Joshua Upshaw
Suwanee,GA
Summary
JOSHUA UPSHAW – CHARACTER DESIGNER & VISUAL DEVELOPMENT ARTIST Ambitious and determined artist with a keen eye for detail. Joshua Upshaw has a wide range of skill from combat experience to working in the animation industry. I am currently seeking opportunities that will allow me to capitalize on my artistic knowledge and abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Character Designer, Art Director and Executive
10.2022 - Current
- On Rugrats
- Working directly with, Producers to create assets for 3D characters.
Senior Character Designer
AWESOME INC
02.2022 - 08.2022
- On feature Jodie (Daria spinoff starring Tracee E
- Ross)
Character Designer
Floyd County Productions
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with art director to establish visual targets.
- Adapted to specific visual styles common in game production.
- Modified and optimized characters based on subject matter expert feedback, animation specifications and technical constraints.
- Coordinated with artists and designers to determine approaches for animating micro-expressions.
Character Designer & Layout Artist
U.S. ARMY
04.2004 - 03.2020
- Communicated with Leads, Art Directors, and
- Producers to establish cohesive character designs
- Worked on two projects with the ability to switch between vastly different styles on the fly
- Produced multiple orthographic sheets for characters with a variety of body shapes and styles
- Character Designer on Marvel’s Hit Monkey
- Designed for Sony & Robert Valley’s unannounced project
Soldier
U, Army
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Skills such as problem solving, dedication, reliability, and timeliness were core daily objectives
- Worked in teams and individually to meet short, pressing deadlines
- Oversaw groups of Soldiers of up to 5 during scheduled tasks
- Planned and executed missions with little to no supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Development
Academy of Art University
12.2019
Skills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Digital art, painting, drawing, graphic design, and photo manipulation
- Professional in Adobe Photoshop
- Fast earner and self-motivator
- Ability to solve complex problems with strict deadlines
- Ability to work as a team or individually to complete tasks within a high stress environment
Timeline
Character Designer, Art Director and Executive
10.2022 - Current
Senior Character Designer
AWESOME INC
02.2022 - 08.2022
Character Designer
Floyd County Productions
03.2020 - 04.2021
Soldier
U, Army
10.2010 - 02.2014
Character Designer & Layout Artist
U.S. ARMY
04.2004 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Development
Academy of Art University
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