Emma Harzandi
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Creative, detail-oriented CG Designer with extensive experience in character design, modeling, and storytelling, seeking to join Atomic Cartoons to create visually captivating animations and bring imaginative worlds to life. Skilled in industry-standard software, adept at collaborating in team environments, and excited to contribute to an innovative studio.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Family Program Assistant (Volunteer)
Vancouver Art Gallery
05.2024 - Current
- Assisting the instructors and participants of art family program and associated activities.
- Taught and assisted participants with painting, collage, and color theory.
Family Program Assistant (Volunteer)
Burnaby Family Life
01.2024 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Warehouse Assistant
ILOLA Team
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Contributed to maintaining high productivity in a collaborative, fast-paced Canadian warehouse environment
- Managed inventory, coordinated with team members, and ensured high-quality standards and efficient operation
CG Artist
Medes Studio
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed and animated 3D characters and environments, incorporating feedback from directors to create cohesive visual assets
- Produced motion graphics, visual effects, and short animated clips for commercials, music videos, and educational content, showcasing versatility in style and technique
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by developing and applying detailed character rigging and grooming techniques, contributing to the studio’s ability to meet tight deadlines
Educational Video/Animation Director (Remote)
Tolue Shams School
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Directed animations and created video content, adapting educational concepts into engaging visual storytelling for young learners
- Integrated 3D animation and graphics for e-learning, supporting students and teachers during remote learning periods
Illustrator & Concept Artist
Ministry of Education
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Illustrated concepts and created visual assets for primary school textbooks, balancing engaging design with clarity for educational content
- Successfully translated complex lessons into approachable, age-appropriate visual materials
Education
Master of Arts - Animation
Maziar Higher Education Institute
IRAN09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
Maziar Higher Education Institute
IRAN07.2013
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Karaj Azad University
IRAN08-2010
Skills
- Computer Graphic
- 2D/3D Character Design
- Modeling
- Texturing
- Maya
- Blender
- 3Ds Max
- After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Audition
- Illustration
- Concept Art
- Storyboarding
- Character Sketching
- Scene Composition
- Collaborative Communication
- Team-based Workflows
- Feedback Incorporation
- Deadline Management
Certification
- Autodesk Maya Software, Udemy, 01/01/21
- 3DSMAX Software, EGE University, Turkey, 01/01/20
- Houdini Software, Udemy, 01/01/21
- Management and Organization, Istanbul Business Institute, Turkey, 01/01/21
- Internal Auditor, Istanbul Business Institute, Turkey, 01/01/21
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Honored as the Best Iranian Conceptual Artist in a National Festival.
- Nominated for ASIFA World Day Festival for Short Animation 'Souda.'
- Directed five short films, featured in several film festivals.
- Awarded second place in acting at a national theater festival.
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
ILOLA Team
08.2024 - 10.2024
Art Family Program Assistant (Volunteer)
Vancouver Art Gallery
05.2024 - Current
Family Program Assistant (Volunteer)
Burnaby Family Life
01.2024 - Current
CG Artist
Medes Studio
02.2021 - 06.2023
Educational Video/Animation Director (Remote)
Tolue Shams School
10.2014 - 06.2023
Illustrator & Concept Artist
Ministry of Education
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Autodesk Maya Software, Udemy, 01/01/21
- 3DSMAX Software, EGE University, Turkey, 01/01/20
- Houdini Software, Udemy, 01/01/21
- Management and Organization, Istanbul Business Institute, Turkey, 01/01/21
- Internal Auditor, Istanbul Business Institute, Turkey, 01/01/21
Master of Arts - Animation
Maziar Higher Education Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
Maziar Higher Education Institute
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Karaj Azad University
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