3D Environment Artist
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J.K.Boshov@gmail.com
616-632-4623
www.WickedCG.com
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-It is simply my mission to make your dreams a reality.
EDUCATION:
FSU: Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
- Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Digital Animation and Game Design
- Dean’s List with a final GPA of 3.87
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
3D Modeling: 3D Studio Max, Soft Image XSI, and Zbrush.
Level Design: Unity 3D and Unreal Tournament 3 Editor.
2D Design: Adobe CS.
Texturing: Adobe CS, Crazybump, Roadkill, and XNormal.
Web Design: Adobe CS, HTML, and CSS.
Programming: Action Script, CSS, C++, Bloodshed, and Python.
…and Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
S2Games. Kalamazoo, MI. December '11 to Current
- Currently working as a Graphic Designer.
Black Hat Brigade Games. Grand Rapids, MI. May '10 to Current
- Determine art direction.
- Created a website, business cards, game logos, and game concept art/models.
Tai Vare Music. Malibu, CA. July '11 to September '11
- Designed and created a working flash website along with a quick iphone website.
- Backgrounds, thumbnails, titles, and videos re all loaded eternally and can therefore be easily updated by the client providing him more control over the look of the website.
- To view the website, simply visit www.TaiVareMusic.com.
FSU Internship: YETi CGI. Grand Rapids, MI. May '10 to September '10
- Created the Flinger weapon for the Facebook game: Backyard Monsters.
- Conceptualized a 3D environment for the in house RTS: BattleScars.
- Conceptualized a San Francisco based 3D environment for Kaon Interactive.
- Created a set of logos for American Aquanaut and the in-house RTS: BattleScars.
Junior Project: Hyrail. Detroit, MI. October '09 to January '10
- Worked as a team to create models, textures, and animation rigs.
- Designed a basic storyboard for advertising.
- Organized the project for the team and company.
FSU: Frag Fest. Grand Rapids, MI. Seasonal September '07 to January'11
- 24 hours modeling or leveling competition (two times modeling and two times leveling).
- Received first place Model Design in September 2007.
- Received first place Level Design in January 2009.
- Received second place Level Design in September 2010.
- Received first place Level Design in January 2011.
RELEVANT INFORMATION:
IGDA: Ferris Association. Grand Rapids, MI. September '07 to May '11
- Participated in a group to create a strong social environment for students outside of class that included Game Nights, tournaments, a place for critiques, and club projects.
- As of September 2009 I have performed as the association's PR Officer.
- Worked as a team to create environmental concepts, posters, logos, and more.
EXPERIENCE:
Family Fare. Hudsonville, MI. July '08 to December '11
- Worked as a team and solo to get things done right and fast.
- Learned food preparations, cleaning, organization, and leadership/management skills.
- Recognized for speed, quality, reliability, teamwork, and costumer service skills.
- Worked as a team to get things done right and fast.
- Last stationed as a cashier for great customer service skills.
- Learned food preparations, cleaning, and organization skills.
References are available upon request.
Again, to view my portfolio please visit: www.WickedCG.com.
