Vanessa Velasquez

Experience

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  SYNQ Animation Studios

  Feb 2006 - Apr 2008

  3D Modeler and Texture Artist

  3D Modeler – Telemundo Film Festival "Fiesta de Peliculas"Hard surface asset modeling for varying promotional scenesBuilding and skyscraper modeling for city shotsPolygonal clean up of models in accordance with texturing team’s needs 3D Modeler – PC Game “To Hell and Back”Low resolution asset modeling for firemen charactersLow resolution environment modeling for level designsUV unwrapping and atlas layout for multiple surface texturingGenerated low and high res models for in game and cinematic useTexture Artist – Miami Science MuseumUV unwrap various bipedal and quadruped modelsProcedural and painted texturing with the use of PhotoshopGenerated high resolution diffuse, normal, and displacement maps for production renderingRigger – The MistProvided Basic rigging support for main tentacle modelPainted weights on main tentacle keeping deformation integrity3D Modeler – Independent Film “Scapegoat”Hard surface mechanical modeling for car chase High poly topology clean up to mid range poly countUV unwrap of mechanical assetsEditor – Studio ReelEdited studio reel using aftereffects and adobe premiereManaged video sources for correct studio representationGenerated video effects for more dynamic editing Show less

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  Freelance Interior Design Client

  Feb 2008 - Mar 2008

  3D Architectural Modeler

  3D Modeler – Floor plan AssetsModeled architectural assets for AutoCAD integrationModels were based on floor plan layout and had to match exact size dimensions for perfect import to AutoCADModels generated using reference material and scale dimensions provided by client

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  Iron Bridge Tools

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

  3D Environment Artist

  3D Modeler/Texture Artist – UFC web advertsAsset modeling for Rashad Evans fight announcementGenerated quality models of training gym and UFC cage based on UFC references Designed and modeled office scene and wind tunnel training environmentUV unwrap all environment and character assets for map generation of high quality texturesGenerated high quality diffuse and normal mapsProduced procedural and painted maps for environments and character propsTroubleshooting of Mental Ray during rendering Show less

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  Jaibana Stuidios

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  3D Artist

  3D Artist -WildThings Advertisement - Reebok Advertisement - Senokot AdvertisementCreation of product high resolution, realistic models for interactive mediaMatching of modeled assets to image reference to be used in 3D web interactive mediaRetopologizing of assets to meet client needsTroubleshoot product modeling to exact specifications in accordance to client feedbackCreation of high resolution character models for animationCleanup of high poly topology models and conversion to mid-range poly countCreation of UV layouts for character models Show less

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  Zoobe message entertainment GmbH

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  3D Artist

  Creation of product mid to high resolution models for interactive mediaRetopologizing of assets to meet client needsCleanup of high poly topology models and conversion to mid-range poly countGenerated UV layout of 3D polygonal assetsProcedural and hand painted texturingCompositing, Rotoscoping, Editing, and Rendering of animated image backgrounds and assetsCreation of display items for mobile app store UI elementsExport and troubleshooting of assets within the mobile engine Show less

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  CNG Studios LLC

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  2D/3D Artist

  2D/3D Artist - Berry Blast - Baby Bird Rescue - Gold Hunt - Circuitron - Fast Fast Food - ZombieliciousLead design artist in Berry Blast game and ZombieliciousCreated high quality character and environment designs for Windows 8 Desktop and Windows Mobile platformsGenerated 2D assets in Illustrator and Photoshop including background design for gameplay mechanicsCreated 3D assets for 2D game Image correction and attention to detail to maintain quality assurance and company standardsGenerated multi-pose sprites for game animations in Construct 2 Show less

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  Miami International University

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2021

  Adjunct Professor

  Conduct class lectures during specified times. Devised and design course content and lesson plans. Assessed and reviewed various student pieces. Provide feedback to students during portfolio reviews and presentations when requested. Contribute to the improvement of the department through personal research and professional development initiatives. Meet academic deadlines and maintain a high standard of academic excellence in and outside of the classrooms.

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  Nuclei3D

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  3D Game Designer

  Created 3D character assets for upcoming Indie game. Generate 3D models based on concept designs. Atlas and generate UV texture maps for props and enemy models. Generate and model designs for additional props and alternate character outfits. Be present and contribute to the overall design decisions for final product look.

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  Miami Dade College

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2021

  Adjunct Instructor

  Adjunct professor for Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator

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  AppLovin

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  3D Designer
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  Noitom

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Technical Character Animator
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  Archetype-IO

  Nov 2023 - now

  Technical Director