Summary

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

An artist who consistently pushes for refinement, and one who uses her creativity to deliver technical brilliance.
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CAREER HISTORY:

Freelance Artist - With over 10 years of experience
I have completed commissions across a wide range of industries, including small-format print production, mobile game development, animation, advertising, education, and tattoo design.
Working with clients from diverse backgrounds has strengthened my attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality.

Tattoo Apprenticeship w Top 10 Tattoo Barber Shop - Toronto, Canada
July, 2018~Mar, 2020

2D ANIMATOR - Northern Game Design Challenge 2019 - Sudbury, Ontario
Worked with indie game creators to create in-game characters, layouts and other assets.

2D ANIMATOR - Sudbury Game Design Challenge 2018 - Sudbury, Ontario
Responsible for the creation, implementation and design direction of 2D graphics and assets.

At the game design challenges, I was responsible for creating and extending the production pipeline to brings my teammates' games to life. I took concepts and created high quality images and assets from them, while collaborating with different artists during the game's development stages. I always explore new avenues and would constantly be mindful of time restrictions and design requirements.

Duties:
Polishing existing assets within time constraints.
Working to clear and defined milestones within a project.
Developing high quality and innovative motion graphic content.
Mentoring the work of fellow less experienced and junior artist.
Collaborating with teammates and giving useful feedback of design work.
Creating limited designs by working from concept art or photo reference.
Working with programmers and animators to create a graphically rich game.
Texturing a set range of style for environments, props, and characters.
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Strong modelling and texturing skills.
Strong fundamentals in traditional arts.
Always willing to help out in any other related tasks if needed.
Capable in balancing time constraints whilst maintaining quality.
Proficient in Photoshop and a wide range of other design software.
Keen eye for composition, lighting, shading, colour, detail and form.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

2014-2018 - Cambrian College - Ontario College Advanced Diploma (Animation)
2010-2014 - Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute - Ontario Secondary School Diploma
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PORTFOLIO: https://www.artstation.com/artist/poprocker566
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REFERENCES: Available on request.

Skills

Software proficiency

Photoshop

Flash

Animate

Premiere

After Effects

Maya

Mudbox

Storyboard Pro

Harmony

PaintTool SAI

Manga Studio

Krita

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