Freelance

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Freelance Artist                                                                                                                                                                                 Current

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                                                                                                                                                                                    April 2017-March2018

ROC Group

2D/Motion Graphics Animation/Illustration/Storyboarding

• Working with several animators and illustrators in creating informative-animated videos for company Amgen.

• Assisted in creating Illustrations/Assets/Storyboards as needed per video.

• Sticking to themes created so all videos would seem cohesive. 

• Able to communicate and apply most of client's notes under time constraints.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                       March 2017

Steven Peros/Central Erin Property Management

2D/Motion Graphics Animation and Illustration

• Animated a promotional video to educate customers about a product.  

• Created Illustrations/Assets based off of a similar style the company currently had.

• Animated according to storyboards and in time with voice over track, using a bit of creative freedom as needed.

 

Sept. 2013—Dec. 2013/May 2016—July 2016

Calabash Animation Studios; Chicago, IL

3D/2D/Motion Graphics Animation and Illustration

• Animated and helped design 2D elements for commercial projects Build-A-Bear and Zoomer Hedgiez.

• Helped assist on various projects with 2D animation and motion graphics.

• Incorporating direction and continuously communicating with project managers and team to fulfill client's requests.

• Worked closely with industry professionals, adhering to compressed timelines, completing all assignments on or ahead of schedule.

• Received extensive experience and instruction working on a Trix Yogurt Commercial.

 

July 2014—July 2016

Storied Myth; Chicago, IL               

3D/2D/Motion Graphics Animation and Illustration

• Designing and Illustrating Storied Myth App pages, story Characters and Chapter Covers.

• Produced 3D artwork and texturing.

• 3D modeling and animating Storied Myth introduction, trailer, augmented reality and characters under extreme time constraints.

• Cut-out animation applied for advertisement videos.

• Editing existing artwork.

• Designing and organizing elements for Storied Myth App.

• Consistently maintaining communication with client, applying input and necessary changes.

 

  Sept. 2013—March 2014

Abyss Studios; Chicago, IL                                                           

3D Animation

• Collaborated with a hard working company determined to create high quality video games for all platforms.

• Team collaboration in developing a 3D animated film for a Kickstarter game: Zodd the Immure.

 

 Sept. 2013—Nov. 2013

Second Screen; Chicago, IL 

2D/3D Animation

• Collaborated with inspiring artist Lauren Shaw, in pushing the boundaries of art and technological development. Using the Aurasma App, Augmented Reality was applied to a contemporary art show where I utilized independent judgment in creating 3D assets, models and original animations to give the artist's artwork the illusion of playful movement.

 

Feb. 2013—Aug. 2013

Meemo; Chicago, IL 

Animation Intern

• Animated Xbox 360 Avatar interacting with 3D assets, following the guidelines required for the Avatar and adhering to storyboard panels.

• Completing animations in a timely manner under strict deadlines.

 

Argo Tea; Chicago, IL
Volunteer Artist

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sept. 2012
• Armitage Mural                                                                              
 o Collaborative Sidewalk Mural with Nick Oropeza;
o Used oil paint on concrete to create an Argonaut themed painting incorporating a hopscotch to attract customers with children.
• Broadway Street Art Exhibition                                                                                                                                    Aug. 2012—Oct. 2012