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I am a highly motivated 3D animator and UNLV graduate with over three years of 3D modeling and animation experience. I have a strong passion for independent content and a keen interest in using animation and virtual production to tell captivating and innovative stories.…

Kai Manigault

3D Animator, Animator, Character Designer, +3

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I am a highly motivated 3D animator and UNLV graduate with over three years of 3D modeling and animation experience. I have a strong passion for independent content and a keen interest in using animation and virtual production to tell captivating and innovative stories.…

Available to hire

Las Vegas, United States

I am a highly motivated 3D animator and UNLV graduate with over three years of 3D modeling and animation experience.

I have a strong passion for independent content and a keen interest in using animation and virtual production to tell captivating and innovative stories.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Animator at Indie Film Factory

December 1, 2024 - Present

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.

Animation Intern at XAVATAR

April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

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.

Production Assistant at V Studios

April 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

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.