Michael Oliveira Email & Phone Number

London, Canada Area

Displays a thorough understanding of the technical elements of rigging and skinning characters for animation. Developed a suitable animation style for our projects and collaborate closely with the design team and producers. Experienced in building unique rigs for a variety of characters, from quadrupeds to enormous monsters, and using 3DS Max Biped to create animations. Troubleshoot my work with Unity 3D or other game engines. I assisted with the aesthetic and direction of our animations for our games, including Powerchord, Foregone, My Little Friends: Puppy Island and more recently My Singing Monsters.

London, Ontario, Canada

Supporting the production of 3D animations and 3D models by working with department leads and collaborating in establishing workflow practices for our team, checking quality of work and finding solutions to enhance our 3D animations and models. Coach and mentor our Animators and Modelers in their work and provide helpful techniques that will better their workflow, achieve consistency and meeting product requirements.

London, Ontario

Storyboard, design and render high quality 3D animations for video production as well as creating 3D modeled vehicle parts for projects that will be part of various companies including General Motors and Ford Motor Company.

London, Ontario

Managing and working with a team in a fast pace environment to deliver quick and respectful service to our guests.

London, Ontario

Reviewed and play tested an upcoming game in production called “Love is Dead”. Provided feedback on gameplay and located any bugs and glitches. Suggested alterations that could be made for the game.

London, Ontario

Worked alongside with a lead designer to redesign a bilingual catalogue with both French and English for print production.

Post Graduate Certificate, 3D Animation & Character Design

• 3D Modelling (3DS Max and Mudbox) • Character Animation (3DS Max and Unity) • Digital Drawing and Character Design Anatomy (Photoshop.

Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design