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• Storyboarded four 10s sequences in Smite 2's 24/7 Closed Alpha Launch Trailer• Separately, I assisted with graphic design assets for the Smite 2 Marketing team

• Project: "Kingdom Maker"• Conceptualized diverse army units for PvE gameplay, integrating extensive historical and fantasy research to enrich storytelling and gameplay experience.• Designed compelling 2D illustrations for player classes and UI icons, maintaining consistency with established art style guidelines.• Produced a range of visual assets, including animation tests to accompany concepts, and storyboards to support marketing and development efforts.

• Supervised character design for a 'Daria' spinoff film, managing assignments via Ftrack and ensuring style consistency.• Expanded character universe based on established concept art, creating detailed turnarounds and draw-throughs for main characters.• Led a team in producing character and prop designs, including turnarounds, mouth charts, and special poses for animation.• Collaborated closely with clients to conceptualize characters and presented design pipeline to stakeholders.• Supported other departments with animation draw overs, Harmony rigs, and graphic design/illustration for software UI, logos, and props for backgrounds.

• Developed comprehensive storyboards for the Kickstarter short film "Pritty," focusing on conveying emotion and enhancing character chemistry within the narrative.• Expanded initial thumbnails into detailed visual sequences, ensuring clarity and coherence in storytelling.• Collaborated closely with directors to incorporate feedback and revisions, ensuring alignment with creative vision and project goals.

• Designed main and episodic characters for the Marvel series, and provided character layout drawings for animation• Assisted in establishing the style in the concept development phase• Supervised the character design team schedule using Ftrack and daily meetings• Performed training demos and quality checks on character turnarounds, mouth charts, and expression sheets• Established the layout department for the project, and adjusted the design pipeline to WFH during 2020

• Designed various characters and props for the Netflix film, “America: The Motion Picture”, including young Abe Lincoln and a redesign of Martha Washington• Conceptualized designs with thorough research into historical fashion, including eras of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Medieval Dark Ages• Utilized figure drawing and color blocking sketching techniques to invest in personal growth

• Produced key frame assets for After Effects animation, using Adobe Illustrator and photo reference (e.g. assets of arm and hand gestures)• Heightened the prop designs, including guns, tactical gear, and everyday items• Collaborated with the Photo Reference department by modeling for Lana, Malory, and other female charactersOther roles: Puppet Builds/Rigging Artist, Cleanup Animator, Character Designer for pitchesOther Projects: Rafi & Dirty Randy, unannounced pitches

• Hulu's The Awesomes: seasons 2 & 3 | Character Designer• AdultSwim's Bad Guys Pilot | Character Designer (uncredited)For two seasons, I produced designs and turnarounds in ToonBoom Harmony, then set up the artwork for the rigging department. Following my time on The Awesomes, I participated in a pitch, where I collaborated in the development of main characters of an animated pilot.

• Adult Swim's Too Many CooksBefore it became the viral sensation it's known on Youtube, I was invited to cleanup & add supplemental animation for the GI Joe sequence, where I also gained experience in background painting and style frames (e.g. I illustrated the Lars von Trier pie).I also cleaned rough animation on a commercial for FXX's The Simpsons Marathon.