Keith Kaminski
Creative Director/Art Director/Production Designer
818-667-9517 -- Keithk1128@mac.com
Qualifications
With more than 30 years of experience in location-based entertainment design and supervision, my passion, love of problem-solving teamwork and thirst for creativity continues to grow. I have designed and executed hundreds of concepts, live shows, stunts and events, across a wide cross-section of industries, utilizing a range of resources from simple smart design to incorporation of the latest technology.
A love for Halloween has driven me to design and produce public and private events from small to large, including over 50 haunted mazes, live shows and themed experiences.
I’m seeking a new challenge that will allow me to bring my expertise and enthusiasm to a team that is creating great experiences and lasting memories for people of all ages.
Links below showcase a great deal of my experience, but because of confidentiality of ongoing work and NDAs, I’m unable to showcase much of my current projects in writing.
Links to images below are in YELLOW
Professional Experience
THE HETTEMA GROUP, Pasadena, CA 2015-2019
Art Director, Core Team
Lead role in multiple ongoing projects in locations including Los Angeles (DTLA), Hollywood, Macau, New York, Denver, Sarasota, FL., Orlando, Chicago and throughout China.
KEITH KAMINSKI DESIGN, Burbank CA 2001-2015
Independent Designer and Art Director
White House 2010 Halloween Celebration-Obama Administration, Washington, DC
Concept Design, Fabrication and Installation.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream, Tampa. 2005-2018
Designer/Art Director
Actor Johnny Depp - Private Island, Bahamas, 2013-2016
Designer/Art Director/Set Decorator/Install supervision of multiple projects
Eventage Special Event Management, New York. 2001-2015
Production Designer. Concept to Fabrication for multiple promotions and events.
Eli Roth’s Goretorium Haunted Attraction, Las Vegas Strip. 2012-2013
Concept Design/ Production Designer/Installation Supervision.
Viking Cruise Lines – Viking ‘Star’, Venice, Italy. 2014-2015
Concept Design/Digital Design/Art Direction/Installation
The Fright Gallery-Haunted Attractions/Live Shows. 1979-Present
Ongoing local Halloween attraction
ROKK Gallery Studios, Burbank. 2005-2007
Production Art Rentals, Owner/Artist
Other Keith Kaminski Design clients include: Sony Pictures, ABC Studios, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Jet Blue Airlines, Universal, Disney and others.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CREATIVE GROUP, Universal City California/Florida 1994-2001
Rides and Attractions Concept/Production Designer.
Multiple Universal Studios Hollywood projects including Austin Powers! and Creature From the Black Lagoon live shows; and Curse of The Mummy Tram Experience
UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, Orlando
Initial Concept through Production Design and On-Site Art Direction
Seuss Landing
“If I Ran The Zoo” Children’s Play Area
Lost Continent
“The Flying Unicorn” Family Coaster
ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN INTERNATIONAL (EDI), Los Angeles 1991-1994
Theme Park and Attraction Designer/Illustrator
SEQUOIA CREATIVE, Sun Valley, CA 1989-1991
Theme Park and Attraction Designer/Illustrator
HIPKE INC./5 PENGUINS DESIGN, Glendale, CA 1986-1989
Graphic Designer/Production Director
BACON-RENERIC DESIGN, Burbank, CA 1983-1986
Graphic Designer
Professional Experience
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, Pasadena, California
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Illustration Major
Professional References Available Upon Request