Alex Westphal
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Passionate and creative 3D artist based out of Indianapolis. I am experienced in taking concepts to the digital world and always looking for new ways to approach a task.
Motivated 3d Animator looking for new professional challenge and increasing responsibility. Knowledgeable about graphic design and print layouts for marketing purposes. Adept at bringing new life to existing characters and environments.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in collaborating with clients and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed
04.2019 - Current
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Simulated behaviors of objects by developing models.
- Used Blender to create computer-generated effects and simulations.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
Animator
Bioluminescence INC.
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with Jeron Braxton, who has won a Sundance Film Festival Award for top short animated film in 2018, on multiple projects
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Built upon existing character animation to develop new stories.
- Used Blender to create computer-generated effects and simulations.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
- Animated elements of large-scale projects for the internet and television
- Learned how to design aesthetically pleasing material and convey emotion
- Collaborated on the storyboarding process
- Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
Education
Trade Certificate - Software Development
Eleven Fifty Academy
Indiana12-2023
Skills
- Resilient
- Resourceful
- Storyboarder
- 3D Artist
- Animator
- Collaborator
- Creator
- Graphic design principles
- Character creation
- Expert in Blender
Commissioned projects
Includes commission projects. These projects required me to use my own style and approach based off of the client’s concept and direction in mind., https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1XzaBJoEJAH6VA3KR8NuEijH2WnNmglKc, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_OlWJqVOPrtxLRgvIT-gr_UHDrE4QE0l?usp=sharing
References
Jeron Braxton, jeronbraxton@gmail.com
Projects
Baby Demon by Adult Swim, Environment design and created plenty of supporting 3D assets based off drawn pictures, as well as some character rigging. Also added movement to other models., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XKKXhJUmto&ab_channel=AdultSwim GCDS Fashion Show (2020) Promotional video one and two, Animated the letters in the first video and created explosion effects for the second., https://www.instagram.com/p/CE45GraDJHd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link, https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNhf1fDIp9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Only One I Know by Sam.Sts, Consulted with the artist to design a song cover. Animated the song cover for a Youtube release., https://youtu.be/tFR2qIffecY
Programs
- Blender
- Adobe Photoshop
- Aseprite
- Premiere Pro
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Javascript
C#
HTML
MVC
Timeline
Animator
Bioluminescence INC.
01.2020 - 12.2022
Freelance Animator
Self-Employed
04.2019 - Current
Trade Certificate - Software Development
Eleven Fifty Academy