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
09.2014 - 09.2018
Skills
Animation pipeline understanding
Proficient in character Animation
Fluent in Toon boom Harmony
Fluent in Photoshop
Fluent in Adobe Flash
Fluent in Krita
Proficient in Concept Art
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