Michael Tresaugue is an experienced entertainment designer with over 20 years of experience in concept design, show set design, art direction, and production design for theme parks and attractions. He has worked for design firms and entertainment companies including Universal Studios Japan, Universal Creative, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Design Noir, where he currently serves as owner and design director. His areas of expertise include concept illustration, show set design, scenic painting, model building, and creative solutions within budget and schedule.

1. Michael Tresaugue
(310) 703-4966
Mike@DesignNoir.biz
Skype: mtresaugue
art direction show set production design model building
Blends strong design skills with extensive technical background to create innovative and cost-effective designs.
Accomplished entertainment designer with a proven ability to deliver excellent Show Quality while maintaining
schedule and budget. Repeated success collaborating with owners, operators, vendors, and contractors to bring
the Creative Vision into reality.
expertise skills software
Fresh, Innovative Designs Ideation / Conceptualization Photoshop
Visual Storytelling Illustration Illustrator
Production Efficiencies Digital Design InDesign
Creative Solutions Drafting AutoCAD
Material / Sample Sourcing Model Building SketchUp Pro
Stagecraft Scenic Painting Mac OSX
Research Sketching Windows
clients / project experience
Design Noir, greater LA area 03/10 - Present
Owner / Design Director
Specializing in concept illustration and design services for the entertainment industry. Clients include TWT Group and
Rethink Attractions.
Universal Studios Japan, Osaka 10/09 – 03/10
Art Director
Directed designers and vendors on location, in Japan. Oversaw production and installation of show sets, laser based
special effects, show lighting, and show action equipment. Strategized efficiencies with show vendor to successfully
maintain schedule and budget while delivering excellent Show Quality. Exceeded client’s expectations. Project:
Space Fantasy, the Ride.
Universal Creative, Universal Parks and Resorts, Universal City, CA 01/09 – 10/09
Production Designer / Senior Show Set Lead
Coordinated with Creative Director and developed aesthetics for environments. Assembled and managed show set
design team. Instituted project specific design standards and procedures. Project: Space Fantasy, the Ride.
Directed Show and Facility vendors. Project: Transformers, the Ride.
Chimera Design, Sherman Oaks, CA 07/07 – 01/09
Art Director
Developed attraction aesthetics and content. Created successful executive level mock ups of prototype ride
systems. Project: Marvel Dubailand theme park: attractions include Iron Man, X-Men Danger Room, Flying with
Spidey, The Incredible Hulk, Storm’s Water Play, Avengers Training Center, Fantastic Four’s Fantasticar, DareDevil, The
Thing, Invisible Woman, Damage Control, Namor the Sub-Mariner, The Vault, Ant-Man, Falcon, Avengers’ Quinjets,
She-Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvels’ Hall of Heroes.
BBP, Van Nuys, CA 07/07 – 08/07
Concept Illustrator
Designed and illustrated color concept sketches for original ride vehicles. Project: Universal Studios Singapore:
Enchanted Airways (based on characters from Shrek); Treasure Hunters, the Ride (based on Treasure Hunters, the
television series).
EWTN, Birmingham, AL 03/03 – 07/07
Touring Set Designer / Stage Manager
Designed sets and graphics for globally broadcast touring arena shows for the largest religious media network in the
world. Coordinated with venue managers, labor representatives, and vendors. Directed load-ins/outs and running
crews.

2. Michael Tresaugue
(310) 703-4966
Mike@DesignNoir.biz
Skype: mtresaugue
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Broadcast Graphics Designer
Created graphics packages including promos, interstitials, opens, bumps, interior graphics, and credit beds.
Designed logos. Extensive work with typography. Illustrated Storyboards, and created original animation.
Set Decorator / Scenic Artist
Introduced a methodology of storytelling through set dressing and scenic finishes for a variety of television programs.
Dedica Group, Irvine, CA 04/05 – 07/05
Senior Show Set Designer
Designed period show sets, themed lighting, and ornamentation for TEA Thea Award winning Ngong Ping 360 cultural
heritage center in Hong Kong. Projects: Monkey’s Tale Theater and Walking With Buddha interactive exhibit.
World of Tomorrow, Inc., Van Nuys, CA 12/02 – 01/03
Set Designer
Designed and drafted practical and virtual sets and props for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow motion picture.
Walt Disney Imagineering, Disneyland S.Q.S., Anaheim, CA 04/02 – 09/02
Senior Facilities Designer
Designed new show elements for ALADAR enhancement program for key legacy Disneyland attractions while
honoring the original Creative Intent. Developed themed overlays for existing retail facilities. Placed and designed
show set speaker enclosures for It’s a Small World attraction while preserving the original aesthetics. Provided in-field
art direction for an extensive attraction rehab. Co-lead a successful campaign to install “lost” etched glass panels
based on an illustration by Disney Legend John Hench.
Totally Themed, Lake Elsinore, CA 03/01 – 4/02
Concept Designer
Clients included the Disneyland Resort, Pearl Factory, and La Brea Bakery.
Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, CA 02/97 – 12/00
Show Set Design Lead
Directed the design of a themed facade and interiors inspired by the famed California Zephyr passenger train.
Directed show set team in the design of attractions, dining, retail, playgrounds, interactives, architectural
ornamentation, and area development props for Disney’s California Adventure’s Paradise Pier.
Show Set Designer, In-Field
Supervised show installation, successfully solved construction challenges, speedily answered contractor RFIs,
delivered excellent Show Quality.
Themed Lighting Designer
Produced fabrication drawings and attachment details for various fixture types including pendants, wall and ceiling
mounts, parade route poles, and lamp poles.
Show Set Designer
Designed sets, props, and ornamentation for many attraction types as well as retail and dining facilities. Selected
projects: Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Kali River Rapids; Magic Kingdom: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin; Disney’s
California Adventure: Soarin’ Over California, Grizzly River Run, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, MuppetVision 3D,
Disney’s Animation, Off the Page, EnginEars Toys.
Universal Creative, Universal Parks and Resorts, Universal City, CA 01/96 – 02/97
Show Set Designer
Designed show sets for E Ticket attractions, large-scale interactives, artificial rockwork, props, and themed
lighting. Designed samples for vendor sample program. Projects: Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
formal education
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts Design and Technical Production: California State University Fullerton College of the Arts