Noel Billig
10 Sharon St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Education

1994-1997

NYU Tisch School of Film and Television, BFA

Animation Focus

1993-1994

Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

Employment History

2007-present

R/GA, New York

Technical Creative Director

Plan, oversee and assist in the creation of various web properties for R/GA clients. Ensure that creative works push the boundaries of what is technically capable on and off the internet.

2002-2007

R/GA, New York

Senior Developer & Solutions Architect

Lead flash development projects for R/GA. Headed development for various Nike properties, including the creation of an internationalized training log and the recent launch of the new NikeStore.com.

2001-2002

Self employed

Freelance Flash Developer

During this time period I worked on various freelance projects both individually and in collaboration with colleagues. Projects completed for Time Warner/Road Runner as well as the United Retail Group, Inc.

2000-2001

Global Works, New York (formerly Liquid Digital)

Interactive Creative Director

Led Flash development projects for Hughes, DirecTV and Ernst & Young.

1997-2000

Liquid Digital Information Systems, New York

Java Developer, Senior Flash Developer

Worked as a Java developer on custom content management system for Volvo. Transitioned into Flash developer, becoming head of flash development at Liquid Digital. Continued to do work for Volvo, as well as Oppenheimer and Lucent.

1997

MVBMS Euro RSCG, New York

Web Developer

Worked as a general purpose web developer at MVBMS. Duties included HTML and Javascript development, as well as Java Applet development. Clients included Volvo, New Balance and International Paper.

Skillset

  • Extensive front-end web development experience in Macromedia Flash and HTML/Javascript.
  • Some experience with back-end web development in Java and PHP.
  • Good understanding of object-oriented software design principles.
  • Well trained in both traditional and computer animation. Experience with both Macromedia Flash and Adobe After Effects.
  • Skilled in working with client-server communication utilizing XML and associated technologies.
  • Skilled with graphic design related software including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Awards

R/GA Holiday Card: Tattoo Santa

One Show: Silver Pencil – Self-Promotion: Websites (2008)

Nike Zoom

One Show: Silver Pencil – Integrated Branding Campaign (2008)

Air Max 180

Cannes Cyber Lion : Retail/E-Commerce Bronze (2005)

Nike Women

Horizon Interactive Awards: Best of Category Sales/E-Commerce (2006)
One Show: Pencil Winner – E-Commerce (2006)
Web Award: Outstanding Website (2005)
Webby Award Winner: Retail (2007)

Nike Running

New York Festivals Interactive Awards: Nike Running Training Log, Silver WorldMedal, Best Innovative Feature (2004)
London International Advertising Awards: Winner, E-Commerce (2004)
One Show: Silver Award (2003)
Cannes Cyber Lions Shortlist: Consumer Products, Service, Sports, Entertainment & Leisure
Omni Awards: Silver, Product
Omni Awards: Silver, Sport
Horizon Interactive Awards: Gold
E-Design Winner
Icon Awards: Silver, E-commerce (2003)
Art Directors Club: Merit Award, Products/SErvice Category
Communication Arts: Featured in September 2003 issue
HOW Magazine: September 2004 issue
Broadcast Design Association Awards: Silver, Flash Site
Broadcast Design Association Awards: Bronze, Consumer Website General

NikeStore.com

One Show: Bronze Award (2007)

Nike Presto

One Show: Gold Award, Promotional Advertising Website (2003)
Addy Awards: Gold
Andy Award
Horizon Interactive Awards: Gold
ID Magazine Design Review: Silver Award (2003)

Nike Innovations: Triax Mini-site

New York Art Director’s Club: Gold Award (2002)

References

Available upon request.