Toren Lehrmann - 3D Artist

Resume/CV

Education

* University of Advancing Technology - Phoenix, AZ
* Bachelor of Art in Multimedia
* Graduated Magna Cum Laude May 2005

Game Development Experience

Bigpoint GmbH - Hamburg, Germany
Online Game Development - www.bigpoint.net
10/2006-Current
* Low Poly 3D Modeling, UV, and texturing for Java, Shockwave, and Flash based Internet Browser Games
* International Game Development experience

HBMG ArtSpark - Austin, TX
Unreal Tournament 2004 Mod - www.hbmgfoundation.org
4/2006 – 6/2006
* “Empires of Mars” Project won 1st prize in the 2006 HBMG ArtSpark Video Game Competition
* Modeled and textured player vehicle and collaborated with programmers to integrate in Unreal engine
* Responsible for assigning tasks to other artists as well as managing assets
* Team organization through weekly meetings and forum discussions

COR Project - Phoenix, AZ
Unreal Tournament 2004 Mod - www.corproject.com
9/2004 - 8/2005
* Character animations, all weapon animations, animated aircraft in opening nVidia sequence
* Used Karma Authoring Tool and the Unreal Engine 2 to create rag doll physic sets for in-game characters
* Worked with 16 other team members in meetings and online forum
* Organized team-building events

Other 3D Experience

Visescape Architecture - Phoenix, AZ
Architectural Visualization - www.visescape.com
3/2005 - 10/2006
Freelance 3D Artist
* Modeled exterior structures and homes from CAD source files for use in realistic architectural renderings
* Modeled various furniture pieces from reference photographs for interior renderings

NGTV - Beverly Hills, CA
Independent Television Studio - www.ngtv.com
6/2005 - 9/2005
* Modeled and animated characters and other assets for transition and split screen shots
* Used Maya Dynamics for simulation based content; Researched alternative rendering methods
* Reported to Art Lead and worked with Motion Graphics Artists for final output

Software Skills

* 3D Studio Max
* Vray
* Photoshop CS3
* Maya
* Basic ZBrush skillset
* Understanding of Normal Map workflow (CrazyBump, Nvidia plugin, etc)

Awards/Recognitions

* "The Escape" approval in CGTalk.com 3D Stills "Showcase Gallery" - 2008
* Bigpoint's Monthly Photoshop Competition "Design a Magazine Cover" Project Winner - 2008
* 1st Prize team member - HBMG ArtSpark "Game Design Competition" - 2006
* Magna Cum Laude Graduate - 2005
* UAT Student Union Logo Design Competition Winner - 2003
* National Honor Society Membership Awarded - 2000

References

Please see my LinkedIn Profile for recommendations from present and former colleagues




		Resume/CV Download Resume/CV as .doc Download Resume/CV as .pdf Education * University of Advancing Technology - Phoenix, AZ * Bachelor of Art in Multimedia * Graduated Magna Cum Laude May 2005 Game Development Experience Bigpoint GmbH - Hamburg, Germany Online Game Development - www.bigpoint.net 10/2006-Current * Low Poly 3D Modeling, UV, and texturing for Java, Shockwave, and Flash based Internet Browser Games * International Game Development experience HBMG ArtSpark - Austin, TX Unreal Tournament 2004 Mod - www.hbmgfoundation.org 4/2006 – 6/2006 * “Empires of Mars” Project won 1st prize in the 2006 HBMG ArtSpark Video Game Competition * Modeled and textured player vehicle and collaborated with programmers to integrate in Unreal engine * Responsible for assigning tasks to other artists as well as managing assets * Team organization through weekly meetings and forum discussions COR Project - Phoenix, AZ Unreal Tournament 2004 Mod - www.corproject.com 9/2004 - 8/2005 * Character animations, all weapon animations, animated aircraft in opening nVidia sequence * Used Karma Authoring Tool and the Unreal Engine 2 to create rag doll physic sets for in-game characters * Worked with 16 other team members in meetings and online forum * Organized team-building events Other 3D Experience Visescape Architecture - Phoenix, AZ Architectural Visualization - www.visescape.com 3/2005 - 10/2006 Freelance 3D Artist * Modeled exterior structures and homes from CAD source files for use in realistic architectural renderings * Modeled various furniture pieces from reference photographs for interior renderings NGTV - Beverly Hills, CA Independent Television Studio - www.ngtv.com 6/2005 - 9/2005 * Modeled and animated characters and other assets for transition and split screen shots * Used Maya Dynamics for simulation based content; Researched alternative rendering methods * Reported to Art Lead and worked with Motion Graphics Artists for final output Software Skills * 3D Studio Max * Vray * Photoshop CS3 * Maya * Basic ZBrush skillset * Understanding of Normal Map workflow (CrazyBump, Nvidia plugin, etc) Awards/Recognitions * "The Escape" approval in CGTalk.com 3D Stills "Showcase Gallery" - 2008 * Bigpoint's Monthly Photoshop Competition "Design a Magazine Cover" Project Winner - 2008 * 1st Prize team member - HBMG ArtSpark "Game Design Competition" - 2006 * Magna Cum Laude Graduate - 2005 * UAT Student Union Logo Design Competition Winner - 2003 * National Honor Society Membership Awarded - 2000 References Please see my LinkedIn Profile for recommendations from present and former colleagues