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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

* Proficient in utilizing the Texture Primvars workflow in Katana, staying updated on the latest industry trends.* Skilled in MaterialX Lama for Renderman, adept at crafting intricate modular shaders for environment assets.* Experienced in creating art-directed procedural materials using Adobe Designer, with seamless integration into Adobe Painter for texturing assets.* Gained experience in Python scripting for developing basic UV tools in Maya, streamlining repetitive tasks and enhancing workflow efficiency.Projects: Unannounced Disney Junior series

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Head of Characters.* Leveraged a robust foundation in light, color theory, shape, materials, and photography to elevate the quality of visual assets.* Spearheaded the implementation of an advanced Mari Material Workflow, optimizing efficiency and quality in the surfacing department.* Showcased a deep proficiency in industry-standard software, including Mari, Pixar Renderman, and Katana, while seamlessly integrating ACES CG workflow principles.* Mentored junior artists, ensuring the consistency of assets, and actively facilitated resource sharing within the Team.* Art directed the creation of procedural materials using Substance Designer, enhancing the texturing and look development for hero and secondary characters, props, and environments, with meticulous attention to storytelling and detail. * Successfully identified and resolved artistic and technical issues within the Surfacing Department, removing roadblocks to project progression.* Implemented an efficient asset workflow that enabled seamless asset reuse across studio boundaries in co-produced projects, contributing to cost-effectiveness and project continuity.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Netflix's Unicorn Academy Marketing renders* Gained proficiency in Mainframe's tools and assets pipeline, effectively integrating their assets into Marketing needs.* Acquired expertise in hair posing techniques, contributing to enhanced character aesthetics.* Demonstrated proficiency in lighting using Katana with Arnold, skillfully shaping visual narratives.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

* Championed the surfacing process for hero and secondary props, sets, and characters, consistently delivering top-tier visual aesthetics.* Collaborated closely with leads and supervisors to identify and execute optimal visual looks, pushing creative boundaries to achieve the highest-quality outcomes.* Exhibited efficiency by sharing valuable resources and workflows across the team, streamlining production timelines and enhancing project efficiency.* Distinguished as a dedicated team player, always ready to assist colleagues and seek assistance when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.* Thoroughly analyzed 2D concept art and real-life references, offering insightful suggestions and exploring innovative ideas to enhance the overall project vision and impact. * Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of Mari production workflows, excelling in the creation of gizmos, smart graphs, and texture libraries.

Canadá

Modeling, retopology, and surfacing of characters and environments for Cave Club Season 1

* Led a small team, fostering a culture of resource sharing and workflows.* Maintained proactive collaboration with the Art Director and Assets Team, consistently offering valuable suggestions and optimizing workflow techniques.* Executed expert-level XGEN for Animation Workflow.* Held a pivotal role in crafting the distinctive look and feel of hero characters.* Demonstrated mastery in shot lighting, orchestrating scenes to achieve the desired visual impact.* Drove render optimization initiatives in both Redshift and Arnold, ensuring optimal output quality while minimizing resource consumption.

Costa Rica

Licenciatura, Animación Digital

High School Diploma