Summary
Ellory Gillis-McGinnis
Résumé 2018
3D/2D, Concept Artist
Boulder, CO
Ellorysgm@gmail.com
Sphero (2015-2018)
Concept Artist (2017-2018), 3D Concept Artist (2015-2017)
Concept Artist involved in prototyping and developing products from concept to physical prototype using Photoshop, Maya, and high-end 3D printers. Highlights included developing the Home Robot concept into an IP that was purchased and spun-off as its own company, Misty Robotics. Other roles included storyboarding for the Promotional/Marketing Department, kiosk/booth design for conventions such as CES.
Project Credits: Apple Store Experience Concept, Cars Ultimate Lightning McQueen, Collectibots, Electric Sheep, Rover, Exosuit, Sphero GO, Harry Potter Interactive Wand, Hot Wheels AR Launcher, HoverBot, Inkling, JPL Curiosity Rover Replica, LEGO GO Brick, MESH, Mini, Puppets, Prism, Sphero Retail Concept, Enchanted Objects, Neutrino, Spiderman, SPRK, Bolt, Star Wars (BB-8, R2-D2, BB-9E), Thomas the Train
Backflip Studios 2014-2015
3D Artist, Texture Artist (Contract)
3D character art and textures for DragonVale World under the direction of a Lead Artist.
30 Fifty Design (2012–2015)
CEO, Co-Founder, Marketing, 3D/2D Artist, UI, Texture Art, Graphic Design
Responsibilities included marketing, client interface, assembling and submitting job proposals, assembling and managing budgets for projects, recruiting contract assets, managing projects of up to 4 people and $25k budget. Highlights included designing an interactive installation at Google Headquarters, designing an interactive component of Disney World’s “Star Tours” ride, launching the Steam title “Hot Tin Roof” in cooperation with Glass Bottom Games, and leading a large budget casino gaming project for Playstudios.
Also performed 3D/2D, UI and texture art on multiple mobile and PC game titles. Graphic design for numerous websites and dozens of apparel designs.
Clients included: Accurate Roofing and Masonry, Backflip Studios, Barbell Cards LLC, Bolder Games, Bolder Languages, Bouillon King LLC, Budget Brides Boutique, Calico Resources, Celtic Landscaping, Darkhorse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Disney, Easton Training Center, Fight Science, Glass Bottom Games, Google, Mighty Fudge, Sphero, Phoenix Multisport, Ping Identity, PlayStudios, RedQuill LLC, SketchUp, Tiltmine LLC, Tombolo.
LEGO Playwell Studios (2011)
Senior 3D Artist, LEGO Universe
Selected for Senior 3D Artist Training in Spring of 2011 after 3 years of industry experience. Assisted in directing a small team in creating of 3D environment art for the MMO LEGO Universe. LEGO Playwell Studios was closed in October of 2011 due to budget concerns.
Netdevil Studios (2008-2011)
3D Environment Artist, LEGO Universe
3D Artist working in Maya, building collision objects with Havok, 2D textures in Photoshop. Also owned min-spec performance of all in-game assets which included innovations in asset optimization, LODs, tri-count, and led the 200+ person company in bug/glitch elimination. Achieved proficiency in management software such as Perforce, Trello, and JIRA. Netdevil Studios was purchased by LEGO Group in Spring of 2011.
Backflip Studios (2009)
3D Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist (Contract)
Paper Toss World Tour, Ragdoll Blaster 2, Strike Knight, 2 cancelled projects (3D artist, concept artist), Dwarven Den (Texture Artist)
Dreamquest Software (2007) - 2D/3D intern
Education:
BA in Media Arts and Animation, Art Institute of Colorado. Graduated with honors 2008.
Relevant skills:
Photoshop, Illustrator, 3DSMax, Unity, Maya, ZBrush, SketchUp, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Gamebryo, Havok, Substance Painter, Trello, Perforce, JIRA, Makerbot Ultimaker/Replicator2, Fortus 3D Printer, Objet 3D Printer.
Please visit my portfolio at https://ellorygm.artstation.com/ to see a selection of pieces that I feel best show my level of ability. If you would like to see samples of other types of work, please contact me at ellorysgm@gmail.com