Ryan Maesen
www.ryanmaesen.com
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OBJECTIVE: 2D-3D ANIMATOR, ILLUSTRATOR, CHARACTER & CONCEPT DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN,

PROFILE:

1 A personable, creative self-starter and organized artist who can
cope under pressure and work in deadline driven environments.
2 Proven leadership, training, team support, multi-tasking,
problem-solving skills.
3 Demonstrated knowledge of all skills and techniques required for the
production and coordination of high quality 3D computer animation
projects utilized advanced skills in solid modeling, realistic 3D
lighting techniques, particle systems, character rigging, texture
mapping, and animation and character design.
4 Storyboarding experience.
5 Proficient in Maya, XSI Softimage, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and
Premiere.
6 Extensive experience in Illustrator, After Effects, ImageReady, Cakewalk, Sound
Forge, PowerPoint.
7 Web Design and HTML knowledge and abilities.
8 Strong graphic design, digital imaging, masking and compositing
skills.
9 A Fine Artist in watercolor, charcoal, pencil and oil.
10 Full scope of experience in glass etching and sandblasting.
11 Excellent listening and communication skills; able to readily
establish a strong sense of trust and professionalism with individuals at all
levels of responsibilities.
12 Easily masters new challenges, concepts, products, services, policies
and procedures.
13 Willing and eager to work with, teach and learn from others in a team
environment while collaborating on creative projects and achieving
common goals for jobs involving graphic design, 2D-3D character
animation and digital imaging.

EDUCATION:

Pixar Animation Class
Academy of Arts College San Francisco, 2007

Advanced Animation
Lighting and Texturing
Animation for Video Games
Academy of Arts College San Francisco, 2005 - 2007

3D Animation and Digital Effects
Vancouver Film School, 2003

Certificate in 3D Animation Multimedia Arts and Technology Department
Santa Barbara City College, 2002


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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

2009 Independent Author
Illustrator for children's book

2009 Graphic Artist for CoreTechs
Designed Logo and content for the web.

2008-09 Art Director for Hewlett-Packard / Albin Engineering
In charge of Storyboards, character design, logo design as
well as the overall look and feel of the project.

2008 Patents2Market
Building 3D models with textures of people’s creative visions
to be submitted to companies.

2008 Animation Instructor for Edventure More!
Teaching stop-motion animation to elementary school children.

2007 Photo Restoration for First Data Bank
Used Photoshop to touchup, modify and restore photos.

2006 Illustrator for published book – From Heimat to Home
Illustrated cover art for a biography written by Susan Nankervis

2005 Lead Animator for Kiwi Pets
Duties included character design, storyboards, modeling,
animation, visual effects, lighting and texturing.

2004 Lead Animator on a film called: "A Mosquito Tale"
In charge of creating storyboards, character design, modeling,
animation, visual effects, lighting, texturing and sound.

2004 Computer Technician for Occupational Therapy Training Program
Updated and maintained computer network.

2004 Animator for Video South Pacific
Multiple projects included modeling, lighting, texturing,
compositing and animation.

2004 Graphic Designer for El Rio
In charge of compositing photos and logo design.

2003 Character Designer for multiple projects
In charge of character design and concept art .

2002 Team Animator for TV commercial used for COX Cable
Worked on modeling and animation.

2002 Team Animator on Trailer for Multimedia Festival
Worked on modeling and animation.

1999-2002Computer Technician for Firstline, Inc.
Repaired and maintained computers.

1994-1996Apprentice at Dimensional Design
Acquired graphic design skills on multiple jobs, including sign
work, lettering, painting, mounting, sandblasting, glass
etching, wood carving, acid etching, and glue chipping.

1994–1995Student Intern
Duties included working for Channel 8 television station.
Collaborated on short films, stop motion animations, visual
effects, video recording and editing.

1994 Art Teacher at Vallemar Elementary School
In charge of teaching hand drawn art to elementary school
children.

1994 Logo Designer
Commissioned to design a cartoon logo for a local
business.
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Skills:

- Storyboarding
- Concept Design
- Character Design
- Strong understanding of color and light
- Fine Art background
- Life Drawing
- Punctual and able to meet deadlines
- Multi-tasking
- Team Player
- Knowledge of cinematic techniques, language and shot composition
- Understanding of anatomy, motion, and timing
- Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Maya, XSI SoftImage, Dreamweaver, and Premiere,
- Easy to work with and a great sense of humor
- Love to learn and share knowledge with others
- Sign work: Design, lettering, painting, mounting, sandblasting, glass etching,
gold leaf, mold making, vinyl, wood carving, acid etching, and glue chipping.
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AWARDS:
Accepted into the Pixar Animation classes at The Academy of Arts 2007
2nd runner up in art contest hosted by Jay Shultz, Nickelodeon 2007
Demo Reel shown at SIGGRAPH 2004, 2004
Inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2002
Dean’s List at Santa Barbara City College, 2002
Awarded 1st Place in Fine Arts, San Mateo County Fair, Watercolor, 1995
Received Best of Show in Fine Arts, San Mateo County Fair, Watercolor, 1995
Selected as a California Arts Scholar, California State Summer School of the Arts, 1994-1995
Won Best of Show at the Pacifica Art Guild, Watercolor, 1993
Received 1st Place, Dinotopia Artistic Imagination Competition, Colored Pencil, 1992

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Animator / Illustrator / Graphic Artist / Photoshop Master / Logo Design

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