I am a recent graduate from Texas A&M University seeking a position as a 2D character animator within the field. It is my long term goal to establish my own animation studio, and give people from all backgrounds the opportunity to shine and create their own stories, so that the representation behind the scenes matches the representation showcased on the silver screen.…

Nikole Arredondo

I am a recent graduate from Texas A&M University seeking a position as a 2D character animator within the field. It is my long term goal to establish my own animation studio, and give people from all backgrounds the opportunity to shine and create their own stories, so that the representation behind the scenes matches the representation showcased on the silver screen.…

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I am a recent graduate from Texas A&M University seeking a position as a 2D character animator within the field. It is my long term goal to establish my own animation studio, and give people from all backgrounds the opportunity to shine and create their own stories, so that the representation behind the scenes matches the representation showcased on the silver screen.

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Skills

ZB
ZBrush
3D
3D Model
Ac
Acrylic Illustration
Sh
Short Film
Procreate
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Experience Level

ZBrush
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Acrylic Illustration
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Procreate
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Substance Painter
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Unreal Engine 4
Intermediate
2D Animation
Intermediate
Charcoal Illustration
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Game Design
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Freelance Gig
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University
August 19, 2020 - May 10, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Computers & Electronics
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