Clarence M Jones
Character Animator
Hammond
Summary
Dynamic character animator and technical artist with a proven track record at Sinistral Arts, delivering visually stunning animations that enhance brand messaging. Expert in animation principles and problem-solving, I optimize workflows and collaborate effectively, ensuring high-quality results that exceed client expectations while maintaining tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Character Animator and Technical Artist
Sinistral Arts
03.2024 - Current
- Successfully met client expectations by delivering visually engaging animations that communicated their brand message effectively.
- Provided support during post-production stages, addressing any revisions or adjustments needed for final delivery.
- Collaborated with designers and developers for the seamless integration of animated characters into game environments.
- Achieved compelling performances by applying principles of acting and body mechanics to character animations.
- Optimized character animations for various platforms, ensuring smooth playback on diverse devices.
- Collaborated with programmers to develop custom tools and scripts, improving workflow efficiency for the art team.
- Optimized in-game materials by authoring custom shaders tailored to specific platform limitations, ensuring consistent visual quality across all devices.
- Prototyped new game features in collaboration with designers, refining gameplay mechanics and visuals before full implementation.
- Contributed innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions with other department leads, helping shape the direction of future projects.
- Implemented dynamic lighting solutions to create immersive gameplay experiences for players.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Participated in regular critique sessions, offering valuable input on improving both individual and team efforts.
- Assisted in establishing animation style guidelines, ensuring consistency across all project assets.
3D Character Animator
Body'N'Beats Games
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked closely with programmers to ensure seamless integration of animated assets into game engines without compromising visual quality.
- Continuously updated personal skills and knowledge of industry trends through attending workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Streamlined animation workflows for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Delivered high-quality 3D character animations within tight deadlines, ensuring timely project completion.
- Solved complex technical issues related to rigging, deformation, and skinning of 3D characters for smoother animations.
- Supported game development teams by providing optimized 3D animations tailored specifically to gameplay requirements.
- Worked with other artists, animators and programmers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts & Animation
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Animation principles
Character design
Rendering techniques
Lighting techniques
Anatomy
Facial animation
Traditional drawing
Quality assurance
Hand-drawn animation
Problem-solving
Realistic movement
Programming game mechanics and physics with C# and Unity
3D animation with Blender and Maya
Programming shaders with Shaderlab and Shadergraph
Accomplishments
- Created Sonic AGES, A HD 2D fan game with fluid custom animations.
- Commissioned by various clients to create a variety of paintings and murals.
- Created an Acrylic Art piece that went for $100 at an art Gallery.
- Created a template for allowing Unity projects to easily integrate with Discord's Rich Presence feature.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of 2 games, Battle Cross Fever and Sonic Battle R.
- Won 3rd place for a graphite portrait piece i entered into a contest/tournament on Deviant Art
Timeline
Character Animator and Technical Artist
Sinistral Arts
03.2024 - Current
3D Character Animator
Body'N'Beats Games
11.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts & Animation
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
05.2001 -