WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Modeler & Texture Artist
Icon Creative Studio
October 2018 to present
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Responsible for overseeing the modeling team in collaboration with the Modeling Supervisor.
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Lookdev and shader creation to define the show-style and quality benchmarks.
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Trained and mentored junior and mid-level modelers.
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Modeled character assets in Maya and ZBrush for various Disney animated series.
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Used Mari, Photoshop and Mudbox, Substance Painter and Substance Designer in conjunction with Arnold to texture and shade detailed assets.
Modeling and Texturing Supervisor
Icon Creative Studio
June 2020 to July 2021
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Asset Supervisor on a new Disney IP for television.
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Managed and mentored a team of 14 to deliver high-quality 3D assets under tight deadlines.
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Worked closely with other department heads to plan and problem solve challenges during production.
Senior Shading Artist
Icon Creative Studio
June 2017 to October 2018
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Promoted to acting supervisor of the modeling department for two development projects.
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Used Mari, Photoshop and Mudbox in conjunction with Arnold to texture and shade detailed assets for the Netflix series 'Kong: King of the Apes' and 'Tarzan & Jane.'
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Modeled assets in Maya and ZBrush as needed by the production.
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Groomed assets with Yeti for studio side projects.
Senior Modeler
Icon Creative Studio
November 2016 to June 2017
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Tasked with major asset modeling for the Netflix series 'Super Monsters', predominantly characters.
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Responsible for shading assets in Arnold.
Lead Character Modeler
DHX Studios
November 2014 to November 2016
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Responsible for overseeing the modeling team for 'The Deep' and 'Slugterra', training new employees and filling in for the department supervisor when needed.
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Responsible for major character modeling, texturing and rigging for `The Deep` and 'Slugterra'.
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Provided model checks and feedback to team members to assure production-ready rigs.
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Worked with the pipeline department to convert XSI assets to Maya and develop shaders in Renderman and VRay.
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Conducted interviews for new potential hires.
Senior Character Modeler
Nerd Corps Entertainment
April 2013 to November 2014
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Responsible for major character modeling, texturing and rigging for `Max Steel`. Created high-fidelity character models to serve as key players for the show and as templates for Mattel`s toy line.
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Lead layout consultant for `Max Steel`. Attended meetings with the directors and animation supervisors, and advised junior modelers regarding layout requests.
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Provided model checks and feedback to team members to assure production-ready rigs.
Character Modeler
Nerd Corps Entertainment
December 2011 to April 2013
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Responsible for character modeling, texturing and rigging for `Max Steel`. Helped to define the show`s look from the beginning of production by collaborating with the series director, lead designers and Mattel.
Layout Artist
Nerd Corps Entertainment
August 2011 to November 2011
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Liaison between the `Monster High' modeling department and the animation and imaging departments. Worked with directors and animation supervisors to problem-solve and address modeling requests.
Junior Modeler
Nerd Corps Entertainment
October 2009 to December 2011
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Prop and environment modeler for `Hot Wheels: Battle Force Five`, `League of Super Evil`, `Rated A for Awesome' and `Monster High.` Addressed feedback from episode directors, art director and the clients (Mattel and Disney.)
(References available upon request.)
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Maya
ZBrush
Mari
Substance Painter
Substance Designer
Mudbox
Photoshop
3Ds Max
Softimage
XGen
Yeti
Arnold
V-Ray
Renderman
Mental Ray
EDUCATION
Capilano University
Digital Animation Certificate
September 2008 to April 2009
Capilano University
Computer Animation and Visual Effects Certificate
July 2008 to August 2008
Capilano University
Motion Picture Production Advanced Diploma
September 2004 to April 2007
Kwantlen University College
Faculty of Arts
September 2003 to April 2004