Resume
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Objective
Seeking an opportunity to utilize and enhance my character animation skills while working with a team of talented artists in a creative and collaborative environment.
Software
Software: Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, After Effects
Engines: APEX, Unreal, Unity
Animation Experience
Avalanche Studios – Animator on Just Cause 4 Jan’ 2017 – Present
- Created a majority of the civilian character animations to produce a living world
- Collaborated with design and environments to shape a metropolis where civilians can interact
- Managed the creation of all props that the world sim would use
- Worked closely with tech to improve Maya tools and the in-game pipeline
- Updated state machines and integrated new animations into the engine
- Acted and performed in our in-house Motion Capture suit
- Prototyped hand-key animation and integration for a new enemy type
- Cleaned up and polished cutscenes to create shippable quality
Hi-Rez Studios – Associate Animator on Smite Aug’ 2015 – Dec’ 2016
- Created attacks, locomotion, emotes, idles and transitional animations
- Animated cinematic sequences promoting new content, including layout and camera
- Brainstormed and developed personalities of new characters
- Added flavor and personality for new skins of existing characters
- Adapted animation sets for remodels of old characters
- Reviewed animations in engine and fixed bugs for upcoming patches
Education
iAnimate, Online Animation School
- Creature Animation Workshop 1 Mar’ 2014
- Games Animation Workshop 1 Oct’ 2016
Animation Mentor, Online Animation School
- Diploma in Advanced Studies of Character Animation Dec’ 2013
DePaul University, Chicago, IL June 2012
- B.S. in Computer Game Development: Production and Design, 3.5 GPA, Cum Laude
Awards and Honors
Eagle Scout, May 2004
Dean’s List, Multiple Quarters 2008-2012
iAnimate Creatures Student Showreel – Summer 2013, Fall 2014