BIANCA URBANOWICZ Jupiter, FL 

(540)409-6857, linestlife@gmail.edu ,

https://burbanow.wixsite.com/linestolife

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Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL

Bachelor of Arts, May 2021

Major: Visual Studies, GPA: 3.46/4.0

Projected Senior Thesis: development of character, 

environment, props, assets

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VISUAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE, CHARACTER DESIGN                                                                       

 

Visual Development Artist, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL, September 2017 - May 2021

For this upper level course under time-sensitive deadlines, detailed sets, character, props, and environment:

• Used painting, paper collage, photoshop, drawing, ink, and in multimedia hands-on exploration defining fitting styles for story

• With supporting research and reference, pitched ideas to class; visualized and executed concepts working with other professionals anddeveloped preliminary thumbnails and asset designs 

• Created a composition and illustration for narrative’s needs, edited designs according to critique and executed the final composition

Character Designer, CG Master Academy May 2020-April 2021 

       Researched and collected reference to inspire designs, worked collaboratively with Art Director Nate Wragg in designing characters:

• Developed 17+ characters in unique, individual styles that reflecting their stories and personalities

• Utilized shape language, color, line, posing, expression, emotion, storytelling images, and studying of styles

• Through turn arounds, expression sheets, mouth and hand shapes, character lineups, Z-brush models ensured design usefulness

• Expressed design languages and their application to props, sets, backgrounds, assets, and side characters

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CLIENT SERVICES                                                                                                                                                   

 

Freelance Illustrator, Jupiter, FL, May 2021-Present

Work one on one with clients to develop artistic desires and vision:

• Discuss type of project, scale, medium, style, time frame, and competitive pricing

• Design unique, inspiring thumbnails

• Regularly communicating with client to ensure designs meet the client’s desires and approval

• Make requested alterations in a timely fashion

• Complete work in a timely manner while maintaining the highest levels of quality and client satisfaction 

 

Thesis Film Administrator, Ringling College of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL, Fall 2019-May 2021

       Supervised the distribution of 35+ thesis films; maintained organization of alumni personal paperwork:

• Coordinated 10+ coinciding submission deadlines and submitted to 60+ film festivals

• Organized and maintained film requests from various national and international festivals

• Communicated thesis film details clearly to film festival representatives

• Diplomatically resolved technology problems and under tight deadlines

• Obtained discount waivers from festival representatives and submitted payment of $1,000s of dollars in fees

 

Motion Design Artist, Freelance, Sarasota, FL, February 2020-March 2020

• Successfully collaborated with Private Client in animating company’s logo according to industry standard

• Used Adobe Illustrator and After Effects and ensured client’s needs

 

Event Assistant, SIGGRAPH, Los Angeles, CA, Summer 2019

      Supported 100s of attendees in obtaining authorized event passes and arriving on time to their scheduled meetings:

• Checked and cleared patron badges, enforced entrance rules, aided in adhering to strict timetables

• Aided in the set-up and clean-up of presentations; supported executives in demonstrating new technologies

• Awarded for 30+ hours of outstanding performance, positive outlook and strong work ethic

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PERSONAL                                                                                                                                                               

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Proficient in Windows and Macintosh platforms and software: Pencil, Water Color, Acrylics, Pastels, Gouache, Autodesk Maya, Arnold, Adobe Suite, Nuke, Xgen, Zbrush, 3D Coat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Document, and Procreate.

Puppy and Cat mom, gym rat, nature enthusiast, retro-design fanatic, Harry Potter nerd, Star Wars Geek, theme park fanatic, coffee connoisseur.