Education
Savannah College of Art and Design, MFA — Motion Media Design
BYU-Idaho, BS — Communications in Visual Media
2025
2016
Work Experience
VFX Artist ~ Freelance
2016 - Present
• Composited multi-layered scenes with keyed footage, tracked elements, and 2D/3D assets.
• Collaborated with directors and editors to develop VFX solutions that aligned with creative vision.
• Used Mocha and built-in AE trackers for planar tracking, screen comps, and match moves.
VFX Artist ~ Melaleuca The Wellness Company
2018 - 2022
• Created localized VFX versions of videos by adapting on-screen text, graphics, and animations for global markets.
• Designed and integrated motion graphics, particle effects, and screen replacements using After Effects.
• Cleaned up footage using motion tracking, object removal, and stabilization techniques.
Technical Animator ~ Timber the Treasure Dog
2014
• Combined rotoscoping, motion tracking, and procedural animation to enhance live-action sequences.
• Executed VFX tasks under guidance from senior artists while contributing solutions to technical challenges.
• Upheld strict file organization and project tracking tools to ensure efficient collaboration and asset delivery.
VFX Supervisor ~ Yarrow’s Boy
2013
• Led VFX planning and execution for a student short film, coordinating effects from concept through post-production.
• Managed workflow, delegated tasks, and ensured visual consistency while developing skills on the job.
• Collaborated closely with directors and editors to align VFX with storytelling goals and creative vision.
Skills
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Conceptualization
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• After Effects
• Cinema 4D
• Unreal Engine
• Premiere Pro
• Maya
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Substance Suite
• Audition
• Cinematography
• Color Grading
• Editing
• Compositing
• Rendering