Maya Plant
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Professional artist with consistently high standard of workmanship and focus on achieving results. Proven track record in delivering assets and managing complex projects with efficiency. Valued team player known for flexibility and reliability, adept at problem-solving and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Painter
Jam Filled
Ottawa, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Mentored junior artists in studio, providing guidance on technical skills and professional development.
- Improved studio organization, creating more efficient workspace that facilitated creativity and productivity.
- Developed art and design concepts for use in multiple animated television series, and a feature length film.
Compositor
Jam Filled
Ottawa, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Achieved optimal shot composition through close collaboration with directors, cinematographers, and editors.
- Consistently met tight deadlines through effective communication with supervisors, producers, and other artists.
- Created visually stunning sequences using a combination of 2D and 3D elements for film and television productions.
- Improved project turnaround times by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to collate elements from departments and assemble into polished designs.
- Brought together composition, light and color, to design professional images.
Cleanup Artist/Rigger/Setup
Big Jump Entertainment
Ottawa, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Streamlined art creation process, adopting digital tools for rigging and animation.
- Organized and compiled assets in animated projects for successful completion within budget and timeline constraints.
- Continuously sought professional development opportunities enhancing personal facilitation skills while staying current on industry trends.
- Employed creative problem-solving strategies in response to unexpected challenges or changes in project parameters.
- Assisted junior colleagues with assigned duties and provided supplementary instruction.
Artistic Coordinator (Co-Op)
CCGSD
Ottawa, Canada
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Generated designs for office use, and children's publication
Education
Illustration and Concept Art Diploma - Artistic Design
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2017
Pre-animation/Illustration Certificate - Animation
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2016
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Patrick's High School
Ottawa, ON01.2015
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, InDesign
- Clip Studio Paint
- Autodesk: Maya, Mudbox
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Toonboom Harmony
Software Skills
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- Color theory
- Composition
- Malleable Design
Technical Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art and Animation
- Psychology
- Sociology
- History
- Learning and applying new skills to personal and professional endeavors
References
Available on request
Timeline
Compositor
Jam Filled
01.2019 - 01.2022
Background Painter
Jam Filled
01.2018 - 01.2023
Cleanup Artist/Rigger/Setup
Big Jump Entertainment
01.2017 - 01.2018
Artistic Coordinator (Co-Op)
CCGSD
06.2015 - 06.2015
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Patrick's High School
Illustration and Concept Art Diploma - Artistic Design
Algonquin College
Pre-animation/Illustration Certificate - Animation
Algonquin College
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