Lahela Schoessler

LAHELA SCHOESSLER

Kirkland, Washington  

lahela.schoessler@gmail.com

lahelaschoessler.wixsite.com/portfolio 

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Artist & Animator

Senior character animator with over a decade of experience utilizing computer animation, illustration, and management expertise to translate art director visions into strategies that exceed expectations. Innovative thinker with a keen ability to build productive relationships. Skilled in maximizing resources, value, and efficiency.

Outsource Management Relations | Character Animation | Illustration | Game Development

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SKILLS  

Autodesk Maya; Autodesk 3dsMax; Unity 3d; Unreal Engine 4; Adobe Photoshop; Procreate; Adobe Premiere; Camtasia; Trello; Jira Documentation; Life Drawing; Pen & Ink; Watercolor

 

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Final Strike Games, Bellevue

Lead Animator                                                                                                          2017- present

 

• Creates animation and manages a team of character and technical animators.

• Developed animation pipeline alongside Senior Technical Animator.

• Developed review process to maintain animation style and quality.

• Collaborates with Directors, Designers, Artists and Engineers to develop a high-quality product.

• Works with EA Marketing to help promote game launch and live service.

• Uses Unreal Engine 4 for character in game implementation.

• Successfully shipped: Rocket Arena

 

Disney Interactive Studios, Bellevue

Animator (Interim Lead)                                                                                                  2013-2016

• Created games for social and mobile titles.

• Managed in-house and outsource animation groups and helped with animation pipeline building process;

• Determined full body animation; developed review process to maintain animation style.

• Used Unity and proprietary tools for character in game implementation.

• Successfully shipped: Marvel Avengers Alliance Tactics, Marvel Avengers Alliance 2

 

Disney Interactive-Junction Point Studios

Animator                                                                                                                        2009-2013

• Created animation assets for AI and NPC characters; created storyboards, layout, and animation.

• Supported event promotion such as PAX, E3, and Gamescom.  

• Closely worked with outsourcing studio, directors, and senior designers to create 2d cinematics.  

• Successfully shipped: Disney’s Epic Mickey, Disney’s Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.

• Developed concept design for Animatronic Daisy and Animatronic Donald.

Laika House

Junior Animator                                                                                                            2008-2009

• Closely worked on animation, lighting, and texture painting for commercial spots and game cinematics.

• Project included clients such as: M&Ms, Mini Wheats, Honey Nut Cheerios, Ubisoft, Raving Rabbids, and Airtight Games Dark Void.

 

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Fine Arts – Computer Animation, Ringling College of Art and Design     

Associates Degree – Computer Animation, Art Institute of Seattle

Animation Mentor – Creature Workshop