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Keith Kaminski

Creative Director/Art Director/Production Designer

Keith-Kaminski.com

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

Phase 1-Café

Phase 2-Area Development

Phase 3-Cabana

Phase 4-Bungalow

 

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

“Sylvester McMonkey McBean’s Very Unusual Driving Machines” Interactive Ride. (Currently “The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride”)

 

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

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