Seeking full-time employment as an animator for work remotely or in-studio.
4+ years professional background in creature/character animation for short films, video games, & promotional material. Looking for a studio with a focus on appealing character performance and ready to take on more artistic responsibilities.
GOALS
Proficient in Maya, Unreal Engine 4, zBrush, & 3DS Max
Additional skills in Blender, Substance Painter, Python, ToonBoom, AfterEffects
SKILLS
EDUCATION
BFA, Animation
2013 - 2017
Savannah College of Art and Design — Savannah, GA
Courses of study included:
- Animation (2D & 3D)
- 3D Sculpting and Rigging
- Game Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Squanch Games
2017 - 2019
Jr Animator
- Rigged, animated, and implemented creatures/characters in Unreal
- Animated for combat, movement, & conversation
- Sequenced +1000 lines of dialogue
- Animated for promotional content
Trover Saves the Universe (PC, VR, PS4)
QA/Playtesting
Dr. Splorchy Presents Space Heroes (Daydream, VR)
- Testing support for Google VR Action Game
2018
Character Animator
2015
Valve Software
Team Fortress 2 (PC)
- Managed community-created update for Team Fortress 2
- Developed animation for promotional and in-game content
- Handled social media presence
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Source Filmmaker Annual Saxxy Awards — Animated Short, Best Overall
For animated short film "Lil' Guardian Pyro"
2013
REFERENCES
Available upon request