Alex Nunes
Portfolio: http://alexnunes-portfolio.blogspot.com/
Cell: (510) 517-1082 ∞ Email: mrnontoxic@gmail.com
A social and communicative self-starter whose many years of artistic & technical experience allows quick and efficient problem solving.
Work Experience:
Juicebox Games., San Francisco, CA
Sr. 2D Artist, 03/2015 – Present
- 3D Model, Light, and Paint Environments & Architecture for Mobile Games.
- Design & Paint Iconography and UI Elements for Mobile Games.
- Create 2D Character Rigs for Animation, and 3D Renderings for Animation.
- Train and Assist Jr. Artists in the use of a 3D/2D Pipeline & Accompanying Software.
Ghostbot Inc., Daly City, CA
Concept Artist, 06/2014 – 01/2015
- Design & Paint Props/Environment Concepts for Feature Animation.
- Design & Paint Character Concepts for Two Launched Mobile Games.
- Design/3D Model/Paint Environments & Backgrounds for Flash Animations.
- Vectorize Designs using a combination of Flash and Illustrator.
San Francisco Hat, San Leandro, CA
Photoshop Artist, Graphic Designer, Web Content Manager 02/2014 – 06/2014
- Retouched, color correct, and composite photos for Web & Print Advertising.
- Created and Managed content for Web (Drupal), as well as E-mail & Print Advertising.
- Designed vector graphics & layouts for Print and Web.
- Managed graphics & content for SFHAT Facebook campaign.
New Resource Bank, San Francisco, CA (Independent Contractor)
Photoshop Artist, 05/2007 – 07/2008
- Created and extended existing images to fit advertising layouts.
- Used Photoshop to streamline photos for visual appeal.
- Matte Painting to alter images for desired content.
CaffienatedMind.com, Mountain View, CA (Independent Contractor)
Branding Design Consultant, 09/2010 – 08/2011
- Designed and constructed Brand names from the ground up for several IP projects.
- Created accompanying websites graphics, icons and logo designs.
- Day to day retainer for addressing on the spot design decisions.
Education:
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Major: BFA in Animation / Illustration Spring 2014
Member of SJSU Animation/Illustration Club
Participant and Presenter in Lucasfilm Distance Learning Program
Participant in Dreamworks Dreamcrits Program
Skills & Experience:
Expert: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Advanced training: Maya, Flash, Zbrush
Software: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux
Technical knowledge of all PC hardware components, Lifelong Gamer.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.