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Alex Nunes

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.