RESUME
Stefan A. Savoy Remote from Detroit,MI Willing To Relocate ph: 586.231.4703 em: hello.stefsavoy@gmail.com Website: stefansavoy.com/animator
EXPERIENCE PERSONAL
COVID-19™ SPONSORED SELF-GROWTH
EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL
Nov.2019 - Present
+ COVID-19 and mental health were huge road blocks in my career. I got help — Then I started a VR game project that will reach Beta by Feb. 2022. Learned Houdini, traveled and 3D-scanned the world, and learned about design systems and Figma. I grew ! REAL VISION FINANCE New York, NY Junior Motion Graphics Designer
July - Nov 2019
+ My bread and butter consisted of animating branded graphs, lower thirds, and infographics of varying style and tone. I implemented a MOGRT/template workflow — optimizing motion/editing collaboration and cutting at least an hour from the creation of each new asset. + I created animated explainer cutscenes for high-level finance topics with quick turnover — executed from styleframe to completion within the day. According to our Data team, polished graphics greatly improved customer retention. + I created branding, reviewed footage, and brainstormed storytelling solutions for a documentary on the 2019 Hong Kong Extradition Law protests. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN January 2019 Ann Arbor, MI Freelance Motion Designer + I led the core animation of a MLK Symposium Trailer. Going from storyboard, to illustrated assets, and finally moving prototype in After Effects within three days — timeline was a little more than a week. This foundation afforded the team more time for polished execution. + My project organization allowed easy adaptation to changes in type set, archival footage, even storytelling. This efficiency allowed me to create a gasp-inciting 3D character scene.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONAL
SIFT DESIGN September 2015 - April 2016 Ann Arbor, MI Designer + My team of multi-disciplinary designers constructed sustainable paper structures for an audio/visual theatre performance. My design decisions allowed these to sonically enhance the atmosphere when moved. DETROIT-AREA PRECOLLEGE ENGINEERING PROGRAM 2010 - 2016 Teacher + Taught over 300 students the foundations of 3D animation — empowering them with the skills to embrace tech and work at the intersection of art and technology.
EDUCATION SKILLS
Bachelor of Arts/Arts and Design — University of Michigan Degree Conferred: May 2019 (International Studies: Japan, China) Received Uni. Michigan Student Leadership Award for the Symposium Piece Maya/Cinema4D, Rigging, 3D Character Animation, Real-Time Character Pipeline, Game Asset Optimization, Acting Basics, Storyboarding, Project Management, Concept Design, Unity/UE4