QUALIFICATIONS
Software Skills:
-Adobe Photoshop - Blender
-Autodesk Sketchbook - 3Ds Max
-Clip Studio Paint - Mudbox
-ToonBoom Harmony
Digital Designer, Illustrator and Painter: Strong knowledge in perspective, form, lighting and color - Able to bring projects from sketch to final in any medium
Able to work on various platforms: Graphics tablets, touch screen technology, PC and Mac
Strong interpersonal and communication skills: Works very well independently and collaborative in a group - Able to work efficiently without supervision and takes initiative when solving problems and completing tasks
WORK EXPERIENCE
Atomic Cartoons [September 2021 - Present]
CG Designer
CG Concept Designer on several Confidential 3D Projects
- Providing concept designs and 3D builds for an unannounced CG projects, utilizing both 2D and 3D software
- Fully painting/rendering Props, Characters and Locations in photoshop also utilizing 3D builds
- Acquired skills in Blender
- Details to be updated when projects are officially announced
Cocomelon lane
- Designed fully painted/rendered Props, Locations and Characters for production from seasons 1 to 3 – Including hour long episode specials.
- Brought designs from greyscale concept sketch to full color renders, matching style and color palette
- Provided additional rotations, texture call outs and other details for 3D modelers and next stages in the pipeline
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Nelvana [April 2020 - September 2021]
Layout Artist + Location Design
Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go!
- Designed locations for Season 1 Pre-Production
- Built vector layouts in Photoshop through to completion
- Assisted in supervisory duties including: Checking over team’s work and revisions, providing notes, pushing layouts through, taking on additional work to support team, etc.
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Chuck Gammage Animation [Sept 2019 - January 2020]
Layout Artist
Ollie’s Pack
- Joined team mid project and provided quick and skillful layout services to push scenes through to next stage
- Provided clean line-art and detail over team designs to bring to completion
- Acquired Clip Studio Paint skills
D.N.ACE Season 1
The Nelvana Production of “D.N.Ace” Season 1
- Joined team near end of production to help complete layout and push scenes through to next stage
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Yowza! Animation [April 2016 - May 2019]
Jr. Design Coordinator
Charlotte - Animated Film
- Worked beside Design Coordinator to help organize Design team
- Met with director and clients during meetings and helped with compiling and sending work to clients
- Compiled directory of characters and locations together in Harmony for quick access and organization
- Provided my own artwork mimicking the artist the film is based on for various additional paintings of hers in the film
Ink + Paint
Klaus - Animated Film
- Ink and Paint Coloring for various scenes in film
Props and Location Design
Nickelodeons Welcome to the Wayne - Seasons 1 + 2
- Worked in both Photoshop and Harmony to design various Props and Locations for both seasons of the show, matching the productions unique style and line.
- Starting season 2, concept sketches started in Photoshop and next layered and built in Harmony for color stage
- Acquired skills in Toonboom Harmony
In House Graphic Designer
- Created various promotional banners, business cards, booklets for studio, productions and events
EDUCATION
3D Animation Art and Design – Advanced Diploma with Honours
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
[Sept 2013 – April 2016]
- 3D Modelling and Sculpting
- 2D Art + Production design
- Life Drawing and Anatomy
- Post Production Compositing
Mass Communication and Media Studies specializing in Digital Communication
University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, ON
[Sept 2010 – Dec 2012]
- Pivoted into Humber College 3D Animation Art and Design after 2 years
- Digital, Graphic and Web Design
- Writing for Journalism and Public Relations
- Speech and Speaking for the public
- Philosophy and Ethics
PROJECT & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
3D Digital Game Art Competition Judge [May 2017]
Took part in small panel of Judges for Skills Ontario for a group of 3D game modelling students.
Judging parameters included:
- Overseeing and comparing 3D model to the concept art provided
- Looking through for clean wire frames and UV mapping with clean and readable textures
TAAFI 2017 – Grad Panel Speaker [April 2017]
Chosen to be one of the Grad Panellists for a talk during a TAAFI Info session.
- Spoke about my experience in the animation industry from working right out of school for over a year.
- Provided information to students and leaders about how the industry is for a recent graduate and provided good pointers to how to achieve your goals and your dreams.
- Represented myself, my job and TAAFI itself during the session.
TAAFI 2016 – Humber Student Ambassador [February 2016 – May 2016]
- Worked specifically with the TAAFI Outreach Coordinator to spread awareness and information about the event to the students of Humber College.
- Organized a student information meeting with the coordinator to answer any and all questions, providing informational posters and spoke to each class individually about the benefits of the event.
Promotional Designer and Assistant [March 2010 - June 2010]
Print Three - Smart Document Centre
- Worked with multiple computer programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc...) to create flyers and posters
- Worked with a team to create, edit and distribute company orders and packages
.Contact.
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Thank you!
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