Craig Massa Email & Phone Number

United States

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States

Develop 3D Modeling assets for interactive tools used in training and operations including: Learning Management System (LMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Management System (AMS)• Utilize 3D Modeling software (Autodesk Maya) to create accurate and realistic environment assets for VR training simulation.• Travel when needed for accurate photo and video reference gathering.• Collaborate with programmers and technical artists to optimize topology for low poly and… Show more Develop 3D Modeling assets for interactive tools used in training and operations including: Learning Management System (LMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Management System (AMS)• Utilize 3D Modeling software (Autodesk Maya) to create accurate and realistic environment assets for VR training simulation.• Travel when needed for accurate photo and video reference gathering.• Collaborate with programmers and technical artists to optimize topology for low poly and high poly real time rendering• Achieving 100% of weekly milestones that for client progress updates.• Attend weekly development meetings to discuss current goals, milestones, and blockers.• Adhere to low poly vert guidelines for engine stability and optimization.• Utilize Substance 3D Painter and Adobe Photoshop for 3D Texturing.• Continually update and maintain 3D assets based on programmer and client feedback to ensure runtime stability and photo realistic accuracy Show less

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States

Develop 3D modeling, 3D animation assets for interactive tools used in training and operations including: Learning Management System (LMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Management System (AMS) • Utilizing a combination of Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop to develop realistic and accurate 3D recreations of aviation mechanical parts for visual 3D VR/AR scenarios• Collaborate with programmers and technical artists to optimize topology for low poly and high poly real time… Show more Develop 3D modeling, 3D animation assets for interactive tools used in training and operations including: Learning Management System (LMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Management System (AMS) • Utilizing a combination of Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop to develop realistic and accurate 3D recreations of aviation mechanical parts for visual 3D VR/AR scenarios• Collaborate with programmers and technical artists to optimize topology for low poly and high poly real time rendering• Achieved 99% of the quality and productivity standards to meet deadlines set forth by contract lengths• Continually update and maintain 3D assets based on programmer and client feedback to ensure runtime stability and photo realistic accuracy Show less

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging and medically accurate 3D character/prop modeling and 3D animation objectives• Continually kept pace in achieving 95-100% of quality and productivity standards to meet weekly deadlines in an AGILE framework work environment• Used a combination of Autodesk Motion Builder and Autodesk Maya to create medically accurate and realistic characters with full range of facial emotions and movement per weekly iteration•… Show more Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging and medically accurate 3D character/prop modeling and 3D animation objectives• Continually kept pace in achieving 95-100% of quality and productivity standards to meet weekly deadlines in an AGILE framework work environment• Used a combination of Autodesk Motion Builder and Autodesk Maya to create medically accurate and realistic characters with full range of facial emotions and movement per weekly iteration• Conducted modeling and texture optimization for real-time 3D game applications resulting in optimal and accurate results regarding Product Owner and Simulation Tech standards• Interpreted 2D concept art while also researching desired animations, movements, and events to create innovative, realistic, and medically accurate 3D characters, 3D environments, 3D props, and 3D animations• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigging and skinning procedures, game animation pipelines, game engine animation integration techniques, and the latest animation tooling available • Followed design guidelines set forth by the Art Director along with naming convention standards and other technical constraints to produce results within industry and platform standards• Used PLASTIC version control software on the daily to download from company file repository in order to properly update local builds and upload newly created and approved assets with optimal success rate• Coordinated with other artists, animators, programmers, and designers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints• Carried out daily responsibilities accurately and efficiently, demonstrated professionalism and willingness to assist and learn additional areas in the pipeline, while maintaining energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Oversaw a small team of animators providing feedback and assignment management. Developed and maintained 3D animations for real time game assets in Unity3D game engine, and developed character, creature, and vehicle rigs utilizing various industry-leading software. • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigging and skinning procedures, game animation pipelines, game engine animation integration techniques, and the latest animation tooling available• Utilized basic MEL… Show more Oversaw a small team of animators providing feedback and assignment management. Developed and maintained 3D animations for real time game assets in Unity3D game engine, and developed character, creature, and vehicle rigs utilizing various industry-leading software. • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigging and skinning procedures, game animation pipelines, game engine animation integration techniques, and the latest animation tooling available• Utilized basic MEL scripting to assist in the creation of various 3D Artist tooling and creation of various gameplay animations • Established close communication with other development leads to find effective solutions enabling the fixes of notable issues and meeting company goals and deadlines Show less

United States

Contract at Elsevier/Shadow Health: Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging and medically accurate 3D character/prop modeling and 3D animation objectives• Continually kept pace in achieving 95-100% of quality and productivity standards to meet weekly deadlines in an AGILE framework work environment• Used a combination of Autodesk Motion Builder and Autodesk Maya to create medically accurate and realistic characters with full range of facial emotions… Show more Contract at Elsevier/Shadow Health: Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging and medically accurate 3D character/prop modeling and 3D animation objectives• Continually kept pace in achieving 95-100% of quality and productivity standards to meet weekly deadlines in an AGILE framework work environment• Used a combination of Autodesk Motion Builder and Autodesk Maya to create medically accurate and realistic characters with full range of facial emotions and movement per weekly iteration• Conducted modeling and texture optimization for real-time 3D game applications resulting in optimal and accurate results regarding Product Owner and Simulation Tech standards• Interpreted 2D concept art while also researching desired animations, movements, and events to create innovative, realistic, and medically accurate 3D characters, 3D environments, 3D props, and 3D animations• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigging and skinning procedures, game animation pipelines, game engine animation integration techniques, and the latest animation tooling available • Followed design guidelines set forth by the Art Director along with naming convention standards and other technical constraints to produce results within industry and platform standards• Used PLASTIC version control software on the daily to download from company file repository in order to properly update local builds and upload newly created and approved assets with optimal success rate• Coordinated with other artists, animators, programmers, and designers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints• Carried out daily responsibilities accurately and efficiently, demonstrated professionalism and willingness to assist and learn additional areas in the pipeline, while maintaining energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Developed numerous 3D animations for both in-game cinematics and gameplay elements using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder • Cleaned up various Motion Capture recordings using Autodesk MotionBuilder and Autodesk Maya• Developed various UI and HUD 2D animations using Adobe AfterEffects and Adobe Photoshop • Used GitHub version control software on the daily to download from company file repository in order to properly update local builds and upload newly created and approved… Show more Developed numerous 3D animations for both in-game cinematics and gameplay elements using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder • Cleaned up various Motion Capture recordings using Autodesk MotionBuilder and Autodesk Maya• Developed various UI and HUD 2D animations using Adobe AfterEffects and Adobe Photoshop • Used GitHub version control software on the daily to download from company file repository in order to properly update local builds and upload newly created and approved assets with optimal success rate• Utilized basic MEL scripting to assist in the creation of various 3D Artist tooling and creation of various gameplay animations• Established close communication with team leads and colleagues to create, collaborate, and critique submitted material to ensure product quality and meet company deadlines and milestones Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Animation, 3.78 Gpa

Achieved course director award for 2D Animation

Education record

Focused more in art by taking all available art courses.