JOSEPH L. ESPINOZA
2128 Pueblo Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006
je_graphix@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
If you’re looking for a passionate 3d artist skilled in creating high/low poly models, UV wrapping, normal mapping, and texturing. I have over 4 years of industry experience working in a creative pipeline with aggressive deadlines.
QUALIFYING SKILLS
Multimedia Software: 3Ds Max, Zbrush, Mudbox, Unreal Editor, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Encore, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, SpeedTree, CrazyBump
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ProPac Marketing, Inc. | 4556 Sunbelt Dr., Addison, TX 75001
Freelance work/Production artist
- Created art content and implemented product image swaps using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Worked closely with various members of the team to complete several projects.
- Worked quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Provided graphic solutions
Freelance work/Production artist
- Designed logos using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Provided several visual design concepts for various print projects.
- Worked closely with the art lead to find visual solutions that appealed to the customer.
April 2004 – August 2004 (Contractor), September 2004 – November 2008 (Full time)
- Created art content for current and previous generation video games.
- Worked efficiently under tight time constraints.
- Implemented art content into Unreal and created material shaders
- Testing game mechanics
- Provided feedback on various concepts as well as work in a creative pipeline from start to finish
- Shipped Titles:
- Brothers in arms: Road to Hill 30
- Brothers in arms: Earned in Blood
- Brothers In arms: Hell's Highway
6 Campus Circle, Westlake, TX 76262
November 1996 – October 4, 2002
- Provided Support and management of batch jobs in Qmaster scheduling tool that utilized skills in both UNIX and Windows environments.
- Monitored TSM backups of corporate servers as well as maintain the IBM 3494 tape libraries.
- Updated and maintained the group Intranet site with crucial information, procedures, contacts, and troubleshooting techniques for the various tools that we use.
- Monitored the status of the corporate servers utilizing Patrol.
- Gathered statistical data for the hourly CDR (Call Data Record) transmissions.
- Maintained a daily shift log.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Dallas - Computer Animation Associates Degree 2003
SUN Microsystems
TMC Technologies (CNA Certification October 1996)
ICS PC Repair
