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Ashley Talbot

Ashley Talbot

Tampa

Summary

Hands-on 3D Modeling Director with extensive experience in modeling, lighting, texturing, and compositing. Proven track record in creating high-quality assets while leading and developing teams of artists. Expert in Maya, 3Ds Max, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on mentoring talent, and enhancing production workflows. Committed to leveraging industry expertise to inspire and guide professionals and emerging talent.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of 3D Modeling

Rooms To Go
Seffner
02.2025 - Current
  • Directed and mentored a team of 15 3D artists, fostering collaboration and skill development.
  • Served as primary liaison among production teams, supervisors, and clients to align vision with execution.
  • Established best practices for modeling, texturing, animation, and lighting, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Conducted individual and group critiques and training sessions, providing feedback that improved output quality.
  • Oversaw project management processes, ensuring timely completion of key deliverables.

3D Generalist

Rooms To Go
Seffner
02.2022 - 02.2025

Developed a strong foundation as a generalist with a specialized focus on 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and compositing for commercial projects.

Built high-quality, optimized 3D assets from concept to final render, adhering to strict technical and artistic guidelines.

Created high and low poly assets for various needs, such as game ready assets for AR and real time viewers

Created textures, materials, and lighting setups to meet the needs of a variety of projects.

Team leader for various projects in production, with a strong emphasis on ensuring technical training.

Generalist Freelancer

Self-employed
Tampa
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw delivery of multiple client projects while maintaining quality benchmarks.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging motion graphics using Cinema 4D.
  • Participated in meetings to define 3D modeling requirements and establish project timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
05-2019

Software

Maya / 3DsMax / Blender / ZBrush / Marvelous Designer / Substance Painter / Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects / Premier / Cinema4D

Timeline

Director of 3D Modeling

Rooms To Go
02.2025 - Current

3D Generalist

Rooms To Go
02.2022 - 02.2025

Generalist Freelancer

Self-employed
09.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation

Lynn University
Ashley Talbot