3-D Digital Artist
Resume:
Michael D. Crabtree – *-D Digital Artist
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Website: www.ArtRexDesigns.com
Primary Objective: I wish to further my career in the field of 3-D Graphics or Animation.
Summary: I am a professional digital artist well-versed in Autodesk© Maya, as well as
Adobe© Photoshop and Illustrator. I also have intermediate experience with Final Cut Pro,
Adobe© After-Effects & InDesign. I possess excellent drawing & storyboarding skills. I am a
team player, good at brain-storming ideas. I always welcome change and enjoy learning
new things.
Job History:
Digital Artist (self-employed)
- Created various illustrations & logos for various clients
- created 3-D Models for various clients
Art REX Designs, Inc. (July 2008 – present)
Product Data Technician
- responsible for keeping product information accurate & displayed properly
- helps with marketing & graphics work
- product photography as needed
Filters-NOW.com (June 2010 – present)
3-D Modeler & Digital Artist
- created various 3-D models for vehicle wraps & ad series
- created basic rigging, UV maps & texturing
- helped with conceptual art & design
Intelligent Design Studio (May 2005 – July 2008)
Professional Experience:
Logos: Chaos & Critters Animal Rescue, SSuperior SSerpents, Adams Agent, Clippendales Pet
Grooming, JKobylka Reptiles, Southwest Alabama Generators Sales & Service, P.R.E.S.E.R.V.E.,
Vehicle Wrap Designs (3-D work): Mobile Popcorn, Azalea City DJs, Mobile Kitchen, etc.
3-D Work – “Parable of the Lost Sheep” (senior project):
- senior story-board artist
- character concepts & 3-D modeling
- character blend-shapes for facial expressions
- UV / texture mapping
Academic History:
B.S. in Character Animation with minor in Graphic Design
Southern Adventist University
July 2003 – May 2007
Artistic Skills:
- Adobe© software: I am most knowledgeable in PhotoShop & Illustrator, with intermediate
experience in InDesign & After Effects. I am also proficient with a WACOM tablet, and
specialize in digital illustration & vector graphics.
- Autodesk© Maya - created many models of various characters, props & simple
environments; many characters were fully-textured with basic rigging. Have also created
several characters with blend shapes for facial expressions.
- Intermediate experience with Final Cut Pro
- Very familiar with fundamental design & animation principles
- Adept at conceptual art and story-boarding
- Perfectionist; good eye for detail
- Can function on a Macintosh Operating System
Professional Skills:
- Can work equally alone as well as in a group setting
- Good at asking questions & taking instructions
- Always open for criticism & can take it well
- Very organized & efficient
- Good grammar & speaking skills
- Flexible & eager to learn new things
- Able to interpret others’ ideas well
- Familiar with Microsoft© Word & Excel
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