Alex Torres
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Animator, Compositor, 2D Flash Animator, Animation Assistant
Education
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY 2009-2012
Bachelors Degree in Traditional Animation
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY 2009
Associates Degree in Art & Advertising Design
Skills
• Proficient in Flash, Aftereffects, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Expertise in sketching, drawing cartoons and logo design
• Skilled as a digital artist with Cintiq 21UX
• Excellent versatility with different animation styles
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure, independently and collaboratively
• Wrote and recorded music for animation soundtracks
Work Experience
Sesame Workshop 6/2012
Freelance Animator
• Animated new cut scenes for Tone Cube Dim Sum Project with creative control
• Animated over 20 dancing icons such as fish, vehicle, rain etc. for Sesame Learning
• Exported PNG Sequences for Animation Supervisor
Sesame Workshop 1/2012- 5/2012
Animation Department Intern
• Animated a ‘skipping’ walk cycle, animation and lip sync of Big Bird for Sesame Chinese
• Animated an intro scene involving several characters at once for Sesame Chinese
• Assisted in the creative process with the Art Director for upcoming Sesame Application
Affinity LLC New York, NY 10/2011- 2/2012
Scanner Associate
• Scanned and uploaded ads for Affinity’s VISTA Print Effectiveness Rating Service
• Responsible for image quality of Ads for Online Survey
PM Sports New York, NY 12/2010 - 1/2011