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Toby Lemus

Willis

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Freelancer, adept in Maya and storytelling, significantly enhanced production workflows and character development. Expert in 3D modeling and expressive illustration, consistently delivered high-quality storyboards and digital artwork, meeting tight deadlines. Excelled in collaborative environments, driving project success and elevating visual narratives.

Overview

Work History

Freelancer

Gil's Picante
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Streamlined workflow by meeting tight deadlines and effectively communicating with team members throughout the production process.
  • Expanded professional skillset by continuously researching industry trends, attending workshops, and seeking feedback from colleagues to stay up-to-date with best practices in the field of storyboarding.
  • Applied knowledge of cinematography, staging and shot flow to put together easy-to-follow, relevant boards.
  • Put together representations that accurately reflected desired character emotions and actions.
  • Adapted efficiently to changing project requirements or parameters without compromising the overall quality or coherence of the storyboards delivered.
  • Drew characters according to established model.
  • Facilitated character development by conveying their personalities and emotions through expressive poses, expressions, and body language in storyboards.

Digital Illustrator

Primitive Beasts Zine
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Designed character concepts for various multimedia projects, contributing to the development of memorable and engaging stories.
  • Efficiently managed personal workload by setting clear objectives, scheduling tasks appropriately, and meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Delivered high-quality digital artwork under tight deadlines, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with writers and editors to ensure accuracy and relevance of visual elements within educational or instructional materials, enhancing user comprehension and retention.

Merchandise Artist

Bulkhead Zine
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed digital illustrative designs using customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters.
  • Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to print and digital media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12-2024

Skills

  • Maya - 3D modeling, texture painting, character rigging
  • Blender - 3D modeling, texture painting
  • Pixar Renderman - Applying texture and rendering elements
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Adobe Animate - 2D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop - Composition
  • Adobe Premier Pro - Composition
  • Certification in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Software

Maya

Blender

Pixar Renderman

Clip Studio Paint

Adobe Animate

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premier Pro

Interests

Gardening

Cooking

Entomology

Paleontology

Timeline

Merchandise Artist

Bulkhead Zine
05.2023 - 07.2023

Digital Illustrator

Primitive Beasts Zine
04.2023 - 07.2023

Freelancer

Gil's Picante
03.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Animation And Special Effects

Sam Houston State University
Toby Lemus