I am a resourceful and detail-oriented 3D animator skilled in various 3D software programs. I bring existing characters and assets to life and am always looking for new professional challenges and increased responsibility. I combine technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging objectives, collaborating effectively with teams and contributing to the design and rigging of character rigs.…

Chelsi Chica

I am a resourceful and detail-oriented 3D animator skilled in various 3D software programs. I bring existing characters and assets to life and am always looking for new professional challenges and increased responsibility. I combine technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging objectives, collaborating effectively with teams and contributing to the design and rigging of character rigs.…

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I am a resourceful and detail-oriented 3D animator skilled in various 3D software programs. I bring existing characters and assets to life and am always looking for new professional challenges and increased responsibility. I combine technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging objectives, collaborating effectively with teams and contributing to the design and rigging of character rigs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Animation Intern at Real Art Daily (RAD) Productions, CA
March 8, 2025 - Present
I've had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Real Art Daily (RAD) Productions as an animation intern. There, I worked with industry professionals across departments to solve shared challenges. These experiences have equipped me with valuable skills in troubleshooting, independent research, and problem-solving that would allow me to make an immediate contribution to your team and projects. My responsibilities included creating creature animations based on the director's vision and team input, assisting fellow animators with their shots during tight deadlines, collaborating with the rigging department to improve character rigs, and importing 3D animations into Unreal Engine for project research and testing. Through these experiences, I've learned to effectively combine my technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging objectives.
3D Animator & Modeler at Chico State Studios, Chico, CA
September 22, 2023 - May 14, 2024
- Cleaned and prepared Motion Capture data for use in Unreal Engine. - Imported 3D animation from Maya into Unreal Engine as shots were adjusted. - Utilized UE5 additive layer to adjust character animations as necessary. - Utilized UE5 Live Link Feature to streamline facial animation onto Metahumans. - Modeled and designed 3D assets that were successfully rigged and animated.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Chico State University, Chico, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet
    paper Unreal Engine Cinematic - Ballet

    Here it is! My pride and joy in its dark and gloomy glory!

    After a very sentimental rewatch of the classic Billy Elliot film, I felt inspired to create my own short tribute to my favorite movie! Using Unreal Engine’s fantastic sequencer feature, I’ve begun putting together a handful of cinematic shots. To take advantage of all the great tools offered, I used the LiveLink feature to streamline the facial animations I recorded onto my character. I was also able to get my hands on some great motion capture ballet exercises by “AnotherKindOfBlue” that I retargeted to my custom Metahuman, utilizing quite a bit of additive layers to achieve the final result.

    This project was a blast to work on, and I’m glad I was able to show my appreciation for my favorite film, no matter how short. I hope you enjoy it!

    Artstation: https://chelsichica726.artstation.com/
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chelsi-chica