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Damon Snyder
Senior 3D Digital Artist/Maya Generalist/Animator/CG Lead/Scene Mechanic
Edwards
Summary
Driven Senior 3D Artist. Fully functional hardware and software setup for remote work with 22 years of experience in the field of CG. Currently setup for Maya, Vray (seamless Vray cloud rendering), and After Effects 16bit Comp. Comfortable in any work setting, and fully reliable in independent or group project settings. Collaborative across the entire breadth of any project. Integrity, efficiency, excellence, and I just really love what I do and it shows in attitude and quality of work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Wildlife.la
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, exceeding performance objectives regularly.
- Managed multiple priorities including Look Dev, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, and Comp successfully, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project completion on time.
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Monkeyhead, LLC
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Solved technical challenges with innovative solutions, enhancing final product quality and reducing production time.
- Streamlined the development process by optimizing 3D models for efficient rendering and performance.
- Resolved technical issues relating to rendering, streaming and memory management and supported comprehensive troubleshooting.
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Apple (by TEKsystems, Magnit/Pro, Logan, Ntropic)
02.2018 - 01.2024
- Worked closely with art directors to ensure consistency in style and quality across all 3D assets.
- Elevated storytelling capabilities by collaborating with writers and designers to create visually engaging content that supported narrative goals.
- Conceptualized compelling 3D animations, visual effects and motion graphics for logos, symbols, backgrounds and special features.
Senior3D Artist/ Maya Generalist/3D Artist
Self Employed Freelance 3D Artist
03.2004 - 08.2015
- Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Worked at a large variety of world class production studios including: Scholar, Brand New School, Psyop, Superfad, Luma Pictures, Carbon, Logan, Stardust (now Los York), Imaginary Forces, and many more.
- These studios consisted of Television, Film, and Game projects from photo real to whimsical stylizations, motion graphics, and gaming asset creation.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Modeling/Texturing/Shading
Pre-Visualization
Animation
Rigging
Lighting/Look Dev
Comp
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Schedule management
Project leadership
Interests
AICP Award through Superfad
AICP awards recognize outstanding work in advertising and marketing.
Timeline
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Wildlife.la
07.2024 - 05.2025
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Monkeyhead, LLC
03.2024 - 05.2024
Senior 3D Artist/Maya Generalist (Freelance)
Apple (by TEKsystems, Magnit/Pro, Logan, Ntropic)
02.2018 - 01.2024
Senior3D Artist/ Maya Generalist/3D Artist
Self Employed Freelance 3D Artist
03.2004 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
05.2001 -
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