Animation Production Studio – Lighting Lead, Character Artist, Animator, CG Lighter (Sept 2024 – Present)
- Lead a team of CG lighters to establish the lighting and mood for the short film Night Shift, ensuring consistency and quality across the production.
- Provide critiques and feedback on renders based on directors’ instructions.
- Modeled and designed facial expressions for the character Squeaks, and retopologized several models to optimize animation.
“Cycle of Courage” Short Film – Director, Producer, Animator (Sept 2024 – Present)
- Directed and produced an animated short film, overseeing all aspects of character, environment, and VFX asset creation.
- Developed animation sequences based on pre-production storyboards and pre-visualization.
- Managed the production pipeline to ensure the film meets deadlines.
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More – Designer (Jan 2022 – Present)
- Designs vibrant graphics for custom apparel using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel software.
- Iterate and refine artwork based on client feedback to meet production deadlines.
The Big Picture Machine – Contract 3D Modeler (July 2020 – April 2021)
- Modeled, textured, and rendered 3D assets at varying levels of detail for augmented reality and web applications.
- Performed retopology on high-fidelity models to optimize polygon counts while preserving intricate details.
Freelance – 3D Generalist (May 2013 – Aug 2016, Apr 2021 – Jan 2022)
- Created high-quality assets for various clients, including rigged characters, game models, and 3D-printable meshes.
- Researched and applied different artistic styles and techniques to align with client visions and project needs.
