Val Roca

Work History

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  Lead Character TD

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  June 2022 - October 2023

  Lead character TD on Fairly Oddparents: A New Wish

  
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  rigging artist

  Moonbug Entertainment

  November 2021 - June 2022

  
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  Adjunct Professor

  UMass Dartmouth

  September 2018 - January 2019

  Taught MEL and Python scripting for Maya.
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  Design Manager

  Hasbro

  September 2014 - July 2018

  Manage the sculpting process for Marvel toys, including digital sculpting, rapid prototyping, and hand off to manufacturing partners.

• Adjunct Professor

  Mount Ida College

  September 2016 - June 2018

  Adjunct professor for Maya Rigging and Maya Scripting courses.
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  Designer

  Hasbro

  July 2006 - August 2014

  Design and development of style guide visuals, reference material, and licensed products across all retail categories. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, rigging, posing, and rendering, 2D illustration, and art direction.

• Junior Designer

  Gamer Graffix

  October 2005 - March 2006

  Design of vinyl decals for application on video game consoles and accessories, laptops, personal electronics, and lockers. Also responsible for the visual and mechanical design of packaging, displays, and shipping containers.