee
Photography
Studio - product and portraiture
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator
Problem Solving !!