Animations used in the core gameplay loop of a shipped title released on Steam and the Epic Games Store

Created weekly gameplay animations for interactive mechanical machines, including idle, active, and failure states with smooth transitions and stylized motion

Defined the core animation style and motion language and set standards for other animators on the team

Collaborated with designers and programmers to integrate animations using real time gameplay event triggers

Oversaw Unity import/export workflow, ensuring rig compatibility, naming conventions, and clean animation files

Coordinated closely with other artists to troubleshoot animation import issues, state machine logic, and sync timing with VFX/SFX

Led fireteam level tasks and contributed to mission execution in dynamic and high pressure environments

Maintained personal accountability for over $50,000 worth of equipment, ensuring operational status at all times

Applied discipline, coordination, and situational awareness, transferable to production pipelines and fast paced team settings

Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and attention to detail under strict logistical and strategic constraints

Use of Autodesk Maya for application of the 12 Principles of Animation with strong control over timing, spacing, appeal, and weight for both stylized and realistic performances

Advanced keyframe animation for biped, quadruped, and mechanical rigs in gameplay and in-engine contexts

Proficient in the use of animation layers, space switching, and constraints to manage complex scenes and ensure clean, pipeline ready files

Comfortable working with MEL and Python based tools to streamline workflows and support animation pipeline efficiency

Experience animating for real time responsiveness focused on clarity, silhouette, and gameplay readability

Familiar with physics based animation tools to support dynamic and reactive movement

Retargeted character and creature animations to UE5 skeletons

Extremely familiar with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems like blendspaces, animation blueprints, state machines, and notify events to link animation to in-engine VFX

Built and implemented animation systems including locomotion, combo chains, jump, and death states

Used root motion, additive layers, and sync markers to polish gameplay responsiveness

Proficiency with common version control systems (Perforce and Git)

Agile team communication and production pipelines

Complete blueprint scripting of advanced gameplay logic and animation events

Built complete modular systems for player input, movement, health, combat, and enemy AI

Created interaction systems for pickups, triggers, UI, and dialogue

Developed logic for animation event syncing, state transitions, and gameplay feedback

Implemented blueprint interfaces and event dispatchers to manage communication between gameplay systems

Implemented save/load systems, level transitions, and game state management