Sean Sweeney
Columbus,OH
Summary
Creative and motivated designer with 10+ years of experience in traditional and digital artistry in the fields of illustration, graphic design, and digital 3d modeling. Passion for working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Zbrush, and other software programs to complete graphic design and 3d design projects. Adept at sucessfully following design guidelines with a strong attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer, Digital 3d Designer,Illustrator
Freelance
Columbus, Ohio
12.2019 - Current
- Conceptualized and Illustrated a fifty-three page comic book Oddity
- Collaborated with a writer to create a compelling storyline with uniquely bold illustrations
- Applied exceptional color theory and lighting techniques to Oddity in order to add focus, depth, and high-quality illustrations
- Developed primary models and sketches to generate creative designs for freelance clients for print materials and apparel
- Used Zbrush to produce custom 3d sculptures for freelance clients
Lead Senior 3d Designer, Graphic Designer
Just Funky
Columbus, Ohio
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with high-profile licenses such as Marvel, The Walking Dead, Nintendo, and Dragonball Z by creating and managing digital assets to create merchandising products
- Consulted with creative directors, licensees, and lead designers to identify design requirements for each project, resulting in high quality retail merchandise
- Used creative and technical problem-solving skills to build designs and collaborate with senior design members on the graphic design team to complete projects sucessfully
- Worked directly with vendors by using 3d printers to align style consistency and produce high-quality and specialized samples
- Executed and completed all projects by delegating 3d design work to Junior 3d design team members
- Obtained approval of digital 3d design concepts in a timely manner by submitting rough draft concepts to licensees
- Designed and produced specialty retail merchandise for clients such as Spencer's Gifts, Game Stop, Target, Think Geek, and Hot Topic
Designer
Scare Factory
Columbus, OH
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Participated as a member of Scare Factory's design team by using organizational and communication skills to brainstorm and create new designs for upcoming seasons
- Aided production team by pouring and producing molds to create large-scale animatronics for clients including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Actively produced and collaborated on continuous impuovement of designs by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus, OH05.2013
Skills
Multi-tasking, Time Management, Graphic Design, Zbrush, 3d Modeling, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Traditional and Non-traditional Formats, Creativity
Websites
Timeline
Graphic Designer, Digital 3d Designer,Illustrator
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
Lead Senior 3d Designer, Graphic Designer
Just Funky
01.2016 - 11.2019
Designer
Scare Factory
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Columbus College of Art And Design