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Claire Cotton

Claire Cotton

Philadelphia

Summary

Look Development artist with a comprehensive background in surfacing, lighting, and modeling. Proven ability to work well with a team of both designers and producers. Proficient in 3D content creation tools and video editing software, offering problem-solving skills that have improved efficiency and productivity in past roles.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Look Development Lead (Capstone Project)

FivetoNine Studios
Philadelphia
07.2024 - 05.2026
  • Created concept art for characters, props, and environments.
  • Assembled style guides, color guides, and lighting guides for a team of artists to utilize.
  • Textured characters, props, and hero models that follow the production's style.
  • Collaborate with a team of artists to brainstorm and give critiques on model creation, surfacing, and lighting.
  • Interact with faculty advisors and other mentors to get feeback

Motion Graphics Intern

MJH Life Sciences
Cranbury
09.2023 - 01.2026
  • Utilize After Effects to animate 2D informational medical videos to educate doctors, and other health professionals.
  • Contribute to all parts of the 3D animation pipeline to create medical animations in order to showcase different medical processes.
  • Collaborate with co-workers during meetings to brainstorm ideas for animations, and give feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animation And VFX

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2026

Skills

  • Prop, character, and background surfacing
  • 3D digital modeling
  • CG lighting
  • Compositing
  • Style guide development
  • Concept art creation
  • Feedback integration
  • Motion graphics design
  • Medical animation
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable

Accomplishments

Dean’s Scholarship, Drexel University, 2021-2026

References

References available upon request.

Software

Maya                    Unreal Engine           

Adobe Suite         Zbrush

Blender                Mari      

Microsoft Suite    SynthEyes

Nuke                    Houdini

Timeline

Look Development Lead (Capstone Project)

FivetoNine Studios
07.2024 - 05.2026

Motion Graphics Intern

MJH Life Sciences
09.2023 - 01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Animation And VFX

Drexel University
Claire Cotton