Maya Z. O. Taylor M_z_Taylor@hotmail.com (925) 864-9525

Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artist/madcheshirefox

OBJECTIVE An experienced artist looking for a new job to expand art career and willing to relocate to job location. 10+ year experience working as a Freelancer . Strong skills in character concept, animation, and storyboarding.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS SOFTWARE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PLATFORMS

Photoshop(Adobe Suite) Ten PC/Mac

Illustrator(Adobe Suite) Five PC/Mac

Maya (Autodesk Suite) Six PC/Mac

Mudbox(Autodesk Suite) Five PC

Zbrush Seven PC

After Effects(Adobe Suite) Seven PC/Mac

SKILLS 3D Animation

3D Modeling

3D texturing

Learns Quickly

2D Animation

Traditional Drawing

Storyboarding

Detail Oriented

Sculpting

Maquette creation

Previs

Team player

EXPERIENCE Freelance Artist, Antioch, CA Aug 2006 – Present

Create digital and traditional pieces for clients.

RAZRWING (2D Animator), San Mateo, CA Sept 2014 – October 2014

Was the creator of 2D animation flowchart using After effects & Photoshop to explain dynamics of the game.

Expression College, Emeryville, CA (Pre Production & Shading Artist) July – September 2013

A science fiction short film directed by Daniel Kaute. Helped create matte paintings in Photoshop, to be taken into Maya and put on plates to create a 3D universe. Working with the shading team to help texture spaceship models and give them a realistic feel.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Sony Computer Entertainment, San Mateo, CA QA Tester Apr 2015 – Mar 2015

Test PlayStation hardware and software (apps , games, updates, stability, etc.) to make sure the device and product is suited for consumer.

EDUCATION Ex'pression College 2011 - 2013 (Bachelors in Applied Science, Animation and Visual Effects)