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Debora Fuentes

@deborafuentes

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3D Character Animator & Rigger with expertise in Maya and game pipeline.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a collaborative environment where I can apply my expertise in character animation and rigging to contribute to engaging projects, with opportunities for growth in the game and film industries.

I am a dedicated 3D Character Animator & Rigger with a strong background in creating engaging animations and robust rigs for various projects. My expertise lies in Maya, where I specialize in character technical direction and 3D rigging, ensuring characters are both visually appealing and functional for game pipelines.

Professionally, I've contributed to projects such as animating characters for mobile games at Fungi Games and working on the Blender animated film 'The Last Dungeon' at SCAD. My technical support role at SCAD honed my ability to troubleshoot and assist others, while my freelance graphic design work showcased my versatility in creating motion graphics and educational content.

I hold a BFA in 3D Character Animation with a minor in Rigging from the Savannah College of Art and Design, focusing on character acting, dialogue, and rigging for both humanoid and animal characters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

3D Animator & Rigger

Current

Fungi Games

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Currently animating and rigging humanoid, animal, and fantastic characters for mobile games, showcasing various martial arts styles. Responsible for hair dynamics and camera animations.

Animation Rigging Maya Character Animation Mobile Gaming Martial Arts Animation

Technical Support

SCAD

Oct 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Provided technical assistance to VFX, Animation, and Game Design students and professors, managing issues across 1100 computers.

Technical Support VFX Animation Game Design Problem Solving

3D Animator

SCAD

Mar 2023 - May 2023 (2 months)

Handled hand key character animation and motion capture cleanup for the animated film 'The Last Dungeon'. Responsible for Maya exports to Unreal Engine.

Animation Maya Unreal Engine Blender Character Animation

Graphic Designer

Hospital Circulación

Dec 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years)

Freelanced as a graphic designer and advertisement video creator, producing videos for hospitals with motion graphic elements.

Graphic Design Video Production Motion Graphics Advertisement Freelancing Creative Direction

2D Animator

Class Project

Jul 2020 - Jul 2020 (0 months)

Created educational puppet animation videos for children, including designing props and characters for an app.

2D Animation Video Production App Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Savannah College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 3D Character Animation

2019 - 2023

3D animation degree concentrating in character acting and dialogue. Minor in technical character direction focusing on rigging humanoid as well as animal characters.