NICK FESS
CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Skills
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Quadruped Animation
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2D Puppet Animation
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2D Character Rigging
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3D Character Rigging
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Storyboarding
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Life Drawing
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Leadership
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Communication
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Concept Development
Software
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Maya
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ToonBoom
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After Effects
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Animate
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Clip Studio Paint
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Shotgrid
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WebCC
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Z brush
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Illustrator
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Photoshop
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Unreal Engine
Employment
Animation Director - Primal Screen
March 2021 - Current
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Lead and directed teams of animators on a variety of 2D and 3D productions.
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Communicated directly with clients and implemented feedback to meet both their standard of quality as well as our own.
Animator - Primal Screen
August 2017 - March 2021
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Animated 4-6 seconds of quality animation a week.
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Worked closely with 2D and 3D directors as a key team member
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remained current with technology and best practices.
Instructor - I.D. Tech
August 2017 - March 2021
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Taught Maya and 3D printing to classes of up to 8 children.
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Gave and received daily updates to and from the camp director on student activities
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Kept a positive attitude between students and other camp instructors in order to maintain a fun camp environment.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor Fine Arts Animation
June 2017 Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor in Fine Arts and Animation
Experience
Adventure Time + Fenyx Rising
Lead Animator
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Gold Telly: use of 2D animation
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Silver Telly: online commercials, craft for fully animated piece
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Bronze Telly: online commercials, games
Seseme Street: S is for Seasons
Key Animator and Rigger
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Silver Telly: children entertainment
Rick’s Balls
Animation Director
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Bronze Telly: branded content under $100k