David O'Brien

Media Artist

Previsualization.

Resume

David O’Brien
davidobrien3d@gmail.com

Experience:

Project Manager
Orbus- Niles, IL -- Apr. 11 - Present
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with distributors and salespersons.
• Manage and maintain timelines with outside distributors as well as internal departments.
• Organize and setup graphic layouts.

Freelance Media Artist
Bending Light- Chicago, IL -- Jun. 08 - Present
• Working in a team to create photo-realistic computer generated imagery.

Intermediate Designer
Site Canvas- Chicago, IL -- Feb. 10 - Nov. 10
• Use proprietary tools to generate and maintain custom websites.
• Manage numerous projects independently and collaboratively.
• Provide Quality Assurance Testing.

Intern Environmental Artist
Red Eye Studio- Hoffman Estates, IL -- Mar. 09 - Jun. 09
• Working in a team to light and render 3D environments.

Architectural Draftsman
Bryan Associates Architects- Burr Ridge, IL -- Sept.00 - Jun. 07
• Seven years experience working with AutoCAD
• Draftsman, responsible for the computer drawing phases of a project from initial conception through final completion
• Design development
• Prepare accurate and informative working drawings
• Create 3D CAD models

Proficiencies:

Maya, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, ZBrush.

Education:

The Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Art in Media Arts and Animation.
Graduation Date: December 2008.
3.9/4.0 GPA

Achievements:
• Finalist in the Cut & Paste Digital Design Tournament Chicago 2009
• Work featured in 2007 & 2008 Fashion And Media Extravaganza (F.A.M.E) at Harris Theater in Millennium Park
• Received The Outstanding Student of the Quarter Scholarship from The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago for Fall 2007 Quarter
• CAD work featured on HGTV's "Before and After" Episode#1105 “Casual Comfort”

Volunteer Work:
• Kick-Off for the Designs for Dignity Spirit Awards 2010


References available upon request

Status

Interested in Fulltime Employment

Location

Chicago, IL

Specialties

  • 3-D Modeling
  • Architecture
  • Industrial Design

Experience

4 years

Education

The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago

Awards

Best In Show for Portfolio Show Fall 2008