Experience:

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KLG Global Software

 

Character/Asset Designer

• Created graphics, illustrations, and assets for various themed entertainment platforms including, but limited to, mobile games, slot games, and independent games.

• Produced character designs based on the photographs given by the client and the medium of their request; provided a turnaround view (front, side, ¾, and back) of the character to keep on the model; created layouts and blocking for action scenes working with the lead artist to help the visuals flow and readable better.

• Coordinated with lead artist to discuss notes given by client to better understand and provide the most satisfactory work to exceed given standards.
• Developed character designs and turnarounds for production to keep on model using industry standard programs and devices; cleaned from sketch drawings and prepared them to be inked over, colored, and modeled in 3D programs.​

• Constructed color palettes based on themes at the client's request to assist in extenuating given themes to a more pleasing aesthetic and engaging visual design.

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S&H Partner Group

 

Character/Asset Designer

• Designed artwork through various mediums to produce content for clients; illustrated a fully rendered image using pencils, inks, color theory, and lighting techniques to add excitement, focus, and depth to the piece.

• Produced character designs based on the photographs given by the client and the medium of their request; provided a turnaround view (front, side, ¾, and back) of the character to keep on the model; created layouts and blocking for action scenes working with the lead artist to help the visuals flow and readable better.​

Daiquiris and Death Podcast
 

Co-Host; Producer
• Collaborated with the main host to outline and write scripts for each episode. Provided supplementary commentary during recordings.
• Created graphics and edited each episode to fit various topic themes.
• Implemented a tracking system for scheduling recordings, deadlines for graphics, and air dates.
• Communicated with collaborators as well as family members or next of kin related to subject matter for permission to feature each segment.

Web Comic, Sonic Freedom 
 

Writer, Illustrator
• Collaborated with the head writer to conceive plotlines that best fit the narrative. Edited existing scripts for grammatical errors and other narrative inconsistencies.
• Collaborated with the lead artist to clean from sketch drawings and prepped them to be inked over.
• Developed character designs and turnarounds for production to keep on model using industry standard programs and devices.
• Produced layouts and blocking for action scenes working with the lead artist to better facilitate visual flow and readability.

Kye Wedel 
 

Character Designer, Prop Designer
• Collaborated and created artwork through various mediums to produce content for clients.
• Produced character designs based on photographs from the client and their medium of choice.
• Produced and provided a turnaround view (front, side, ¾, and back) of the character to keep on the model.

Rolan Cabral 
 

Digital Illustrator
• Handled all aspects of illustration; worked one-on-one with clients to fit their needs and budgets.
• Guided and consulted with customers to meet their guidelines for illustrations.
• Illustrated a fully rendered image using pencils, inks, color theory, and lighting techniques to add excitement, focus, and depth to the piece.
• Created an invoice for the client to review with a full product description, calculated taxes and fees, and other vital information.

Ralph Bromely 
 

Graphic Designer, Comic Illustrator
• Collaborated with the head writer to conceive plotlines that best fit the narrative. Edited existing scripts for grammatical errors and other narrative inconsistencies.
• Collaborated with the lead artist to clean from sketch drawings and prep them to be inked over.
• Developed character designs and turnarounds for production to keep on model using industry standard programs and devices.
• Produced layouts and blocking for action scenes working with the lead artist to help the visuals flow and be readable better.

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Eliana M. 

 

Digital Illustrator and Character Designer

• Create artwork through various mediums to produce content for clients.

• Designed characters based on the photographs given by the client and the medium of their request.

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David Southerland

 

Character Designer, Illustrator

• Collaborate and create artwork through various mediums to produce content for clients.

• Worked along side with directors and supervisors to create character sheets, color pallets, and animated segments.

• Presented to the lead character designer alternative solutions to create a faster and more efficient pipeline.

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The Jordan and Jazz Show

 

Character Designer, Illustrator, Animator

• Collaborated with the channel owners to layout and block animated segments.

• Used photographs of channel owners and created cartoon designs that closely resembled the reference.

• Animated an intro sequence matching their requirements and brand of every video.

• Designed and illustrated brand logo to match client's branding of Youtube channel.

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Calamity (Short Film)

 

Creator

• Wrote, designed, conceived and executed visual storytelling in animation, illustration, web, branding, and motion graphics.

• Worked on pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing

• Complied all rendered footage and edited them according to the animatic

• Developed a unique “Toon Shader” texture using Maya and VRay

• Modeled each character and prop to match the style and aesthetic using Maya and ZBrush

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The Rescue (Short Film)

 

Lighting and Compositing Advisor; Texture Artist

• Assisted with developing textures for each character, lighting, animation blocking and layout for action scenes.

• Identify rendering issues and other troubleshooting-related problems.

• Presented concept images and mood boards

• Provided new ideas and creative takes to solve mirror problems in scenes.

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Museum of Northern Arizona 

 

Animator

• Collaborated with organizer to animate 4 segments of the Hopi Kiva Exhibit using Adobe After Effects.

• Developed new assets and batch work using still images giving by the organizer

• Organized work schedule for animators working on the project.

• Provide creative solutions to a limited resource problem

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Archie Sonic Online

 

Storyboard Artist

• Collaborated with writer and director to construct the environment to match the style and aesthetic

• Offered concept images and pictures to help solve minor issues within the script.

• Presented writer and director with concepts to help elevate the overall style and aesthetic of the panels.