Resume
71 Bell St
Manchester, CT 06040
860-645-1581
jephnielson@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Game Artist position that will enhance and utilize my academic and professional experience.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA. March 2007
Bachelor of Science in Video Game Art and Design
Manchester Community College, Manchester CT. 2002 - 2004
Graphic Design Major
SKILLS
Sprite art
Expert sprite artist and animator.
Optimization
Expert at optimizing graphics and resources, both 2d and 3d.
3D modeling
Very practiced at using 3d studio max to create characters and objects geared for ease in rigging in animation. Skilled in a variety of modeling techniques and capable of creating efficient models both high and low poly.
Unwrapping & texturing
Able to quickly and efficiently unwrap a 3d model and make good use of space and resolution. Excellent texture artist creating from scratch or photographs.
Rigging for animation
Knowledge of rigging to create characters with fluent motion avoiding stretching and distortion.
Leadership
Excellent leader and teacher.
2D & 3D animation
Skilled animating characters with both IK and FK as well as two dimensionally digitally and traditionally.
Digital drawing and painting
Expert with Photoshop for use in game art, graphic design, painting. photo manipulation, and texture work.
Traditional drawing and painting
Skilled at conceptualizing with traditional mediums as well as knowledgeable in a variety of drawing and animation techniques and theories.
Designing
Very experienced with game prototyping, concept design, blue printing, writing game documents, level building, and conceptual drawing.
Level designing & building
Skilled at creating balanced, strategic and entertaining level layouts using several game engines.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
3d Studio Max 8
Zbrush 3
Character Studio
Macromedia Flash
Adobe Photoshop
Game Maker
Adobe Illustrator
Game Editors: Valve’s Hammer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Javaground - Artist / Animator. December 2007 - Present
Sprite Artist, Animator, 3d Artist, Graphic Designer.
Copies Plus More - Graphic Designer. August 2007 - December 2007
Custom graphic design, layouts, editing, documents.
Starbucks Coffee - Barista. June 2003 - present
Customer Service, preparing and serving drinks, cash management.
YMCA of Pittsburgh - Customer Service Rep. May 2004 - November 2005
Maintained building appearance, child care, additional volunteer work.
Vector Marketing - Summer Sales Rep. Summer of 2003
Demonstrated, promoted and sold products to interested buyers.
Additional volunteer work:
Lutz Children’s Museum: Child care, advertising
Manchester Shelter: Collected donations
YMCA: Maintenance and customer service