3D Animation Generalist
Resume:
MILENA BARKER
*D Animation Generalist Digital Artist
208-***-**** ************@*****.*** Bountiful, UT
SUMMARY
I am a skilled 3D animation generalist with hands-on experience across the entire production pipeline, including pre-production planning, modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering, post-production compositing, and effects. My versatility, creative artistry, and technical expertise empower me to transform ideas into compelling visual experiences that resonate with audiences.
I have excelled at both independant and collaborative projects and ventures in film, video games, advertisements, showcases, training videos, and immersive VR experiences.
EXPERIENCE
3D Animator
Infuse Medical
2023 - 2025 Lehi, UT
Produced high-fidelity animations showcasing intricate medical devices and procedures for marketing and training under tight deadlines Completed 30+ projects on time and on budget
Modeled, textured, rigged, and animated soft-body anatomical and mechanical assets for a 3-hour animated medical training film Developed a reusable rigged liquid simulation tool in Maya, significantly enhancing project efficiency
External Media Team Consultant
Their Story is Our Story
2022 - 2023 Salt Lake City, UT
Advised External Media team while creating content to promote the sharing of first-hand refugee stories
Delivered illustrations and videos featured on company website and social media
Collaborated with worldwide strategy team to plan future animation projects including parameters and budgeting
Animation Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
2021 Provo, UT
Interfaced with large teams to plan and create multiple animated projects Team roles included modeller, set dresser, lighter, render wrangler, and texture artist for the Student Emmy-winning animated short Stowaway Main character texture artist for student game NeoKaiju Art Instructor
Freelance Art Instructor
2019 Rexburg, ID
Worked with different age groups teaching art fundamentals Tutored undergraduate students in college-level art classes Taught classes of 6-12 year olds over three months, covering practical art fundamentals and theory
EDUCATION
BFA Degree in Animation
Brigham Young University
2016 - 2022 Provo, UT
Awarded the 2019 program talent scholarship
Worked on 5 student animation projects:
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Death and Delilah, Salt, Stowaway, NeoKaiju,
Cenote
SOFTWARE
3D and Modeling
Maya, ZBrush, Houdini
Texturing and Shading
Substance Painter, Photoshop
Rendering
Vray, Renderman
Compositing and Effects
Nuke, After Effects
FIND ME ONLINE
Demo Reel
https://youtu.be/tyihG0Hv5wA
www.linkedin.com/in/milena-barker
https://www.instagram.com/hwathwugu/
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