Resumé

COMPUTER SKILLS
Autodesk Maya, Materialize Magics, Pixilize ZBrush, Meshlab, GSI Studio, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design
Also versed in 3D Digital scanning using varios platforms of 3D head, object and body scanners. Worked on location for both Film and Television.


Prototype Development Director at McFarlane Design Group
2004 – Present

In it's basic form, I oversee all development of the 3D Prototypes (Action Figures) from concept to final sculpt/model, whether it consists of 3D Digital Modeling or Traditional Sculpting. I am a very "hands on" project lead, with strengths in rapid prototyping and fabrication. I manage a large team of artists within the Digital, Sculpting, Model, and Mold Departments, as well as work along with the Paint Department. I've also worked on personally obtaining approvals on licensed product with such licensors as:

AMC TV
Microsoft
343 Industries
Bungie Studios
Twentieth Century Fox
Warner Bros.
Activision
Ensemble Studios
Disney
Hanna-Barbara
Aardman/W&G Ltd.

Freelance Model Maker/ Prototyper at MGulen Prototypes

2001 – Present

Traditional & Computer Modeling and Rapid Prototyping of various products, including toys, collectibles, medical demonstration models, & working mock-up models.

Created models from concept to final tooling for such companies as:

Big Stix Studios
Amloid
Sketchbot Studios
Argonaut Resins
RAWRS
Steffen VFX
Corex Design Group
Simple Wishes



Model Shop Supervisor at McFarlane Design Group
1999 – 2004

I oversaw the model and mold shops in developing prototypes for mass production (action figures). Implemented many procedures for team efficiency. Team Lead for a group of 10 - 15 artists.

Model Maker at The Franklin Mint
1998 – 1999

I worked as a fabricator, sculptor, & mold maker. Many of the projects I worked on consisted of Fantasy sculptures by Julie Bell & Michael Whelan.

Projects by Michael Gulen

Rock Aylum 'Edge Rock Award'
4 Files

Digital Models
15 Files

Hemoglobin Medical Model
26 Files

Visi-bot - Custom Sketchbot
12 Files

Digital Scanning
3 Files

Project Lead - Art Direction
3 Files

RIOT - Custom OMI from Munkyking Toys
10 Files

Temptation Rides
4 Files

Duloc Information Booth
7 Files

Tin Woodsman Twisted Land of Oz
6 Files

Li II HR Giger
4 Files

Wanda Spawn 27
3 Files

Spawn 10th Anniversary
3 Files

Warrior Lillith - Spawn 23
4 Files

Armitage
4 Files

Matrix 2
5 Files

Clive Barker
7 Files

Misc Monsters & Maniacs
7 Files