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Cecil Odutola

Cecil Odutola

2DAnimator/Concept Artist
Sholuyi,Nigeria

Summary

Concept Artist passionate about video games and culture. Dedicated to exceeding expectations through fantastic work. Knowledgeable about Game Mechanics, Lore and Animation. I'm a very Innovative Concept Artist knowledgeable in Adobe Suite and character design. Looking to bring further success to an organization through sharp illustration and concept image skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

2D Animator/Concept Artist

Quiva Games
Enugu, Nigeria
06.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with motion capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters.
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
  • Provided first-rate hand-drawn animation for television and cinematic use on Toon Boom Harmony software.
  • Designed procedures for storyboard composition, action creation and storytelling protocols to complete 3 projects.
  • Built upon existing character animation to develop over 2 new stories.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
  • Created sequences under tight deadlines and seamlessly integrated with other components.

Character Animator

Paranormal Activity
Sholuyi, Nigeria
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with motion capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters.
  • Worked alongside writers and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into visual medium.
  • Designed procedures for storyboard composition, action creation and storytelling protocols to complete 2 projects.
  • Implemented variables such as anticipation and impact for model development.
  • Liaised with other departments to discuss ideas and create unified goals.
  • Used Krita and photoshop to create over 4 stylized characters with full range of emotions and movement.

Administration Officer

Nigerian Army
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at multiple meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Produced detailed reports to track trends and keep senior management informed.
  • Created, prepared and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
  • Drafted receipts and followed over 200 transactions to completion for finance department of the Nigerian Army.

Teacher

Fred Odutola International Academy
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for academic sessions.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for over 10 struggling students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, KW
09.2014 - 09.2018

Skills

Animation pipeline understanding

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Timeline

2D Animator/Concept Artist - Quiva Games
06.2021 - Current
Character Animator - Paranormal Activity
02.2021 - 10.2022
Administration Officer - Nigerian Army
01.2019 - 12.2020
University of Ilorin - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
09.2014 - 09.2018
Teacher - Fred Odutola International Academy
01.2014 - 09.2014
Cecil Odutola2DAnimator/Concept Artist