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    ADAM R.

    SCHUMAN
    E-mail : [email protected]
    Website : http://www.one-lung.com/
    Linkedin : Adam R Schuman

    OBJECTIVE
    To continue to make the highest tier art, that pushes visual standards while fulfilling design
    expectations, and work with other passionate developers to make AAA experiences.

    KNOWLEDGE
     Zbrush 4.R8  Marvelous Designer 5  Perforce
     Maya 2016  Headus / UV Layout  Jira
     3D Studio Max 2016  Xnormal  Traditional Sculpting
     Adobe Photoshop CC  Marmoset Toolbag 2  Traditional Drawing
     Substance Painter 2  UE4 / Multiple  Molding / Casting
     3D Coat V-4.8 Proprietary Engines  Airbrush/ Painting
    EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
    Blind Squirrel Games Santa Ana, California 7/2015 – present
    Principal Character Artist (Sr. Character Artist from 7/2015 – 11/2016)
    Star Wars™: Jedi Challenges - Disney Games / Lenovo ( AR – Android / IOS ), Bioshock: The
    Collection - 2K ( XB1, PS4, PC ), Mafia 3 - 2K( XB1, PS4, PC ), Un-Announced ( PS4 )
     Created characters, environments, and props for the Strategic Combat game for "Star
    Wars™: Jedi Challenges" (AR - Android / iOS ).
     Created new versions of characters and props for the "Bioshock : The Collection" (PS4,
    XB1, PC).
     Assisted in the NPC character creation using node systems for "Mafia 3" (PS4, XB1, PC).
     Assisting in art development for other AAA studios and their IP (unannounced).
     Working with art directors, creative directors, lead designers, and art team to aid in
    directing rich and believable characters for several internal un-announced IP.
     Mentoring character and environment artist in art creation and self development.

    Freelance Character Artist Fullerton, California 7/2014 – 7/2015


    n-Space - "Sword Coast Legends" Dungeons & Dragons ( XB1, PS4, PC )
     High-rez sculpting for in-game characters and creatures.
     Sculpted and created 3 poses of Belaphoss for the Collector’s Edition statue.
    ArtCraft Entertainment - "Crowfall" MMO ( PC )
     High-rez sculpting and low poly modeling, UV layout, and texturing.

    Retro Studios ( Nintendo ) Austin, Texas 6/2012 – 7/2014


    Sr. Character Artist
    Donkey Kong Country : Tropical Freeze ( WiiU )
     High-rez sculpting and low poly modeling, UV layout, and texturing for player
    characters, bosses, creatures, and “Hero props”.
     Worked closely with the Creative Director, Character Lead, Engineering Director,
    Engineering, Tech art, and other character artist to develop and implement the look for
    the dynamic fur.
     Collaborating with Animation Lead, and Animators to create the best mesh for the
    animation needs, and gameplay request.
     Mentored character and environment artist with Zbrush sculpting, next generation art
    pipeline and techniques, along with art direction feedback.
     Lit all animated objects to match environment lighting, added lighting key for gameplay.
     Concept development for alternate project

    Vigil Games ( THQ ) Austin, Texas 5/2009 – 6/2012


    Sr. Character Artist
    Darksiders 1 ( Xbox 360, PS3, PC ), Darksiders 2, ( Xbox 360, PS3, WiiU, PC ), Dark Millennium
    Online ( PC )-canceled, Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team ( Xbox 360 )
     High-rez sculpting and low poly modeling, UV layout, and texturing for Boss, Player,
    and NPC characters, along with creatures, weapons, vehicles, and “Hero props”.
     Mentoring character and environment artist with sculpting, low poly construction, and
    texturing techniques. (Primarily on the DMO 40K team).
     Worked closely with Studio Character Art Director, fellow character, and concept artist to
    deliver cohesive “Joe Mad” styled worlds.
     Collaborating with Animation Lead, and Riggers to create optimized and clean meshes,
    for dynamic cloth, and destructible limbs.

    Eat3D.com 5/2010
    Instructor
     Instructor for “Low-Res Character Production: Constructing a Character of Next-Gen
    Games” ( Training DVD )

    Midway Studios: Austin Austin, Texas 6/2007 – 12/2008


    Sr. Character Artist
    Blacksite Area 51 ( Xbox 360, PS3, PC ), Unannounced Original IP ( Xbox 360, PS3, PC )-canceled
     High-rez sculpting and low poly modeling, UV layout, and texturing: characters,
    weapons, and creatures.
     Work with Character Tech Lead to develop “character atlas” to reign in character texture
    budget.
     Assisted with creating the style of the characters for the Original IP.

    KingsIsle Entertainment Austin, Texas 9/2005 – 6/2007


    Character Artist
    Wizard 101 ( PC )
     Low poly modeling, UV layout, texturing, and concepting: characters and creatures.
     Contributed input and feedback on environment and animation work.
     Worked directly with design, programming and animation, to create MMO character
    equipment structure.
     Oversaw outsource characters and concepts, making sure the assets match the quality
    and style of the game.
     Worked with the Lead producer in the scheduling of character work.

    TKO Software ( absorbed Stalker Entertainment ) Addison, Texas 12/2002 - 8/2005


    Lead Character Artist
    Ms. Pacman Maze Madness2 ( PC, Xbox, PS2, Game Cube, Nintendo DS )-canceled, Leisure Suit
    Larry “Pocket Party” ( N-Gage ), Gunforge ( N-Gage ), Sahara ( PC, Xbox, PS2 )-canceled. Call of
    Duty ( N-Gage ), Elder Scrolls ( N-Gage ), Blowout ( Xbox, PS2 )
     Worked closely with Art Director, Technical Animator, and artist to produce pre-
    rendered cinematics, as well as high quality in-game characters, and environment assets.
     Managed a team of four digital artists.

    EDUCATION
    The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas 9/2002
    Associate of Applied Arts in Computer Animation, Specializing in Character Modeling.

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