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Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 234 567 890 Location: 1428 Elm Street, Springfield, IL, 62704

Dynamic and creative Senior Animator with over 10 years of experience in the animation industry. Expert in bringing characters and scenes to life through innovative animation techniques. A proven leader, capable of managing projects from concept through to final delivery, ensuring high-quality standards are met. Passionate about storytelling and dedicated to collaborating with teams to create engaging and memorable animation experiences.

• Character Animation
• 3D Modeling & Texturing
• Storyboarding
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Creative Direction
• Technical Problem Solving
• Client Communication

• Software: Maya, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Unity, Unreal Engine
• Certifications: Certified Maya Professional, Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
• Programming Languages: Python (for scripting in animation projects)

Senior Animator at Animagic Studios

Springfield, IL (Feb 2017 - Present) - Led animation teams on major projects, from conceptualization to final animation, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. - Developed innovative animation techniques that resulted in a 15% reduction in project timelines. - Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on animation principles, software proficiency, and career development.

Lead Animator at Digital Dreams Entertainment

Chicago, IL (May 2012 - Jan 2017) - Played a pivotal role in the animation of characters and environments for several award-winning video games. - Collaborated with art directors to ensure animation integrity within the project's artistic vision. - Implemented efficient workflows using Python scripts, improving project efficiency by 20%.

Junior Animator at Creative Visions Studio

Naperville, IL (Aug 2008 - Apr 2012) - Assisted in the animation of scenes and characters for various animation shorts and commercials. - Gained proficiency in 3D modeling, rigging, and texture painting. - Engaged in creative brainstorming sessions to develop animation concepts and storyboards.

• Master of Fine Arts in Animation University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008
• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art Illinois State University, Normal, 2005
• Continuous Learning: Regularly attending workshops and conferences related to animation technology, storytelling, and leadership.

James Holden Creative Director at Animagic Studios Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 312 555 0198

Alex Johnson Senior Game Developer at Digital Dreams Entertainment Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 312 555 0245