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Ethan Daniel Hernandez Richardson

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3D Rigging Artist

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Experience Level

Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Rigger at Atomic Game Labs (Gravebound)
May 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
As the lead rigger, I helped create two in-game rigs (player arms, crossbow, flying mote, and flying imp enemy) and provided assistance to other rigging/animation artists to troubleshoot issues. I animated the player’s arms, crossbow, and flying mote. Rigs were exported to Unreal Engine 5 from Maya.
Motion Capture Artist at UT Dallas
June 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Motion capture work for The Bear scene; choreographed actor movements to match Carmy Fridge scene; edited shots in Maya/ Motion Builder to adjust finger positions, arm placements, and add impact on door interactions.
Rigging Artist at UT Dallas
May 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Rigging final for a high-poly character with FK/IK arm and leg switches, FK finger joints, FK/IK ribbon spine, realistic jaw, and head movement; working facial rig using blend shapes; dynamic hand and foot movement; comprehensive rig controls.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in arts technology and emerging communication at University of Texas at Dallas
September 6, 2022 - May 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment