ArsenalFX, a visual effects postproduction studio specializing in high-end commercial effects, has named Sean Starkweather as creative director.
Prior to joining ArsenalFX, Starkweather was a creative director at Stardust, finishing spots for brands such as Air Jordan, Samsung and Starbucks. Previously, he completed creative direction on campaigns for Toyota, Yahoo!, Blackberry RIM, Microsoft, Hyundai, U.S. Cellular and BP.
Starkweather studied Graphic Design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. After graduating in 2006, Starkweather worked as an art director and lead animator at motion design studios in Los Angeles, including Logan and Blind. He also worked on feature film main titles for “Up in the Air” and “The September Issue.”
“Prior to his start, we had enjoyed working with Sean on some wonderful projects,” said ArsenalFX EP Ashley Hydrick. “Simply put, we were impressed by his ability to introduce a endless stream of creative ideas and solutions.”
As a creative director with expertise in the full gamut of commercial production–from the concept and design phases through final finishing–Starkweather said,“My goal is to further our reach with clients in the design and graphics sectors. We’ve got an awesome team of artists and producers and I look forward to this new opportunity to work with them on a wide range of projects.”
Founded in Santa Monica by Mark Leiss in 2008, Arsenal FX has contributed visual effects to hundreds of commercial spots on behalf of such major clients as Sony, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Nike, Redbull, BMW, Bud Light, Hyundai, Audi, Lexus, Chevrolet, Mazda, McDonald’s, State Farm and U.S. Cellular.
