Jared Johnson

Work History

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  Creative Director of Animation

  Superplastic

  March 2019 - June 2024

  Burlington, VT

  - Built a hybrid animation department and developed production pipeline including software, equipment, and new technology (Maya - Renderman, Unreal Engine, Motion capture, and AI)
  - Oversaw production of all animation and managed internal staff and venders
  Collaborated with CEO and executives in scheduling, budgets, and partnership bids
  - Defined character personalities, visual style, and final render product
  
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  Animator

  Tippett Studio

  January 2015 - October 2018

  Berkeley, CA

  - Character and creature animation on various projects including film and commercials (titles list included in resume)

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Animator

  Gazillion Entertainment

  September 2013 - December 2014

  San Mateo, CA

  - Character animation for an online action RPG game - Marvel Heroes
  - Developed character-specific fighting styles and movements to ensure authenticity of the of the Marvel brand

  
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  Animator

  Reel FX

  June 2013 - August 2013

  Dallas, TX

  - Character animation for feature film, Free Birds (2013)

  

• Animator / Rigger

  MTVN

  January 2011 - November 2011

  San Francisco, CA

  - Built assets and developed rigs to support stylistic constraints
  - Provided 2D and 3D character animation for social games
  
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  Lead Animator

  Cinematico

  May 2007 - December 2010

  San Francisco, CA

  - Provided 3D keyframe character animation for documentaries, video game cinematics, and television episodes
  - Motion capture clean-up and stunt performer
  - Led a small team of animators in production starting from previs to final animation