Teaching Intro and Advanced level Character Design classes-Designed comprehensive curricula for both introductory and advanced character design classes, equipping future designers with essential skills and knowledge. -Fostered a strong foundation in character creation techniques, enabling students to develop their unique artistic voices and abilities.- Instructed and mentored students from diverse backgrounds, genders, and skill levels, promoting inclusivity and providing personalized guidance. -Adapted teaching methods to meet individual needs, enhancing creativity, belonging and technical proficiency across the student body.

Dream Productions - Disney + streaming series based in the world of Inside Out- Designed original characters that matched and expanded on the world of Inside Out- Supervised the development of character designs from concept to final production- Lead a team of character artists, ensuring creativity, consistency and quality of work- Contributed to a budget reduction target by collaborating with technical departments and directors - Developed cost-effective strategies in partnership with the modeling, shading, groom and sim/tailoring teams. -Delivered a diverse and high-quality background character pool while adhering to project budget constraints.

Lightyear - Explored characters through early visual development helping establish the rules for the film- Designed characters, costumes, sets and props from initial sketch to final design- Worked closely with technical departments including Model/Rig/Sim- Art Directed Buzz Lightyears iconic space suit- Elevated realism in Lightyear using on-site research at NASA and Skywalker Ranch. Incorporated authentic design elements enhancing the film’s functional, grounded, mechanical reality and visual authenticity.Soul- Designed original characters- Enhanced or revised existing designs to meet Directors notes- Maintained the high quality and established style of show - Enhanced project workflow by resolving a stalled project through analysis and refinement of previous work. Successfully identified design issues and created new artwork, leading to the approval and seamless pipeline integration of a major featured characterOnward- Explored the look of the Characters from early development to final designs- Created original characters working closely with Art Director to maintain consistent style- Worked closely with Modeling department to refine and finalize designs- Transitioned seamlessly from one creative direction to another during leadership change- Generated model packet guides for 3D Modelers Coco- Created Set Designs in the dead world for key emotional story moments- Created Vehicles and Props to flesh out the dead world- Worked closely with Layout artist to enhance rough block-in setsToy Story of Terror- Designed new original lead characters- Participated in the creation of two faux toy commercials for DVD special features- Designed and painted a built real world costume assetToy Story that Time Forgot- Designed toy sets for the world of Battlesaurs- Fostered a creative collaboration with Japanese studio Trigger to create an original 2D shortDesigned Characters for the following: Cars 2, Good Dinosaur, Partysaurus Rex, Small Fry

Revitalized Disneyland's Carsland Halloween experience by designing new characters, including a Coco-themed character and entrance mascot. Collaborated in creative sessions and provided final designs and control art for sculptors, resulting in popular recurring seasonal attractions.

Character Design Set Design Texture paint Storyboarding- Enhanced project outcomes by storyboarding, character designing, set designing, texture painting, and localizing graphics, demonstrating adaptability and cross-functional collaboration in a small company environment, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the game production pipeline.- Contributed to exciting video game projects like Sam & Max and Wallace, Gromit by illustrating concepts for game environments, character design, and cut scenes, using artistic vision and creative skills to ensure cohesive and engaging gameplay experiences.Games: Sam and Max, Wallace and Gromit