Doug Drexler has returned to the Paramount lot to work on Star Trek again full-time. He has joined the fifth series of the franchise as Junior Illustrator, working in the Art Department to develop the visual look of the new show, including computer displays, logos and alien languages.

Drexler has been working at visual effects house Foundation Imaging since 1999 when production ended on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where he was also part of the Scenic Art Department. He had moved over to DS9 in a significant career change — he previously was a makeup artist on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and prior to that did special makeup effects on several movies. In fact, Drexler won an Academy Award for his makeup work on "Dick Tracy" in 1991.

Drexler co-authored the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual" and also designed illustrations and diagrams for "The Star Trek Encyclopedia." He also served as Scenic Artist on the last three Star Trek movies, and did some visual effects work on Star Trek: Voyager.

The title and production start date for Series V will be announced in the next few weeks.

Please note: All production information is subject to change.