Steve Hirt

Education
GPA: 3.68 San Jos State University BFA Animation and Illustration Deans Scholar 2008, 2009, 2010 Art 192 Study Abroad at Cit Universitaire

www.stevehirt.com
May 2010 Summer 2008 Paris, France

Work Experience and Internships

Nickelodeon Animation Studio August 2011- Present Production Assistant on TUFF Puppy Responsible for advancing and tracking designs and storyboard iterations of multiple episodes at once Translated storyboards into itemized assignment lists for the character, layout and prop designers Corresponded with Korean animation studio as well as external contractors often for material shipments, delivery confirmations and requests Prepped and presented designs and changes to art director and then distributed notes to artists
February 2011- May 2011 Human Resources Intern Responsible for accepting and tracking hundreds of portfolios in transit to reviews or back to applicants Worked closely with recruiting to assess candidates work and respond back appropriately Provided artwork for H.R. projects as needed, including Nickelodeon fliers and presentations Conducted over 70 phone interviews with applicants for a highly competitive internship program Led a 7 member team to create an uplifting mural at ONEgeneration Senior Community Center November 2010- August 2011 SiXiTS Inc. Intern Concept Artist for social gaming projects Designed finished game assets and character designs using Flash, Maya, and Photoshop Adapted to style and priority changes throughout pipeline September 2010 - November 2010 Capcom Entertainment, Inc. San Mateo, CA Creative Licensing Intern Created web content and graphic designs using Flash and Illustrator, specific titles include Resident Evil and Dead Rising 2 Explored and then rendered concept art for a possible merchandising project for the Super Street Fighter 4 title June 2010 - August 2010 House of Chai Visual Development Artist for Enrique Wrecks the World Nominated for Best Animated Short Subject Annie Award, 2011 Defined visual style of 2D short film with art team Translated storyboards to finished layouts while solving visual and perspective discrepancies Painted final backgrounds based on a color script

Skills & Course Work

Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Premiere, After Effects, Flash, Maya, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, Portfolio Art 129A Digital Animation- Maya Modelling: Modelled and lit a finished asset in Maya 8.5 from personal concept art Sculpted and painted asset in ZBrush 3.5

Extra Curricular Activities

May 2008 - May 2009 President, Shrunkenheadman Animation/Illustration Club Leader of an active animation and illustration club of over 150 members Coordinated then received industry professionals for lectures and workshops, from Dreamworks, Pixar, Disney and other studios Managed accounting for the club, totaling $10,000 September 2003 Eagle Scout Award Recipient, Boy Scouts of America Took on leadership role during activities and excursions Engaged in numerous community service projects including residential cleanup after town flood Implemented an Eagle service project to revitalize courtyard of NJ Veterans Memorial Home American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certification

American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrilation Certification