Cynthia has strong skills in graphic design, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D and Nuke. She has experience with projects involving illustration, logo design, storyboarding, character animation, matchmoving, and compositing. Cynthia also has work experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, retail, and event stewarding.
Cynthia has strong skills in graphic design, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D and Nuke. She has experience with projects involving illustration, logo design, storyboarding, character animation, matchmoving, and compositing. Cynthia also has work experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, retail, and event stewarding.
Cynthia has strong skills in graphic design, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D and Nuke. She has experience with projects involving illustration, logo design, storyboarding, character animation, matchmoving, and compositing. Cynthia also has work experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, retail, and event stewarding.
Cynthia has strong skills in graphic design, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D and Nuke. She has experience with projects involving illustration, logo design, storyboarding, character animation, matchmoving, and compositing. Cynthia also has work experience in fashion styling, visual merchandising, retail, and event stewarding.
www.cynthia-designs.wixsite.com/cynthia-designs Mobile: 07432060050 West London Email Address: [email protected] TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Computing/Media skills: Photoshop- Masks, adjustment layers and channel manipulation Illustrator - Illustrations, Logo/Icon, comics, character design, story boarding • Strong Work ethic: Time management and Problem solving: Being After Effects – Motion graphics, character rigging, expressions, 2D, self employed ensured I always had to push myself to work smart and 2.5D Adobe Flash/Animate -Animation for web (Gifs) keep my goals attainable along with being responsible for fixing any Maya – 3D modelling and pre VFX compositing, Animation problems that arise during my time as a freelance fashion stylist. Nuke – Compositing, tracking, keying, match moving, rotoscoping Cinema 4D - Basic Knowledge Social media (marketing management) Blogs- Blogger and Wix. • Team player: I learned the importance of being reliable, showing Video editing and production - (IMovie, Adobe Premier) commitment to the team, coordination and group communication skills Microsoft - Word, Power Point. during my time as a team sales member Can use drawing tablets Knowledge of Green screens • Ability to accept and Learn From criticism: During my time at Education paper chase I realised Learning how to deal with it effectively and use it Brunel University- (BSc) VFX and Motion Graphics (ongoing) 2015- 2019 productively is essential for maintaining both professionalism and University of the Arts – Multimedia (Higher Education Diploma) 2014 momentum in the workplace. West Thames College - Computing Software Development – BTEC LEVEL 3 Distinction*Distinction *Distinction* EDEXCEL • Positive attitude: Stewarding during the Olympic games was a (Equivalent to 420 Ucas points or A*A*A*) September 2012- June 2013 job that was outside my comfort zone, however I have a optimistic Southall College - Customer Service and Administration July 2012 BTEC Level 2 approach to working. I enjoy learning, being challenged and having new Health and Safety- BTEC Level 2 - june 2013 experiences. GCSE Swakeleys and Uxbridge College – English Lit (A), English Lang (A) Computing (A), Math (C), Sociology (A), Biology, Chemistry, Physics (A) 2011
Awards Brunel Engineering and Design Academic Excellence Scholarship Duke of Edinburgh Award Relevant projects: Employment:
Digital Graphics, and Digital Design Theory Freelance: Editorial Fashion Stylist February 2013 – August 2016 • Tasked to create multiple forms of graphics such as posters, infographics, logos, • Worked with many well known people in the industry such as Rebecca Sammon at Used magazine, Jamie Icons and book covers from scratch using illustrator and Photoshop Knock at On- The-Rail to provide assistance with working close with models and photographers, setting up • Planned, sketched and created all assets in Adobe illustrator with the use of a graphics tablet. the studio, coordinating outfits to the brief, model recruitment, group meetings, art directing, prop pick ups. • Created an interactive report showing the process using InDesign. • Also collaborated with brands such as Chanel, Burberry, Givenchy, Stark, Chloe', forever unique, blue vanilla, • Created extra artefact such as animation using adobe flash/Animate with character Chichi London, TH Baker, Hazel & Kent and many more. design. • Assisted the running of an e-commerce fashion store • Work published both in print and online in publications such as Eight Magazines, Dreamingless Motion Graphics Design Magazine, Eight, So Catchy, and Girl’s Magazine. • Project to create an informative animation of 10 facts about a subject of choice • During my time as a freelancer I learned the importance of workflow management especially as I had • Research and pre graphic and motion designs were created for a rough draft for a storyboard no one else to rely on. • A storyboard was created using sketches, and put together with Photoshop and Illustrator Visual Merchandiser Paper Chase – September 2015 – January 2015 • Animation created in After Effects using a blend of effects and graphics • Ensuring that products are displayed according to company guidelines, promotional activities and seasonal trends together with your store team. Motion Graphics Applications • Creating visually inspiring in-store and window displays which reflect and maintain the brand identity. • To create an animated logo, TV indent and AD in After Effects • Managing the ordering, handling and organisation of all display materials. • Planned designed and created assets using a combination of Adobe Photoshop and • Maximizing selling by analysing sales reports and taking action accordingly. After Effects, making use of effects and pre-sets, puppet tool and much more. • Doing so improved not just my design skills but also marketing and branding knowledge • Composited into After Effects for further compositing (3D camera and more). Odeon Cinema April 2015 - September 2015 Creative digital design • Learned to work in a face-paced environment on my feat for up to ten hours on end. • To create a pitch for an artefact based on two creative people/groups • I was also in charge of providing excellent customer service (hosting). . A mood board and further research was carried out • Ensuring to always be friendly and approachable. • Created assets using Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, and Animate. • The best part of the role was being able to work in a team with a large variety of people from different • Created a GIF series to raise awareness of mental health. backgrounds.
3D Animation Fashion PR ‘super intern’ at Injeanous Me April 2014 - August 2014
• Tasked to create a 3D animation using a robot arm using principals of animation. • Photographing people on the streets for London fashion week. • Modelled, textured, created lighting, rigged and animated scene objects. • Creating short animation promos using VideoMaker FX • Was then taken into after effects to add Depth of field and add music • Managing multiple social media platforms including blogs • Assisting on set for studio shoots for video and print Match-moving 3D Environments For VFX • I realised how much I enjoyed having variety at work • Prepared for a VFX shot which combined the use of green-screen, live action and CGI • Managed a VFX data sheet in order to make references and keep track of dimensions Stewarding during the Olympics July 2012 – September 2012 needed for post production in Nuke. • Checking the area for hazardous possible dangerous objects • Created a concept art an story board to aid 3 development and camera planning • Frequent reporting to the supervisor, managing traffic. matcmoving data collect on set for post production in nuke • Reporting current status and reports on the radio, managing pedestrians, customers • Camera was matched to settings in nuke to create matchmove which was then imported into Maya and team management. final export changes of 3d environment were put into nuke and green screen footage was keyed colour corrected and composited into 3d environment along with some FX final render was then made
