Claudia Hughes
Toronto,ON
Summary
Personable and creative individual with strong understanding of character design, acting and animation principles. Proficient in industry-standard software such as Maya and Shotgrid. Committed to delivering high-quality animations that bring characters to life and enhance storytelling, and engage the audience. Strong knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition, with drawing skills that are constantly evolving. Works well within a team and thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Artist/Assistant
Hotsos Studio Inc.
01.2013 - Current
- Occasional Work on Projects, and Events as PA and Videographer
- Illustration, 2D and 3D corporate Animation, WordPress SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Enhanced studio workflow by organizing equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Acted as personal assistant and "Second Camera" during various types of recordings and taping procedures.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
Freelance 3D Animator & Layout Artist
Adrian Bobb
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Participated in critiquing sessions, and taking constructive feedback to create higher-quality results.
- Utilized Adobe After Effects with Maya to mesh together live action footage with 3D objects.
3D Character Animator
Atomic Cartoons
10.2021 - 02.2023
- My Little Pony: Make Your Mark
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Increased realism of characters emotional performances by filming and studying reference materials, including real-life video footage.
- Created user-friendly "pickers" for characters and objects, facilitating smoother animation processes.
Junior 3D Animator
SnowBall Studios Ltd.
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Animator on "Camp S.M.A.S.H."
- Supported rigging team with valuable input on character designs, optimizing rigs for better animation results.
- Enhanced character performances through effective posing, timing, and weight distribution in animations.
- Produced original animation idles and cycles for the 'Animation Library,' streamlining animation production for various scenes.
Sales Representative, Warehouse and Cashier
HomeSense
05.2017 - 09.2018
Customer Service Sales Representative
Canadian Tire Corporation
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Sales Rep, Warehouse and Inventory.
- Customer Support · Customer Service · Organization Skills · Inventory Valuation
Education
Classical & Computer Animation & Production Diploma - Animation
Max The Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design
Toronto, ON01.2020
High School Diploma - Visual Arts
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Toronto, ON01.2015
Skills
- Animator; 3D (Maya2017/2018/2020), 2D, tradigital, and traditional
- Toon Boom; Storyboard Pro, Harmony150
- Adobe Creative Suite ; Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects
- Shotgrid knowledge
- Character design, location design, concept art
- Illustration: digital & traditional, varied styles of drawing
- Digital design proficiency
- Drawing and sketching
- Fine art techniques
- Character animation
- Camera animation
DEMO REEL (public)
vimeo.com/572461070
Languages
English
Timeline
Freelance 3D Animator & Layout Artist
Adrian Bobb
02.2024 - 08.2024
3D Character Animator
Atomic Cartoons
10.2021 - 02.2023
Junior 3D Animator
SnowBall Studios Ltd.
12.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Representative, Warehouse and Cashier
HomeSense
05.2017 - 09.2018
Customer Service Sales Representative
Canadian Tire Corporation
09.2015 - 08.2016
Freelance Artist/Assistant
Hotsos Studio Inc.
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma - Visual Arts
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Classical & Computer Animation & Production Diploma - Animation
Max The Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design
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