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Grant Hardison

Grant Hardison

Round Rock,TX

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Indie Dev who has

developed skills in creative and fast-paced animation studio environment, focusing on character animation and gameplay design. Proficient in using software such as Maya, Blender, and unity to create compelling animations and engaging gameplay. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can contribute to innovative projects and collaborative teams.

Work History

3D Character Animator

Sam Houston State University
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained consistent art style across multiple projects by collaborating closely with art directors and other creative leads.
  • Created realistic facial animations using blend shapes and morph targets, enhancing the emotional depth of characters.
  • Troubleshot Technical issues for the development team to ensure our goals were met smoothly.
  • Delivered high-quality 3D character animations within tight deadlines, ensuring timely project completion.
  • Streamlined animation workflows for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05-2025

Skills

  • Character animation (in game and cinematic)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Self taught Coding
  • Problem resolution
  • Independent Game development

Programs

  • Maya
  • Blender
  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe surface Painter Pro
  • Aseprite
  • Unity

Timeline

3D Character Animator

Sam Houston State University
10.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Sam Houston State University
Grant Hardison