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Craig Denning

Craig Denning

San Diego, CA, US

 

About 

I am an experienced designer with a background in Flash Animation, Interactive Development, Graphic Design, User Interface Elements, Graphic Illustration,  3D Modeling and Animations.  You will find these skills demonstrated in my online portfolio at www.craigadenning.com With a proven track record of success in a wide variety of art design concepts, I feel that my skill set is an excellent match for the position you are seeking. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,


Craig Denning
Graphic Artist
online portfolio:
www.craigadenning.com
email:
[email protected]
cell:
858-539-3743

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Defenseweb, San Diego, CA, US, 2D/3D Artist (contractor)

Creation of 2D and 3D assets for use in animation of sprite based gameplay.
• Designed and created vector-based icons for gameplay interfaces.
• Implemented 2D artwork and functionality for UI related features.
• Created multiple sprite animations from 3D assets rendered in Maya.
• Created low and high poly 3D assets for game play.
• Created custom built character rigs using Maya to be used in sprite based animations.

Army One Source project
3D modeler and texture artist utilizing the Unity Engine for the Army One Source project.
• Work with the Lead Artist, to create final art, from early concept stages through completion of assets within a scheduled timeframe
• Environment artist – modeled and textured 3D buildings and assets for virtual worlds
• Utilized the Unity engine for level layout and composition of 3D assets within the game.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
 

King Schools, San Diego, CA, US, Lead Graphic Artist

Led and collaborated within a team of Subject Matter Experts in updating 2D Graphic illustrations, creating 3D animations, and designing interactive lessons for private pilot training.
• Responsible for all 3D model construction, texturing, rigging and animation.
• Mechanical Illustrations.
• Graphic Design.
• Responsible for all Flash animations and Interactivity for online course.
• User-Interface construction and implementation.

Mar 2008 - May 2010
 

Education 

The Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, US, BArch, Game Art Design

Sep 2001 - Jun 2003
 

Skills