Kai Manigault

Design, customize, rig, and animate 3D characters for animated story content; ensure characters can be imported across software with minimal changes to mesh, texturing, or animation; optimize virtual models, environments, and animations to minimize render loads and improve efficiency; conceptualize and discuss ideas regarding story, shot design, and story beats; utilize AI tools to create models efficiently while performing modifications as needed.

Handled production crew requests, including supply runs, load outs, equipment setup, and breakdown; ensured productions ran smoothly by organizing equipment and production materials and having detailed knowledge of studio operations to answer any questions; maintained studio cleanliness and attended to requests of artists and crew as needed.

Created 3D character meshes and rigs based on 2D designs provided by the head design artist; applied best texturing practices, including cel shading, UV maps, and/or PBR to achieve desired aesthetics; ensured that changes to existing character models were implemented quickly and in accordance with company requests.