Eric Berger 512-706-5681 krotpong@gmail.com

Objective
I’ve worked hard to help me help you. I’m the asset you need because you know I’ll get the job
done.

Qualifications
2d Character Animation. Character Design. Backgrounds. Effects. Puppet animation. Motion Graphics. Prop Design. Storyboarding. Graphic Design. Layout. Rigging. Sculpting. Watercolors. Painting. Editing. Foley. Writing.

Programs
Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Animate, Media Encoder, Audition, Lightroom, Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, TV Paint, Krita, Opentoonz.

Soft Skills
Problem Solving, Professional Written and Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Leadership,Entrepreneurship, Driven

Vocational Expertise
o 2013-present – Krotpong Industries, Austin, TX
Business Owner
Toymaker

  • Designed and sculpted soft vinyl figures that were manufactured in Japan and China
  • Hand painted my own and other creators’ figures for sale worldwide
  • Designed, produced, and assembled packaging and marketing materials for toy releases
  • Collaborated with artists such as Skinner, JM Rampage, Goto-san and Violence Toy
  • Proficient in airbrush and hand painting, masking, and color design techniques for vinyl and
    resin applications
  • Mentored other artists in the international Sofubi (soft vinyl toy) community
    2D Artist
  • Create, sell, and ship original paintings and high-quality art prints worldwide
  • Create line-art marketing materials for independent local businesses

Education
o Spring 2020, Stackskills – Adobe Illustrator CC Essentials Training
o 2020-23, Austin Community College – Associates Degree 2d Animation program
o 2019, The Contemporary Austin Art School – Children’s Book Illustration
o 1990-1991, Art Institute of Houston – Art and Design Program

Recent Work History
o 2021-Present – Austin Beerworks, Austin, TX
o 2013-present – End of an Ear, Austin, TX

  • Create welcoming environment and provide excellent customer service Design and create artwork for advertising and promotional materials

Media
Eric Berger, Toymaker (2020)
o Short biographical film by professional video creator James Webb https://vimeo.com/382k551492

References Available Upon Request.