David Gonzalez
3D Character Artist/Animator
Redlands,CA
Summary
Talented 3D Artist with repertoire of technical skills to handle any project. Growing up in a small town in California, with a passion for Animation. Years of knowledge developing a unique style and a great understanding of art. Consistently delivering top-quality work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
3D Artist/Animation Director
Cool Shirtz
2 2022 - Current
- Assisted in establishing pipelines for asset creation, streamlining production processes and ensuring seamless collaboration among team members.
- Interpreted concept art and sketches to create innovative virtual characters, environments and props.
- Worked alongside Directors to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
- Improved sales by advertising on various online platforms, brand new animations promoting new products
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Kept up-to-date on industry developments by attending conferences, workshops, or online courses to continuously improve skills.
- Created stylized characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
- provided work in progress screenshots and updates to clients
- developed a unique style that many creators online recognize
- collaborated with artists to help promote their artwork and branding
Background Artist
GENPOP INTERACTIVE
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed creative ideas during brainstorming sessions, offering innovative solutions to design challenges.
- Assisted in the creation of in game backgrounds, refining early concepts for smoother transitions between scenes.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
Freelance 3D Artist
SuperMega
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Freelance illustrator for Super Mega Book
- Developed custom textures and materials to achieve stylized look on 3D models, elevating the visual quality of final renders.
- Developed redesigns for branding and future merchandise
Education
No Degree - Art
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA 05.2001 -
No Degree - Illustration
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Substance Painter 3D
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Expert in Blender
Proficient in Adobe After Effects
Proficient in Cartoon/Stylized Work
Continuous Improvement
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Animation
3D Illustration
Problem-solving abilities
Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance 3D Artist
SuperMega
04.2024 - 05.2024
Background Artist
GENPOP INTERACTIVE
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Artist
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
No Degree - Art
Moreno Valley College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Illustration
Art Center College of Design
05.2001 -
3D Artist/Animation Director
Cool Shirtz
2 2022 - Current