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Hi, I'm Ares McBurney. I'm a highly motivated animator and 3D designer with a focus on 3D modelling, VFX, and game design. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready visuals and collaborating across healthcare, construction, and creative industries. I'm known for integrity, creativity, and a business-minded approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, welcome feedback, and love finding unique, narrative-driven design solutions.…Hi, I'm Ares McBurney. I'm a highly motivated animator and 3D designer with a focus on 3D modelling, VFX, and game design. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready visuals and collaborating across healthcare, construction, and creative industries. I'm known for integrity, creativity, and a business-minded approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, welcome feedback, and love finding unique, narrative-driven design solutions.

Ares McBurney

Animator, 3D Animator, Visual Effects Artist, +2

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Hi, I'm Ares McBurney. I'm a highly motivated animator and 3D designer with a focus on 3D modelling, VFX, and game design. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready visuals and collaborating across healthcare, construction, and creative industries. I'm known for integrity, creativity, and a business-minded approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, welcome feedback, and love finding unique, narrative-driven design solutions.…Hi, I'm Ares McBurney. I'm a highly motivated animator and 3D designer with a focus on 3D modelling, VFX, and game design. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready visuals and collaborating across healthcare, construction, and creative industries. I'm known for integrity, creativity, and a business-minded approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, welcome feedback, and love finding unique, narrative-driven design solutions.

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Hi, I’m Ares McBurney. I’m a highly motivated animator and 3D designer with a focus on 3D modelling, VFX, and game design. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready visuals and collaborating across healthcare, construction, and creative industries.

I’m known for integrity, creativity, and a business-minded approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, welcome feedback, and love finding unique, narrative-driven design solutions.

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Work Experience

Graduate 3D Modeller & Animator at BMD Group

February 9, 2026 - June 4, 2026

Developed high-quality 3D assets and animations for civil engineering and construction presentations; produced detailed 3D models from design documentation to support project coordination and delivery; assisted with 12D models to contribute to national traffic planning; created construction sequence animations to assist planning and stakeholder engagement; supported BIM/VDC coordination processes, identifying and resolving system clashes; generated accurate 3D models and 2D documentation for on-site teams.

Graphic & Motion Design Intern at LiveLab

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Designed and animated logo variations using Adobe After Effects; produced film intros and outros aligned with client briefs; applied research and feedback to refine creative outputs; delivered polished, client-ready design solutions.

3D & Motion Design Intern at 3pstudio

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Produced animated logos and motion graphics for commercial clients; designed 2D/3D assets and simulations; applied physics-based techniques to enhance realism; collaborated with clients to refine and implement design direction.

Crew Member at McDonald's

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Delivered customer service in high-pressure environments; maintained food safety and hygiene standards; operated kitchen equipment efficiently; collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Animator (Group Project) at SAE University College

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Produced animatic sequences within a team environment; applied the 12 Principles of Animation; supported character design and visual development.

Production / 3D Artist at Griffith University Film Production (Pappouli)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Pitched original concept and co-wrote script; conducted interviews and managed recording equipment; modeled and textured 3D assets; produced character and environment animations; created production-ready 3D assets.

3D Environment and Character Design at Griffith University Projects

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Designed low-poly and realistic 3D environments; UV unwrapping, bump mapping, and rendering techniques; rigged and animated characters; delivered production-ready assets.

VFX & 3D Animation Contributor at Choose Your Adventure Live Action Game

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Produced VFX and 3D animation sequences; contributed to narrative and story development; managed camera equipment and on-set support.

Animatic Concept Artist at Griffith University / Pappouli

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Developed animated story sequences and created concept art to support visual direction.