MICK TODD RESUME

 







MICK TODD
michaelrtodd@yahoo.com
801-885-2814
www.micktodd.com
www.cryptidhunter.com

SUMMARY

I'm an independent contractor specializing in high-end visualizations, 3D art, cinematic animations, and pitch decks for major intellectual properties in the entertainment industry. I bring creative visions to life.

As a Creative Director and Media Design Specialist, I offer a multifaceted background with extensive production experience across feature films, animated features, theme parks, television, video games, comic books, and collectibles. My career spans work with Sony Imageworks, Disney Animation, DreamWorks Animation, EA Games and Universal Creative, as well as original IP development, blending storytelling, technology, and design leadership.

My work is supported by deep proficiency in industry-standard tools including Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, After Effects, Unreal Engine, and the latest in Generative AI animation. I specialize in 2D/3D design and visual development (sketching, illustrations, concept art); storyboarding and pitch communication (presentations, style guides, product mockups, pitch decks); 3D production and visualization (modeling, prototyping, cinematic rendering); and motion graphics. From “blue sky” ideation to installation, I oversee the creative process end-to-end—ensuring vision, detail, and intent are carried through to the final guest experience. 

In addition to hands-on production, my expertise includes both licensed and original IP development, conceptualizing and pitching new content to stakeholders, and maintaining cohesive, compelling visual narratives across platforms. I’ve had the privilege of contributing to globally recognized franchises, including:

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, King Kong, Super Nintendo World, Epic Universe, Monsters Unchained, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Fast and Furious, Jurassic World, The Mummy, Shark Tale, Reign of Fire, Marvel’s Avengers, Spider-Man, Barbie, Peanuts, and Hot Wheels.

With this broad skill set and deep experience in large-scale experiential projects, I offer premium creative services to help bring ambitious ideas to life. Whether developing pitch materials that win stakeholders or shaping unforgettable guest experiences, I excel at bridging artistry with reality.

I’m also an experienced communicator and visual storyteller—equally at home presenting to creative teams and executive leadership. I invite you to explore my work online, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate.

CORE SKILLS

• Creative/Art Direction | IP Development | Pitch Materials | Visual Storytelling

• 2D/3D Design | Storyboarding | Concept Art | Motion Graphics | Animatics

• Game Engines (Unreal, Unity) | VR/AR Prototyping | Narrative Worldbuilding 

• 3D Modeling | Texturing | Rigging | Animation | Rendering | VFX | Real-time Visualization 

• Creative Software: Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Blender, Figma 

• GenAI: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, Pika, DALL-E, Luma, Eleven Labs, Rodin, and more 

SELECTED PROJECTS & EXPERIENCE

Mick Todd Creative 2019-2025 - Art/Creative Director/Subcontractor
⦁ Projects: 
- Marvel Avengers Station.
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
- Mattel - Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price.
- Peanuts.
- Infinite Reality.
Cutting Edge VR Surgical Simulations.
- Cosmic Odyssey VR Experience.
- Cryptid Hunter.
- Faerie Kingdom.
- Netherworld Chronicles.
- Stinger Strike Force.

Universal Creative/NBCUniversal 2013-2020 - Senior Attraction Designer, Media
⦁ Projects: 
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, Escape from Gringotts, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Hogwarts Express, Magical Menagerie, Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
- Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
- Fast and Furious: Supercharged.
- The Cat in the Hat.
- Volcano Bay.
- Super Nintendo World: Mario Kart.
- Jimmy Fallon Race Through New York.
- Revenge of the Mummy.
- Jurassic World.
- Universal's Epic Universe.
- Universal's Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained - The Frankenstein Experiment.
- Pokémon.
- Zelda.
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
- Aventura Hotel.
- Universal  Store.
- T23D.
- Universal Studios Kiosk Animations.
- Universal Creative Christmas Card Animation.

Lumenas Animation Studios 2010-2012 - 3D Artist/Creative Director
⦁ Projects: 
- The Legend of Santa Claus.

Microsoft Games - Insight Global 2010 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Flight.

Electronic Arts 2010 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Hasbro's Monopoly Streets.
- Wildlife: Forest Survival.

Evergreen Holiday Classics 2007-2010 - Art/Creative Director
⦁ Projects: 
- The Light Before Christmas.
- Spooky Bats and Scaredy Cats - A Halloween Tale.

Saffire Games 2005-2007 - Art Director
⦁ Projects:
- Charlotte's Web Closing Title Animation.
- Castlevania.
- Pele's Soccer.

Glyphx Games 2004-2005 - Art Director
⦁ Projects: 
- Advent Rising.

DreamWorks Animation 2002-2004 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Shark Tale.

Walt Disney Animation Studios 2000-2002 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Reign of Fire.
- Kangaroo Jack.
- The Snow Queen aka Frozen.
- My Peoples aka A Few Good Ghosts.
- Fantasia 3.
- Lilo & Stitch 2.
- Coming Home - Disney 50th Anniversary Commercial.

Sony Pictures Imageworks 2000 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Spider-Man.

Viewpoint DataLabs Int 1998-2000 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects: 
- Dungeons and Dragons.
- Viewpoint Catalog.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Academy Award Nominations: 'Shark Tale' (Best Animated Feature), 'Spider-Man' (Best Visual Effects)
• THEA Awards: Diagon Alley, Escape from Gringotts, Volcano Bay, Hagrid’s, Super Nintendo World, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
• Spectrum 12: Bronze sculpture (Kipling McKay), Silver Award for Yeti sculpture (Cryptid Hunter) 
• Theme Park Insider and Golden Ticket Awards: Best Ride, Best Park, Best Family Attraction (multiple years) Islands of Adventure, Hagrid’s, Hogwarts Express, Volcano Bay.  

EDUCATION

⦁ Academy of Art University - San Francisco
⦁ University of Utah