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Kiawa Dempsey

Summary

Positive, collaborative, and imaginative, with keen eye for detail and passion for bringing stories to life through various mediums. Possess strong foundational knowledge of animation principles and proficient in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Cinema4D, Toon Boom Harmony, and Unity. Driven to deliver impactful products that enhance user and company satisfaction and engagement.

Work History

Miku Team Animator

UF Swampcon
10.2024 - Current
  • Actively participated in team meetings and critiques.
  • Delivered high-quality, maintaining consistent performance across the whole piece.
  • Complied appealing assets for production.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
  • Expanded creative skillset through continuous professional development, incorporating new trends and technologies into personal work style.

Design Team Artist

UF Swampcon
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed custom artwork for convention, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Aided in the creation of eye-catching promotional material.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Sciences

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2026

Skills

  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Cinema4D
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Unity
  • Programming Languages (C, Python, HTML)
  • Character Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • 2D and 3D Animation
  • UX/UI Design
  • Editing
  • 3D Modeling

Timeline

Miku Team Animator

UF Swampcon
10.2024 - Current

Design Team Artist

UF Swampcon
10.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Arts And Sciences

University of Florida
Kiawa Dempsey