:: Jackson Robinson's Resume ::

Jackson B. Robinson / Character Artist

Cell: 214.277.2537

OBJECTIVE:

To develop my skills and craft through discipline and tenacity to become an exceptional character artist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2 years experience as a character artist and conceptual artist working on next gen gaming consoles. 6+ years experience as an 2D/3D Illustrator & Concept Artist, Character Designer, and Digital Sculptor, working with high profile clients such as, Coca Cola, Hasbro Toys, Star Wars / Lucas Film Licensing, Marvel Comics, Corona, Time Magazine, Mumbo Jumbo Games and Disney.

EDUCATION

2006 - Obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drawing & Painting from the University of North Texas

2008 - Completed an extensive 14 week training program at the Gnomon School of Visual Arts in Digital Sculpting with Zbrush.

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Professional Work Experience:

Gaming Industry Work Experience:

2009 - Present

• Principle Character Artist The Workshop Entertainment Inc. Currently in development of the Sony Move Title Sorcery.

Currently an instructor at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Hollywood, California

• Intsructor: Photoshop for Digital Production

Entertainment & Advertising Industry Work Experience: 2004 – Present

• Coca Cola: Designed and Illustrated the 2006 – 2007 Holiday Santa Clause and Polar Bear for the Holiday cans.

• Hasbro Toys / Lucas Film Licensing: Concepted, designed, and illustrated over 100 Characters and Vehicles for the Galactic Hero Toy Line.

• Hasbro Toys / Lucas Film Licensing: Concepted, designed, and illustrated the Indiana Jones LIFE Board game and box.

• Hasbro Toys / Marvel Comics: Concepted, designed, and illustrated over 50 Characters for the Marvel Super Hero Squad Toy Line.

• Hasbro Toys / GIJOE: Concepted, Pitched and created the new character line look for the GIJOE Action Battlers Toy Line.

• Hasbro Toys / Tonka: Concepted, designed, and illustrated revised Tonka Logo.

• Time Magazine: Editorial Illustration featuring Pepsi & Coca Cola bottle “trading secrets.”

• Corona: Concepted, designed, and illustrated over 10 POP Packages.

• Disney: Illustrated the Limited Edition Share Holders Print

Professional Skill Set:

• Photoshop • Maya • Zbrush • 3D Coat • X Normal • Unreal Engine 3 • Crazy Bump • Illustrator • Marmoset Toolbag

Working Knowledge in:

• 3DS Max • Corel Painter

Awards & Accomplishments:

• Published five times in the McGraw Hill Marketing & Advertising Collegiate Textbooks. • Gnomon Workshops: Winner of three worldwide 3d & Digital Sculpting competitions. • Guest Artist at the 2007 Star Wars Celebration in Los Angeles, California.