Maxwell Smith
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Creative Computer Animation graduate skilled in producing animated features and graphic art. Experienced in the full animation production pipeline and proficient in various 3D modeling and editing software. Strong collaborator focused on achieving artistic goals and eager to learn new techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance artist / scene composer
Box Head
Atlanta, USA
04.2025 - Current
- Rendered detailed backgrounds per drawing brief using Procreate to enhance visual storytelling
- Composited scenes utilizing the backgrounds and characters according to the drawing brief with Adobe Photoshop.
- Designed caricatures of people in the Box Head style
- Coordinated tasks among teams to streamline video production process and meet deadlines
- Created and managed YouTube channel, producing original content that engaged audience
Freelance Video Editor
Flank
Atlanta, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Compiled raw footage, cut unnecessary media, synchronized audio and effects, and rendered final media to produce cohesive video content.
- Trimmed raw video files and eliminated unneeded takes to deliver polished final projects using Adobe Premiere.
- Created animated visuals and demonstrations for videos, including looping backgrounds, titles, and infographics using Adobe Animate to enhance viewer engagement.
- Developed content for a YouTube channel
Freelance 2D / 3D Animator
Temple University
Philadelphia, USA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Modeled machine and animated components using Autodesk Maya / Blender to visually explain operation
- Depicted machine efficacy with character in exaggerated cartoony manner using Adobe Animate
- Storyboarded scenes to illustrate functionality of new machine in relation to app
Computer Animator (Schooling)
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, USA
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Executed complete animation pipeline to deliver 30-second animated features meeting industry standards.
- Applied animation principles to effectively portray weight and movement in character animations using Autodesk Maya.
- Modeled and textured five bipedal characters / various environments and props, rigged and constructed characters, animated pose to pose animation.
- Fine-tuned lighting and composited CG elements to enhance visual quality of final rendered product.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Computer Animation
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL05-2022
Skills
- 3D modeling
- Character animation
- Texturing and lighting
- Scene Composition
- Visual Composition
- 3D and CG Animation
- Storyboarding
- Adobe Suite
- Video editing
- Autodesk Maya
Timeline
Freelance artist / scene composer
Box Head
04.2025 - Current
Freelance 2D / 3D Animator
Temple University
03.2024 - 08.2024
Freelance Video Editor
Flank
06.2023 - Current
Computer Animator (Schooling)
Ringling College of Art and Design
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Computer Animation
Ringling College of Art and Design