Nathaniel Saunders
**** ******** **. **, ********** DC 20015
Tele: 202-***-****; Email: ****.********@*****.***
www.natesaunders.com
3D animator and digital artist with passion for visual creation. Trained in
traditional fine arts work, as well as digital media and animation.
Proficient in top professional graphics programs - Photoshop, Illustrator,
and Maya. Keen eye for detail, creative thinker able to integrate several
different artistic media or methods into a cohesive project.
Experience:
Freelance Digital Artist and 3D Animator, Washington D.C.
Various character animation and 2D digital art projects. Clients include
GetWellNetwork, Inc. and mycookiedipper.com. May 2009 to Present.
AlphaGraphics, Washington D.C. - Print Specialist
Taking and pricing customer orders, digitally formatting and printing a
wide variety of professional documents and images, performing various
bindery duties. September 2007 to September 2008.
Center for Digital Initiatives, Brown University Library:
Scanning/photographing materials and organizing computer files. June 2005
to January 2006.
TIC Summer Camp:
Computer Animation Instructor/Camp Counselor for technology and sports day
camp, teaching and supervising students ages 7 to 16. Summers 2003, 2004
and 2006.
Education:
CDIA Boston University - Certificate in 3D Animation, Class of May 2009
Brown University - Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts Concentration, Class of
2007
Relevant coursework: Fine Arts (drawing and painting), 3D Animation in Maya
and Cinema 4D, digital media production (using Photoshop, After Effects,
and Illustrator)
Syracuse University Study Abroad in Florence, Italy - Spring 2006 (Studio
Arts curriculum)
Technical Skills:
Proficient and/or familiar with graphics programs Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush,
Flash, Corel Painter, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator
Fine Arts training in multiple media
Extra-Curricular School Activities; Awards
Daily comic strip How To Get Down, Brown Daily Herald 2004-2007
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Roberta Joslin Award for Distinction in Visual Art - awarded by Brown
Faculty 2007
Representative Works:
Portfolio of drawings, paintings, digital images, and animations can be
seen at www.natesaunders.com