Collaborated with creative teams, including directors, writers, storyboard artists, and character designers, to bring 2D storyboards and concepts to life through captivating 3D animation for children’s television series, movies, and interactive media projects.
Designed and modeled highly stylized 3D characters, props, and environments that embody the unique visual style and branding of Fubies LLC’s original intellectual properties, adhering to established model sheets, style guides, and character rigs.
Animated engaging character performances, conveying distinct personalities, emotions, and comedic timing through exaggerated and expressive movements, facial expressions, and body mechanics.
Utilized industry-standard 3D animation software, such as Maya, 3DS Max, and Blender, to create high-quality keyframe animations, incorporating principles of animation like squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, timing, and secondary action.
Rigged and set up character rigs with advanced controls and deformation systems to enable efficient animation workflows and ensure smooth deformations during complex character motions.
Collaborated with lighting and rendering artists to ensure seamless integration of animated elements into final composited shots, addressing issues related to texturing, shading, and rendering.
Continuously refined and polished animations based on feedback from creative leads, directors, and supervisors, demonstrating a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Contributed to the development and optimization of efficient animation pipelines, tools, and workflows to streamline production processes and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced studio environment.
Stayed up-to-date with the latest 3D animation techniques, software tools, and industry trends, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior animators, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.