Shawn Wixted
About Shawn Wixted
Shawn Wixted is an Associate Art Director at Lutron Electronics and a Documentary Filmmaker at Ridge, with a diverse background in graphic design, film production, and logistics.
Current Roles at Lutron Electronics and Ridge
Shawn Wixted is currently serving as an Associate Art Director at Lutron Electronics based in the United States. Additionally, he works as a Documentary Filmmaker at Ridge in the Baltimore, Maryland area. His roles involve managing projects related to art direction and documentary filmmaking, blending his skills in visual communication and storytelling.
Previous Experience at TileBar and UPS
Before his current positions, Shawn Wixted held the role of Senior Graphic Designer at TileBar, working there from 2018 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, he was a Night Shift Freight Associate at UPS from 2013 to 2018, also based in New York, United States. These roles helped build a strong foundation in design and logistics.
Early Career in Graphic Design and Production
In the earlier stages of his career, Shawn worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer at SWINC Design from 2013 to 2018 and as a Production Liaison at Warrior Poets from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Commercial Delivery Driver for Baltimore County Public Schools between 2011 and 2012, and as a Receiving Clerk at Sears Outlet Stores, LLC from 2009 to 2011. His initial role was as an Operations Coordinator at Tech Notes a Taste of NAB Roadshow from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background in Visual Communications and Cinematography
Shawn Wixted holds a Bachelor's of Technology in Visual Communications: Art & Graphic Design from Farmingdale State College, completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Commercial Art: Digital Technologies from Nassau Community College from 2013 to 2015. He holds a Certificate in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from The Sheffield Institute For The Recording Arts which he achieved in 2006-2007.
Industry Recognition and Projects
Shawn has been recognized with Photographer Forum’s award for DSLR photography. He successfully raised funding for a documentary film currently in production and has worked on sets for Yahoo, CNN, and Motion Picture Cinema productions. He has developed graphics for grassroots marketing campaigns and shows a strong interest in keeping up with industry trends and new technology.