Steven Walker

Bellevue, WA

currently: Job hunting

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What was your most memorable summer job?

DisneyQuest - Animation Academy Artist.

I remember the summer after I graduated from high school, my managers fired a lot of the artists. After everything, there were only 3 of us left - including myself! As a result, I wound up working between 60 and 70 hours every week teaching 30-minute classes all day long to the guests. It was so much fun, but I lost my voice as a result!... read more

Posted @ 11:51PM, October 23, 2007 by Steven Walker | Permalink
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Work history

The Walt Disney Company March 2008 to February 2009
Trainer and Academy Artist

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How would you describe your time at The Walt Disney Company?

Taught drawing classes to guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Trainer for new cast members and artists.

Co-hosted a 15-minute show about character development with Mushu the dragon.

Trained custodial cast how to draw "Mop Mickeys" in the park for the guests.
American Animation Studios December 2006 to September 2007
Animator / Lead Character Rigger / Modeler / Concept Artist

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How would you describe your time at American Animation Studios?

Worked with Maya and MotionBuilder on a total of four projects.

Titles:
"Patrick Henry, Quest For Freedom"
Character Animator

"Paul Revere, Midnight Ride"
Character Animator, Lead Character Rigger, Modeler

"Fruit Follies, Gather for Him"
Modeler

"Mulligan Stew"
Concept Artist... read more
The Walt Disney Company May 2000 to November 2006
Trainer, Academy Artist, Attractions, Greeter, Food & Beverage

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How would you describe your time at The Walt Disney Company?

Taught drawing classes to guests at both DisneyQuest and The Disney-MGM Studios.

Artist trainer for new cast members; Trained under the Disney Design Group to draw Disney characters accurately and on-model.

Conducted a series of 3D animation workshops about the 3D animation process.

Other roles held include attractions host, park greeter, and food & beverage host.... read more

Education

Ringling School of Art & Design August 2002 to May 2006
Computer Animation

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How would you describe your time at Ringling School of Art & De...?

2D Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Lighting, Storyboarding, Character Design, Environment Design, Game Design, Art History, Creative Writing, Figure Drawing, Painting, 3D Sculpture

Steven's Network

Junior Animator,
Vicarious Visions
Instructional Med...,
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