Professional Experience

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Dreambox Learning Contract 2D Artist | May 2022- June 2023

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•  Lead the design process for creating a set of collectible creatures

•  Spearheaded the design process for multiple engagement features

•  Collaborated with the UX and Developer teams to create and implement 2D vector assets

•  Facilitated cross-team collaboration to ensure all components were communicated clearly and frequently

•  Executed the designs of UX artists and ensured all functionality was implemented and documented

 

Cognitive Leap Solutions Inc. Animation and Illustration Consultant | February 2022-May 2022

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•  Created 2D Vector Assets for animated content and interactive media
•  Collaborated with my team lead to troubleshoot issues within our 2D pipeline
•  Work-shopped solutions with the Unity team to create assets
•  Animated shots using vector rigs in After Effects

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NewScape Studios After Effects Puppet Animator| February 2021-December 2021

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•  Animated 2D assets in Adobe After Effects while tracking all art assets and files

•  Instructed my team on best practices for creating 2D rigs

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Copernicus Studios Contract 2D Builds Artist | May 2020-August 2020

                                                                                        

• Created 2D props for the show Curious George, as assigned by my Builds Supervisor
• Reviewed storboards for props that needed to be built and adjusted past props to fit production needs

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SmashBits Animation Studio Character Designer and Lead Builds Artist | March 2020-June 2020                                                                                                                                                       

•  Oversaw the creation of builds as the lead builder and ensured the builders followed all designs

•  Created and managed character sheets and design guidelines for both in-house and freelance artists

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DDLocks Studio Character Designer |September 2017 - Present

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•Lead Character Designer for the indie film Limelight, creating character turnarounds and draw overs
•Produced characters for clients including Hero 4 Hire Creative, Low Brow Studios, Omnia Media

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Technical Software

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Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Jira, Git Bash, Visual Studio Code

 

 

Education

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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation