Framestore fattens up with new hires

Since opening in May 2017, Framestore Chicago has more than doubled its number of staff and continues to grow by taking on Danny DelPurgatorio (above, right) as creative director, Krysten Richardson (centre) as Flame artist, and Jordan Carroll as CG lead/supervisor.

Danny DelPurgatorio began his career as a creative director at Reel FX in Dallas. His role saw him leading and directing both commercial and entertainment projects, including the 2008 short film Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and DC Comics. Additionally, he has worked with global brands such as Nike, Nintendo, and Northface, as a director and creative director as well as designer, animator, and compositor.

Krysten Richardson has been a frequent collaborator with Framestore’s Los Angeles and Chicago teams. Her portfolio includes brands such as Nike, Apple, Toyota, Sony, Gatorade, and Doritos. She is also the founder of a global group for female Flame artists called Ladies of Logik. At Framestore, Krysten will supervise shoots and lead projects, whilst also working directly with clients to help fulfill their creative goals.

Jordan Carroll joins Framestore from The Mill Chicago, where he worked as a lead CG artist over a variety of projects and clients, including Disney, GMC, and Chevrolet. He began his career at Firstborn in NYC, before moving to Chicago. Jordan will work across a range of pitches and projects, both supervising shoots and working directly on individual jobs, while also continuing to grow the office’s CG department.