Animate 2D/3D assets and VFX for match-3 games: Emoji Blitz, Frozen Adventures, Disney Magic Match 3D. Work with engineers and animators to develop efficiency tools. Formulate and execute animation process improvements to allow for smoother production flow. Guide junior animators on how to create particle effects and project optimization best practices.

Animator / VFX Artist at Monarc Gaming Labs

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Animate 2D/3D UI, symbols, win animations, and VFX (particle effects) for social casino mobile games. Create and implement Unity and Spine animations into games, set up Mecanim and optimize art assets. Standardized animation process between Photoshop, Spine, and Unity. Mentor other animators and give feedback to uphold high quality in animations.

Freelance

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Storyboards @ Curious Media - Scholastic Read Along Book videos; 2D Animation and Motion graphics @ Adapted Mind - Educational math web games; Storyboards, Motion graphics @ Hero4Hire - My Little Pony: Friendship Games commercial, Houghton Mifflin 'Text in Focus' critical reading videos; 2D Generalist @ JANIMATION - Dillo Insurance commercial, United Way Apps for Kids

Game Artist / Animator at Glu Mobile

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Animate characters and UI for Katy Perry Pop, Racing Rivals, and Car Town. Create props and animations in Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Spine, and Unity. Meet with supervisors, technical artists, and programmers to give daily progress reports.

Storyboard Artist at Soup2Nuts

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Key poses, pacing, and acting for Astroblast!, a space-themed children’s cartoon. Create storyboard animatics in Flash with scenes timed out to audio provided. Maintain organized files and naming conventions with supervisor and team mates to streamline work flow.