Miru Kim Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Paw Patrol: Season 10-11

Toronto, Canada Area

Charlotte's Web test (Grooming, Texture, Look dev)Paw Patrol Season 6-11, Paw Patrol: Jet Rescue SpecialPaw Patrol: Dino Rescue SpecialMecha Builders, Sesame Street Spin-off, (Surfacing/Texturing, Look Development)Unannounced IP, (Surfacing/Texturing, Look Development)Unannounced IP, (Surfacing/Texturing, Look Development)

Toronto, On

Paw Patrol: Season 6 (Sr. Surfacing Artist)Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Rescue SpecialPaw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue SpecialUnannounced IP, (Surfacing/Texturing/Look Development)Unannounced IP, (Surfacing/Texturing/Grooming)In addition to my regular duties as a surfacing artist:● Develop workflows to reach an intended look, in modeling, texture, making brushes for zBrush artists and other workflow improvements.● Provide technical/artistic direction for the rest of the surfacing team, particularly for tasks involving assets that transform, require complex texture bakes/transfers, rigging textures/shaders, etc. ● Diagnosing problematic shots and provide viable and robust solutions for them.

Toronto, On

-Paw Patrol: Season 4-5, Mighty Pups Special, nominated for Emmy Awards, winner of 2 CSA awards-Unannounced IP (Surfacing/Texturing, Fur Grooming, Lighting/Rendering/Wrangling)● UV, texture and develop shading networks for a wide variety of assets, both hard-surfaced and/or sculpted.● Fix models, up-res older textures, re-project textures for on-screen texture switches.● Identifying and eliminating rendering artifacts.● Work with surfacing lead, asset supervisor, designers, and client to reach intended look of assets.● Maintain studio standards such as naming conventions and adhering to surfacing guidelines.● Collaborate with other artists to ensure quality, consistency and clarity.● Innovate workflows and stay abreast with new technologies.● zBrush, Substance Painter, Headus UVlayout, Photoshop, Mari, Vray, XGEN, Shotgun and Maya.

Mississauga, On

Part-time instructor teaching primarily 3D, digital art and photography. Mostly teaching students working towards making a portfolio for university/college applications. As with all teaching, must accommodate to every student’s personality and be able to assist them in their artistic struggles without detracting from their learning experience.Main Tasks:● Prepare lessons two weeks in advance for approval.● Prepare instructional videos, written and graphic instruction● Due to the interdisciplinary nature of 3D, often teach traditional art skills.● Explain and demonstrate techniques.● Inspire students and expose them to other fantastic artists.● Give counsel to parents and students

Toronto, Ontario

Worked on the first two installments of the 22 vignettes that make up Phil Hartman’s Flat TV, a set of audio tapes recorded by the late Phil Hartman, the actor behind the iconic character Groucho Marx, one of the first televised comedians active during the dawn of broadcast television. He had recorded a series of tapes as his first steps into comedy but never released them until recently, from which the animated shorts derives their narratives. Under the art direction of Brian Lemay, producing 3D environments, smaller assets and characters from 2D. Will be aired on Netflix in 2018, the 20th anniversary of Phil Hartman's passing.Main Tasks:● Primarily role is to model and texture environments● Worked from 2D layouts and prop sheets, faithfully recreating them in 3D● Communicate progress and problems with director often● Modelled, retopologized and textured 4 characters.● Design smaller, non-essential assets while following style guide● Set up camera shots, lighting, and produce promotional content● Dressed sets, setup shaders, optimized render settings and scenes● Identify and eliminate artifacts in renders, textures and models● Offer technical advice and propose solutions to problems● Composited render elements

California, Usa

Contracted to make high resolution product shots and promotional imagery for several of their books. Recently have been producing interactive 3D promotional content. Have been contracted for 12 projects to date and have never failed to deliver on-schedule. Work remotely and must communicate well with their staff to ensure quality and accuracy of product. Most of their publications are regarding Zen meditation, philosophy and mindfulness.Titles:● Thich Nhat Hanh's How To Live series, and Is Nothing Something?● George Mumford's Mindful Athlete● Meena Srinivasan's Teach, Breathe, Learn● Gail Silver' Peace, Bugs, and Understanding● Carl Naumburg's Parenting in the Present Moment

Mississauga, On

Taught children from ages 4-8 and 9-18, preparing lessons for them in a wide variety of media including: all forms of printmaking, acrylic and oil painting, photography, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, and clay sculpture.

Advanced Diploma, 3D Animation, Art & Design, 93%, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: Peer Tutour, TorusReceived Academic Award of Excellence for highest overall average within my program of study.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fine Art: Printmaking

Activities and Societies: Studio Monitor, Lead Peer MentorEmphasis of study: ● Lithography & Etching/Intaglio for +5 years Practiced: ●.