Cody Thomas
(780) 991-1614
[email protected]
PERSONAL SUMMARY
3D Generalist with a background in mobile game development (iPhone/ Android), eLearning
videos, VR experiences, and mixed media productions. Primarily responsible for 3D solutions,
but also work within the graphic designer and motion graphics spectrum. Daily problem solver
who keeps up to date with current workflows and software.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Modeling: Characters, Props, and Environments
● Animation: Characters, Props, and Environments
● Lighting/Rendering: Characters, Props, and Environments
● Rigging: Characters, Props, and Environments
● Developer: iPhone/Android apps, Vive VR, and Oculus/ Oculus Go VR
● Advanced in: Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Substance Painter, and
Unreal Engine 4
● Texture creation for low to high poly assets
● Motion Graphics: After Effects and Maya MASH
● MOCAP data use for animations
● Backburner render farm management and use for Maya Arnold rendering
ATTRIBUTES
● Always seeking ways to optimize workflows to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
● Share and learn top tips and tricks with employees to boost performance and quality
● Willing to make sacrifices to achieve project goals
● Always motivated toward self-improvement
● Positive attitude and easy to talk to
GAME RELEASES
Lil’ Pirates (iPhone/iPad)
Artist
ZA! 2 XL (iPad)
Prop Modeler
Escape: Norms World XL (iPad)
Character art/ Animator
Implode! (iPhone/iPad)
Artist
Daisy Mae’s Alien Buffet (iPhone)
Character/Prop Modeler
Freeballin’ (iPhone)
3D Modeler
A.D.D. (iPhone)
Artist
Spy Bot Chronicles (iPhone)
Artist/ Level Designer
Toy Bot Mini Missions (iPhone)
Artist
Shaky Summit (iPhone)
Character/ Prop Modeler
Toy Bot Diaries Trilogy (iPhone)
Artist/ Level Designer
Office Jerk, Office Zombie, Holiday Jerk: Holiday Edition, Office Jerk: Judged! (iPhone, iPad,
Android Devices)
Artist/ Animator
Streaker (iPhone, iPad, Android Devices)
Artist/ Animator
Plumber Crack (iPhone, iPad, Android Devices)
Artist/ Animator
Grumpy Bears (iPhone, iPad, Android Devices)
Artist/ Animator
Airport Madness Challenge (iPhone, iPad)
Artist
Death Drop (iPhone, iPad, Android Device
Artist/ Animator
Snow Racer Friends (iPhone, iPad, Android Devices)
Artist
Bubble Rainbow (iPhone, iPad)
Sprite Creation
Kitten Assassin (iphone, Android devices, Amazon Devices)
3D Technical Artist/ Animation
Gaybots (Android Devices)
Artist
EDUCATION
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Digital Arts and Media
Sep 2003 - 2004
The Art Institute of Vancouver, Burnaby
Game Art and Design Graduate
Sept 2005 - June 2007
EMPLOYMENT
3D Generalist
Dynacor Media
Dec 2015 - Current
- 3D and Motion Graphic solutions for eLearning tools (courses, safety videos, VR training etc.)
Artist
Fluik Entertainment
June 2011 - Feb 2015
- Primary 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging characters/props
- Animating characters and props
- Creating storyboards and conceptuals
- Use of Unity to arrange art assets and animations for programmers
Artist
IUGO Mobile
July 2008 - February 2011
- 3D modeling, and texturing characters, props, and environments
- Box 2D level design
- Creating user interface
- 2D character, prop, and environment art
- Sprite sheet creation
QA Test Specialist
QA Labs Inc.
2007 - 2008
- Carried out various types of tests on nokia mobile games such as functionality testing,
compliance testing, regression testing, soak testing, localization testing etc.
- Worked with developers within bug reporting software
- Daily meetings within QA team to report issues and to avoid overlap
