Rizz Curtin
About
Currently a sophomore at Drexel University studying Animation & Visual Effects. Open to freelance or commission work.
Looking for entry level positions in concept art, character design, storyboarding, and character animation. Invested in
creating high quality stories and visuals. Limited experience in the production pipeline but eager and willing to learn.
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rizzcurtinart@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Animation & Visual Effects
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA
Sept 2022 – June 2027
Awards
AJ Drexel Scholarship for superior academic performance.
2022 – Present
Westphal Portfolio Scholarship for outstanding creative work in college admission portfolio.
2022 – Present
Experience
Melissa Harans Studio – Graphic Design Intern
Sept 2023 – March 2024
- Created assets for +15 different brands, including newsletters, social media assets, and advertisements.
- Collaborated with colleagues to explore different design directions.
National Art Honors Society – Activity Chair
Oct 2021 – June 2022
- Organized and facilitated participation in an event with grant funds.
- Supervised the creation of a mural that displayed the school’s environmental literacy program in a suitably creative way.
Drama Decor – General Worker
June 2020 – Aug 2022
- Troubleshooted organization needs and rearranged inventory to increase productivity.
- Assessed 10+ products a day before shipment to ensure quality and correctness.
- Created product customization mock-ups for the company website.
Skills
Technical proficiency in:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe InDesign
- Autodesk Maya
- Davinci Pro
- Procreate
- Arnold Renderer
- VRay Renderer
- Substance Painter
- MS Office
Artistic skills:
- 2D and 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Illustration
- Character Design
- Concept Art
- Storyboarding
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
- Photography
Personal skills:
- Goal-Oriented
- Hardworking
- Communication Skills, Written and Verbal
- Organized
Relevant Coursework:
- 3D Modeling 1 and 2
- Graphic Design 1 and 2
- Animation 1 and 2
- Digital Compositing 1
- Previsualization for Animation
- Painting Basics
- Introductory Drawing