Dana Klaren

Work History

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  Environment Artist

  Skydance Interactive

  January 2016 - Present
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  Environment Artist

  Skydance Interactive

  January 2016 - December 2021
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  Environment Artist

  The Workshop Entertainment

  January 2016 - April 2016

• 3D Modeler & Environment Artist

  freelance 3D Modeler & Environment Artist

  July 2015 - January 2016

  I designed, modeled and (PBR) textured low-poly assets for several VR / AR projects.
  Projects include an architectural presentation, a Security Drone for an Oculus / Gear VR demo, as well as a Virtual BMX Bike-Park.
  Software used: Maya, Headus UV Layout, Mari, Substance B2M, Photoshop, UE4, Shader Forge (for Unity).

• student

  Gnomon: School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation

  2012 - December 2015

  Studies focusing on hard-surface modeling and environment creation using Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, Mari, Headus UV Layout, Mental Ray, AutoCAD, and Adobe products.
  
  ONLINE PORTFOLIO:
  https://www.behance.net/DanaKlaren

• Design Department Coordinator

  Applied Minds LLC

  April 2010 - March 2012

  I seek out talented individuals to join our creative staff. Coordinate the creative staff across multiple disciplines and design-projects focused on graphics, architecture, interiors, vehicles, user interface, and robotics. Conduct on-site surveys. Research and specify FF&E (Furniture, Finishes and Equipment) for our architectural projects. Supply and manage the physical and digital resources for the department. Coordinate information between the Design Department, our engineers and our shops. Do presentation and documentation photography for the company.
  
  ONLINE PORTFOLIO (all work):
  www.bahance.net/DanaKlaren

• Director: Modelshop / Project Manager

  Applied Minds Inc.

  May 2002 - June 2010

  Working directly under Bran Ferren, I supervise the design process and fabrication of numerous architectural, product and custom automotive projects. I work closely with a large team of designers and engineers from various disciplines.

• Animatronics Designer / Supervisor

  various companies / freelance

  March 2001 - May 2002

  Worked as a freelance artist, and animatronics (robotics) designer & supervisor. Companies worked for during this time-period included: "Chiodo Bros. Productions", "Versatile Media One", "The Character Shop", & "Attraction Services/Applied Minds Inc.". Worked on multiple films, tv shows, commercials, and theme park/casino attractions.
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  Mechanical Technician (Animatronics)

  Walt Disney Imagineering

  August 1998 - February 2001

  Worked as a machinist, and animatronics (robotics) designer on over 50 animated figures for Tokyo Disney Sea, & Disney California Adventures. Helped design & build the most articulated animatronic figure Imagineering has ever produced: "Hopper" for the "Bug's Life" show at DCA, having over 80 pneumatic & hydraulic points of articulation.

• Animatronics Designer / Supervisor

  various companies / freelance

  March 1995 - August 1998

  Worked as a freelance artist, and animatronics (robotics) designer & supervisor. Companies worked for during this time-period included: "Animated Engineering", "Chiodo Bros. Productions", "Atlantic West Effects", "Stan Winston Studio", "Todd Master's Co.", "XFX", "The Character Shop", "Warner Bros.", "Miramax", "Cannum Creations", "Cinema Production Services", "The Jim Henson Creature Shop", & "Optic Nerve". Worked on multiple films, tv shows, and commercials.