Hello, please have a thorough look at my portfolio to see my range. I’m an experienced designer and development artist for all ages - 9 yrs at DreamWorks. Thank you, Conrad

Conrad Schmidt

Hello, please have a thorough look at my portfolio to see my range. I’m an experienced designer and development artist for all ages - 9 yrs at DreamWorks. Thank you, Conrad

Available to hire

Hello, please have a thorough look at my portfolio to see my range. I’m an experienced designer and development artist for all ages - 9 yrs at DreamWorks. Thank you, Conrad

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Vis Dev Artist / Animator / Modeler at DreamWorks
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Contributed as a visual development artist, animator, modeler, and texture specialist on multiple notable projects including "Gabby’s Doll House – the Movie," "Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight," "Dragons Race to the Edge," "Spirit Riding Free," and "Troll Hunters." Responsibilities included pre-visualization, hyper-realistic and stylized set design, CG environment creation, 2D and 3D animation, VFX animation, team coordination, design supervision, and texture painting.
Animator at ADHD
December 31, 2013 - September 1, 2025
Worked as an animator contributing to projects over the course of 2 years.
Game Designer at X4 Games
December 31, 2011 - September 1, 2025
Designed and developed 42 custom levels, along with animation, FX, UI, and puzzle design.
Art Director, Game Designer at TextPlus
December 31, 2009 - September 1, 2025
Led art direction and game design efforts on various projects between 2007 and 2009.
Animator at Titmouse
December 31, 2006 - September 1, 2025
Provided animation services from 2004 to 2006 on diverse projects.
Animation and Story Boards at BBB (Disney Imagineering)
December 31, 2002 - September 1, 2025
Created animation and storyboards, including designs and animations for Disney World Interactive Experience "Space Ship Earth" ride.
Art Director & Game Designer at Basis Applied Technology
December 31, 1999 - September 1, 2025
Directed art and game design for projects in Vancouver from 1997 to 1999.
Animator and StoryBoards, GagWriter at a.k.a. Cartoon
December 31, 1996 - September 1, 2025
Worked as an animator, storyboard artist, and gag writer from 1994 to 1996.
Animator and Illustrator at Humongous Entertainment
December 31, 1993 - September 1, 2025
Provided animation and illustration services from 1990 to 1993.
Vis Dev Artist / Animator / Modeler at DreamWorks
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
Pre-visualization, CG environment design, texture painting, and VFX animation for CGI animation and live-action productions.
Animator at ADHD
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Created character animation and performances in a fast-paced studio environment.
Game Designer at X4 Games
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Led design of game mechanics, level design, and puzzles for numerous levels; integrated art and gameplay features.
Art Director & Game Designer at TextPlus
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Directed visual development and game design elements for apps/games; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Animator at Titmouse
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Produced animation sequences and contributed to character motion across projects.
Animation & Story Boards at BBB (Disney Imagineering)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Created animation and storyboards for interactive experiences and rides.
Art Director, GagWriter at Basis Applied Technology
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Art direction and gag writing for tech projects.
Animator & StoryBoards, GagWriter at a.k.a. Cartoon
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
2D animation and storyboard work with gag writing.
Animator & Illustrator at Humongous Entertainment
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993
Animation and illustration for children's games.
Instructor at Studio Arts, Ltd
June 1, 2025 - Present
Vis Dev Artist / Production Designer at Imaginary Planet
June 1, 2025 - Present
Visual development and production design for projects.
Vis Dev Artist / Animator / Modeler at Contract Remote, Portland, OR
June 1, 2025 - Present
Vis Dev Artist / Animator / Modeler on remote contract.
Animator at DreamWorks
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
Animation work for DreamWorks projects, remote from Glendale, CA.

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet