DAVID JENNISON

Austin, TX
512-739-6080
ddjenn@gmail.com

CHARACTER ARTIST

PORTFOLIO- www.davidjennison.com

OBJECTIVE To acquire a Character Artist position which would allow me to creatively contribute to the development of quality game titles in a team-based work environment.

EXPERIENCE

Game studio experience modeling and texturing character models with 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush and Photoshop software for published titles like NHL 2K7, NHL 2K8, and MLB 2K8

4 years experience working with Maya, 3DS Max, ZBrush and Photoshop software

Concept design and illustration for games and film

17 Gaming experience on console and PC

Extensive knowledge of gaming titles, genres, and history

EDUCATION

University of New Mexico, 1998 - 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Character Artist (Freelance), Ghostfire Games Austin, TX 8/2008 - present

Sculpting low-poly character models in 3ds Max

Creating character textures in Photoshop

Creating character concept art

Character Artist, Left Field Productions Ventura, CA 2/2008 - 9/2008

Sculpting low and high-poly character models in 3ds Max and ZBrush

Creating character textures in Photoshop

Sculpting low and high-poly vehicle and environment models in 3ds Max and ZBrush

Creating vehicle and environment textures in Photoshop

Creating character and environment concept art

Character Artist, 2K Los Angeles Camarillo, CA 2/2006 - 2/2008

Sculpting low and high-poly character assets in Maya and ZBrush

Sculpting low and high-poly player likenesses in Maya and ZBrush

Creating character textures in Photoshop

Modeling, texturing and animating shell assets

QA Tester, Electronic Arts Games Los Angeles, CA 4/2004 - 12/2005

Testing titles “Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault” for PC and “Medal of Honor: European Assault” for console

Entering and mainenance of bugs and game issues in the database

Giving feedback to developers on game play and user interface

Character Design, Galleryworks Productions Los Angeles, CA 2003

2D concept design and maquette sculpture design for creature in feature film, “Demonblade”

Sequential storyboarding

SKILLS

Highly proficient with 3DS Max, Maya, ZBrush and Photoshop software

Ability to work with art direction and creative limitations

Ability to multi-task and work in high stress environments with deadline restrictions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REFERENCES

Furnished upon request.