MICK TODD RESUME

 

MICK TODD

michaelrtodd@yahoo.com

801-885-2814

www.micktodd.com

www.cryptidhunter.com

As a 3D Artist, Creative Director, and Media Design Specialist, I possess a multifaceted background in the creative industry, with extensive production experience across AR/VR, feature films, animated features, theme parks, television, video games, comic books, and collectibles. I have a demonstrated track record of organizing and managing creative projects through every stage of production.

My expertise in media design is supported by proficiency in a variety of software tools, including Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Photoshop, After Effects, and Unreal Engine. I have a robust skill set in both 2D and 3D design, visual development, storyboarding, motion graphics, illustrations, product mockups, presentations, style guides, as well as 3D animation and rendering.

Additionally, I have hands-on experience in intellectual property (IP) development, including building and presenting pitches to stakeholders. My work with major entertainment IPs has equipped me with a strong understanding of how to create and maintain a consistent visual design across diverse forms of media. Notable IPs I have worked on include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, King Kong, Super Nintendo World, Zelda, Pokémon, Fast and Furious, Jurassic World, The Mummy, Shark Tale, Reign of Fire, and Marvel's Avengers, including Spider-Man. 

With my diverse skill set and experience, I am passionate about pushing creative boundaries and delivering exceptional visual experiences.

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS

⦁ Creative/Art Direction

⦁ 2D/3D Design - Creatures, Characters, Environments, Vehicles, Props, Graphics. 

⦁ Visual/Story Development - Storyboards, Treatments, Screenplays, Pitch Documents.

⦁ 3D Animation Production - 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, Rigging, Animation.

⦁ Cinematics/Animatics/Pre-Vis.

⦁ Motion Graphics.

⦁ Virtual Reality Production.

⦁ Graphic Design.

⦁ Narrative Design.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

⦁ Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Media Encoder). 

• Autodesk (Maya, AutoCAD, Mudbox, BIM). 

• Substance Painter. 

• ZBrush. 

• Unreal (C++ for Blueprints).

• Unity. 

• Meta Quest.  AR/VR.

• Figma. 

• GenAI

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Psychedelica Entertainment 2019-2024 - 3D Artist/Creative Director

⦁ Projects: 

- Marvel Avengers Station.

- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.

- Mattel - Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price.

- Peanuts.

- 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, Ministry of Magic, Magical Menagerie, Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes.

- 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.

- 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 - 3D Artist/Creative Director

⦁ Projects: 

- The Light Before Christmas.

- Spooky Bats and Scaredy Cats - A Halloween Tale.

Saffire Games 2005-2007 - 3D Artist
⦁ Projects:

- Charlotte's Web Closing Title Animation.

- Castlevania.

- Pele's Soccer.

Glyphx Games 2004-2005 - 3D Artist
⦁ 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 NOMINATIONS

⦁ Artwork Selected for Spectrum 12: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art - Underwood Books: CRYPTID YETI and KIPLING MCKAY BRONZE. Won SILVER AWARD in Dimensional Category for Art Direction.

⦁ Shark Tale – Academy Award Nomination 2004 for Best Animated Feature.

⦁ Spider-Man – Academy Award Nomination 2003 for Best Visual Effects.

⦁ THEA Awards:

⦁ Paragon Award 2015 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley.

⦁ Award for Outstanding Achievement:

o    2015 Harry Potter & The Escape from Gringotts.

o    2018 Universal’s Volcano Bay.

o    2020 Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

o    2021 Super Nintendo World.

o    2023 Indoor Marine Park – SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

⦁ Theme Park Insider Awards:

⦁ Best Theme Park – 2020 Islands of Adventure.

⦁ Best Roller Coaster –2021 Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

⦁ Best New Family Attraction – 2015 Hogwarts Express.

⦁ Best New Theme Park – 2017 Volcano Bay.

⦁ Best New Roller Coaster – 2020 Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

⦁ The Golden Ticket Awards:

⦁ Best New Attraction – 2019 Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

EDUCATION

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