dtjohnson23@gmail.com

(951) 496-8609

Los Angeles

EDUCATION ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA

Bachelor in Science - Media Arts Animation | Orange County

WORK EXPERIENCE

Storyboard Artist/Revisionist and Illustrator with three years of animation experience seeks to leverage solid artistic skills and high-pressure administrative experience for a dynamic production environment. Proven adaptability to varying art styles, dedication to detail, and ability to thrive under rapidly changing priorities.

ANIMATOR

Raymond Entertainment Direct (2012-2013)

  • 3D Modeling & Animation: Created dynamic 3D assets and animations using [Maya], bringing projects to life.

  • Motion Graphics: Developed visually engaging motion graphics elements for utilizing [Adobe After Effects and Maya].

  • Storyboarding & Pitch Development: Translated creative concepts into clear storyboards and presentations, facilitating effective communication for commercial projects

ANIMATOR & RIGGER

HERE Studio/Diesel FXs (2012-2013)

  • Bipedal, live-action, SFX animation, Maya

  • Helped optimize for the project's specific needs

  • Streamlined the animation process and enabled specific visual effects.

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • Los Angeles LGBT Center - Volunteer for the LGBT Center for events fundraising.

  • APLA - Event volunteering, fundraising.

  • AIDS LifeCycle - Cross-country cycling event centered around medical care fundraising.

SKILLS

Production Management: Asana, Jira, Trello, etc. Adobe Suite: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Other: Maya, Unity Engine, Toon Boom, etc.

Administration: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Deadline Management, Critical Thinking

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT COURSES

Figural and Gesture Drawing (Walt Disney TV Animation), Art of Storyboarding (Animation Guild), Story Development with Casey Keith (Brainstorm)