Writing, guitar, building, gardening
Frank Newman
Principle Dimensional Designer/Sculptor - Walt Disney Imagineering
Summary
Principle Dimensional Designer - 32 years, Walt Disney Imagineering.
Highly passionate about art, the creative processes & creating the absolute best end product/sculpture. Never satisfied unless having achieved the best possible results.
Recognized as very talented, "clever", consistently coming up with new ideas and methods for the best possible outcomes.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without sacrificing quality and efficiency. Organized and dependable, with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities or new skill sets to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle Dimensional Designer - Sculptor
Walt Disney Imagineering
Oakhurst, CA
04.1991 - Current
- Sculpted with all sorts of subject matter and materials, mostly digital for the past several years, but also many in clays and foam.
- Delivered all kinds of sculpts, from Disney characters to highly detailed human figures, to organic sculpture, architectural designs & rockwork.
- Proficient in Zbrush, Rhino, Polyworks, AutoCAD, Navisworks, GOM-Inspect, Photoshop, Excel.
- Created sculpts & models for presentations and design process.
- Sculpted and designed numerous pieces, from maquette to full size pieces.
- Sculpted from renderings, reference images and verbal communications.
- Always deliver the very highest standards of quality and accuracy.
- Offered creative input for sculpts & models throughout design process.
- Greatly enjoy the collaborative process & love working with others!
Sculptor/Modelmaker
Worlds Of Wonder
Fremont, CA
11.1985 - 03.1991
- Designed & sculpted prototype toys from 2D renderings and written descriptions.
- Carved and fabricated objects from various materials, both for testing, photography & presentations.
- Projects produced included Teddy Ruxpin and Lasertag, among many others.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architecture And Modelmaking
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Digital sculpting master
undefinedAccomplishments
- Designed and sculpted 98% of the design model of The Tree of Life -Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Designed and sculpted 98% of the design model for Expedition Everest - Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Physically sculpted many Disney and PIXAR characters for Disney theme parks around the world, and service awards.
- Sculpted full size animals for the Jungle Cruise attraction for Hong Kong Disney.
- Sculpted numerous full size architectural ornamentation pieces.
- Built numerous models of rides and attractions for Disney parks and resorts.
- Lead Modelmaker for the Aulani Hotel Resort in Oahu Hawaii.
- Delivered many digital sculptures for various attractions, as well as for service awards etc.
Interests
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Architecture And Modelmaking
West Valley College
05.2001 -
Principle Dimensional Designer - Sculptor
Walt Disney Imagineering
04.1991 - Current
Sculptor/Modelmaker
Worlds Of Wonder
11.1985 - 03.1991
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