JEANETTE VERA
jeanettevera.com | verajeanette@gmail.com | 925.726.5007

Represented by: Ellen Ann Mersereau, Esq.
mersereau@earthlink.net | 323.461.3316

QUALIFICATIONS
Software: Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Illustrator, Arnold, Keyshot 
Skills: Modeling/Sculpting Organic & Hard Surface, Texturing, UV Mapping/Layout
Platforms: MacOS, PC, Linux/Unix

EXPERIENCE
Pixar Animation Studios | Emeryville, CA
Nov 2019 - July 2024

Sr. Environmental Modeler
I model environments and props for computer animated films.  I work closely with technical leads and art directors in order to create fully realized sets.  It's my job to blend technical and creative expertise to create and enhance the aesthetic of the film

Tippett Studio | Berkeley, CA
Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

Sets, Props, Character Modeler
I build, sculpt, and maintain 3D models for assigned story elements and designs.  I create environmental sets, props, costumes, and characters along with UV layout and cleanup  

Athena Studios | Emeryville, CA
July 2012 - Dec 2017

Lead Modeler/Texture & Lighter/Visual Development
Lead modeler for animated shorts and 3D Printing.  Experience as a visual development artist, creating characters and environments for multiple projects, and completed numerous other technical and traditional artistic tasks as assigned

The Base Studio | Foster City, CA
March 2011 – July 2012

CG Artist
Modeled assets, Rotoscoped shots for 3D conversion, and Matchmove art. Credited on multiple films including: Captain America, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2


EDUCATION
Ex’pression College for Digital Arts | Emeryville, CA | 2007 – 2010
Bachelor of applied science in Animation and Visual Effects

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