RYAN ZARZECKI

LinkedIn: Ryan Zarzecki • Philadelphia, PA

Cell 773-***-**** • adh2ow@r.postjobfree.com

CHARACTER ARTIST

Performance Profile

Fun, passionate, gamer with a collaborative mindset and generalist toolbox to serve the Team. Proactive, self-starter in brain storming, designing and modeling who pays attention to timelines.

• Hand’s on experience with pipeline flow, UV maps, clean topology, texture mapping and character design.

• Humble Leadership qualities, Team oriented with diverse background experience in Gaming, Medical, Salon, Business Marketing, Cartoon and Industrial industries. Core Competencies / Technical Skills

Project Pipeline Flow ZBrush 2020 Sketching & Painting

3D Printing Photoshop CC Training & Development

High & Low Topology Time Management Focus X Normal

Character Sculpting Substance Painter Game Design

Game Art Un-Real Engine 4 Change Agent

UV Mapping Maya / 3D Coat Asset Modeling

Photo Realistic Rendering Character Collaboration Self-Driven PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

24 Seven/ Pivot Point International, Chicago, IL 2018- Current

Create realistic and stylized mannequins; designed and produced head models and 3D printing files for international customer’s global training program. Client is an International Hair Training Organization who has established relationship with Paul Mitchell.

3D Modeler –Contractor

• Reduced error rate by 90% on previous models submitted for production resulting in improved customer satisfaction.

• Research on Pinterest female and male bone structures to digitally sculpt realistic, high fashion models in a crunched timeframe.

• Saved $300K in finalized 3D printed head used for Training stylists by hollowing out head. Final model was distributed globally.

• Meeting 1 to 2 week back to back deadlines with 100% execution while maintaining first time quality. Plump Pixel, Atlanta, GA 2015-

Current

Independent Studio who produces Animation, Models, High Poly Digital Sculpting, Project Management, and Conceptual for Cartoon Network, Dream Works, Lego, and Adult Swim to name a few. Work is performed remote from Chicago or travel to Atlanta based on client demand. 3D Modeler-Contractor

• Created five low topology models for undisclosed title name for TV cartoon pilots.

• Partnered with Studio owner to create multiple Asian inspired Heroes for 3D cartoon that was animated.

• Produced high and low modeling of assets for cartoons ensuring 5K polygons or less. RYAN ZARZECKI Cell 773-***-**** adh2ow@r.postjobfree.com PAGE TWO Razor Edge Games, Phoenix, AZ

2017-2017

Organic creature creation, sculpting, modeling, producing high/low topology for AAA game named “Eden’s Fall”. Character Artist- Contractor

• Creation of new, original, organic models of characters, animals and assets in post-apocalyptic genre in Maya, Z Brush and 3D Coat.

• Identify errors in existing models in 3D Coat / Maya / ZBrush correcting design, topology, and ensuring rigger pre-requisites are met to limit downtime.

• Engaged in weekly remote team meeting where I was held accountable to timelines, feedback and first time quality.

• Improved existing contractors topology on older models ensuring proper edge loops; expectation was 12k for polygons or less saving the company 80 hours.

RyZar Concepts, Chicago, IL

2013-

Current

Representing myself as an independent contractor (1099) to Medical, Marketing, Gaming, Graphics Arts, Logo Design, Creative and Business industries. Open to projects as available that don’t compete with my existing responsibilities.

Character Artist- Generalist

• Sketched and digitally sculpted 2D & 3D model teeth proposal for large, dental group.

• Eliminated topology errors, improper edge loops and Ngons from former contractors work at Never Lose Productions saving 45 hours’ worth of re-work.

• Hosted weekly team meetings and updated project plan for VOC Consulting Group.

• Partnered with Web Site Design Company to provide concept, character design and website sample for Chicago based Meteorologist.

• Logo Design work produced 10k in revenue in a four week period with a 100% customer satisfaction. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts & Science, Animation

WESTWOOD COLLEGE

Associate of Industrial Design and Technology, Modeling, Special Effects Makeup ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

Portfolio: ryzar.artstation.com

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