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David Vasquez

Tuckerton

Summary

Creative character artist with ZBrush and Blender proficiency. Expertise in developing full 3D characters while optimizing for game engines like Unity. Committed to delivering high-quality designs through effective collaboration and iterative feedback integration while being flexible and quick to learn.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Character Artist

Self Employed Web
02.2022 - Current
  • Stylized character artist.
  • Main experience with Zbrush, Substance painter, Blender, Unity and VR.
  • Developed full 3D characters from 2D designs and concepts.
  • Experience with the full character creation process - Sculpting, Retopo, UV Layout, skinning with partial rigging, and Texturing.
  • Optimized character for game engines like Unity.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand artistic vision and project requirements.
  • Integrated feedback from peers and clients to improve design processes and outcomes.
  • Modified and optimized characters based on subject matter expert feedback, animation specifications and technical constraints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
02-2021

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
05-2018

Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Programming

Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Ocean County NJ
06-2014

Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Hardware

Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Ocean County NJ
06-2013

Skills

  • Character design
  • ZBrush expertise
  • Substance painter
  • Blender proficiency
  • Unity engine
  • Rigging skills
  • Anatomy
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Iterative design
  • Performance optimization
  • Adaptability

Interests

  • 3D Printing from sculpts I do
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing characters mainly anthropomorphic
  • Gaming (World of Tanks, War Thunder, Elder Scrolls, Palworld, Kingdom Hearts Series, VRChat)
  • Building and Configuring Computers


Timeline

Character Artist

Self Employed Web
02.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation

Full Sail University

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Ocean County College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Programming

Ocean County Vocational Technical School

Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Hardware

Ocean County Vocational Technical School
David Vasquez