RESUME

Hello there!

My name is Tyler Jacobs and I’m an accomplished creative with decades of experience in graphic design, animation, branding, videography, & a lot more.

Career highlights include:

Core member of the team that created the hit children’s shows, Yo Gabba Gabba! (Nickelodeon) and The Aquabats! Super Show! (The Hub Network).
Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee (Yo Gabba Gabba! 2011 & 2016).
Illustrated children’s book “The World Beneath The Floor” as a special project (2023)
Managed a video production team for multiple YouTube channels (Orbeez, +300K).
Produced rich media banner ads for A-list clients at TBWA\Chiat\Day.
Designed graphics, websites, and content for RVCA and Paul Frank Industries.
Built the first websites for Black Eyed Peas and QOTSA at Interscope Records.

~ ~ WORK HISTORY ~ ~

FREELANCE ARTIST & DESIGNER 1999 – Present

Created original art, graphics, animations, and websites for clients including Cornell University, Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers, LuLaRoe, CreepyCo, Dot Dot Smile, Sold-Out Software, Merch.Com, and more.
Drove A-list actors, filmmakers & board members as a personal chauffeur at The Sundance Film Festival. (Miderra Events 2017–2019)
Art featured at Gallery 1988, Sugarmynt, Meltdown, and KidRobot.

LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS
Senior Content Creator Huntington Beach, CA 2018

Self-produced a series of original animated shorts for social media.
Shot and edited original video and photo content.
Designed and executed several online ad campaigns.

JMP CREATIVE
Creative Director Santa Ana, CA 2016 – 2017

Oversaw all creative direction on the content produced by the production/post-production team, whom I advised and mentored.
Simultaneously directed, wrote, art-directed, shot, edited, cast, costume-designed, and acted in videos for six brands.
Produced video content for toy brands (Orbeez, Pom Pom Wow!, etc.).
Directed and performed over 20 livestreams in character.
Developed brand identities, toy & game concepts, and product design.

CINEMATTACK! PRODUCTIONS
Founder/ Creative Director Santa Ana, CA 2013 – 2017

Founded event company that created unique experiential film screenings in Southern California. Events frequently sold out.
Transformed theater lobbies into themed experiences to sync with films screened, with decorations, music, catering, photo booths, etc.
Designed marketing materials and bespoke merch, and edited video.

“YO GABBA GABBA!” – DHX MEDIA / WILDBRAIN ENTERTAINMENT / THE MAGIC STORE!
Creative Director Hollywood, CA 2009 – 2015

Assistant-directed & wrote two episodes (“Olympics,” “Restaurant”).
Designed costumes, sets, and various graphic elements for music videos for such bands as Weezer, The Killers, and more.
Directed a six-part series at the Coachella Arts and Music Festival (2010).
Consulted on story, music supervision, casting, creative decisions, etc.
Art-directed and developed products for dozens of licensees (Funko, Ty’s, Jazwares, Volcom, Vans, Simon & Schuster, and many more).
Designed branding and merchandise for Yo Gabba Gabba! Live tours.

“THE AQUABATS! SUPER SHOW!” – THE HUB NETWORK
Creative Designer Costa Mesa, CA 2011 – 2014

Wrote/directed episodes and sketches, both animated and live-action.
Designed sets, props, costumes, logo, graphics, and titles.
Created brand style guide including merchandise art direction.

VIRGIN MOBILE USA
Interactive Art Director Warren, NJ 2006 – 2008

Designed and produced site elements, digital postcards, e-mailers, etc.
Worked closely with third-party agencies to develop GUI, style guides, audio branding, event branding, etc. (LG, Kyocera, Pantech, Samsung).
Directed art w/ outside agency for Virgin Mobile Festival (2007, 2008).

THE AQUABATS! (Band)
Contract Web/Graphic Artist Orange County, CA 1996 – 2013

Designed, redesigned, and maintained the website, which included a news blog, photo, and lyric archives, animations, multimedia, mini-sites, etc.
Served as a community manager and message board moderator.
Designed art for merchandise, albums, promo items, etc.
Directed and edited video content for web, DVD and live concerts.
Performed as live VJ for on-stage visuals on international tours, including performance at the Coachella Arts & Music Festival.

TBWA\CHIAT\DAY (TEQUILA)
Flash Producer Los Angeles, CA 2005 – 2006

Produced, animated, and programmed rich media ad units & mini-sites.
High-profile clients included Apple, Sony, Energizer, Pepsi, Nissan, Infiniti, Pennzoil, Uncle Ben’s, Harman, Whiskas, and more.

RVCA CLOTHING
Web Designer Costa Mesa, CA 2004

Built interactive brand website from the ground up.
Featured clothing, artists, athletes, musicians, web videos, events, etc.
Filmed events and artist interviews and edited for web.

PAUL FRANK INDUSTRIES
Web / Graphic Artist Costa Mesa, CA 2002 – 2004

Designed and maintained the brand’s two innovative animated websites.
Created dozens of original graphics for apparel and promo material.
Edited animation for web cartoon Julius and Friends.
Built Julius and Friends season two pitch bible for television.

INTERSCOPE RECORDS
New Media Consultant Los Angeles, CA 1999 – 2000

Worked directly with artists and management to design and enhance websites and digital ads for A-list acts, including No Doubt, Dr. Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Beck, Sheryl Crowe, Sting, Eminem, Sonic Youth, Queens of the Stone Age, and more.
Ran giveaway contests and brand collaborations, with street teams and fan clubs.

~ ~ SKILLS ~ ~