Melissa de Souza

Melissa de Souza

Animation & VFX

LaSalle College Vancouver

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Interest

Animation & VFX, Design Arts, Film & Audio, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Architecture

Biography

I’m a 3D modeller generalist artist, I love the 3d universe and make things look real with all the details. Before coming to Canada, I worked in Brazil as a Graphic Designer and illustrator for 2 years in a children’s book project. I moved from Brazil to follow my dream of studying 3D modelling for animation and games at La Salle College in Vancouver. While there ,besides learn a ton and meeting amazing artists, I truly felt in love with the 3D world and the possibilities that come with it, and my experience as graphic designer helped me a lot on the development of more artistic and appealing projects.

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Melissa de Souza - Demo Reel 2018

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3D version of Wang Rui Concept

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The Gauntlet

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Alfred Hitchcock

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Sofa CG Integration

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LCI Education selection
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Creature

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Skills

High and Low Poly 3D modeling
High Resolution Sculpting
Character modeling and Retopology
Texture development
Skilled at generating organic modeling
Easy to coordinate with artistic teams

Experiences

Designer Jr at Labareda Design
Dates EmployedJun 2014 – May 2016 Employment Duration2 yrs
Worked with Clients, receiving their content for childrens’ books
Created concepts for the illustrations
Delivered the artwork for the client on time
Managed active projects by communicating with producers and Illustration departments

Graphic Designer Intern at 2DLab
Dates Employed Oct 2012 – Dec 2013 Employment Duration 1 yr 3 mos
Designed game interface for children's website
Created all characters and graphics

Freelance Designer at ECOBRAND
Dates EmployedJun 2009 – Jul 2010 Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos
Created a digital presentation for a public revitalization project
Prepared quotes, presented ideas and followed up with client to ensure their requirements were met

Education

LaSalle College, Vancouver
Diploma - 3D For Animation and Games
2016 – 2018
Study focusing on 3D modeling techniques including high and low poly modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, as well as industry parameters and pipelines.

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Bachelor's degree - Graphic Design
2008 – 2013
Learned how to create logos, visual signatures, corporate identities, signage projects, packaging, editorial projects, and the entire range of print media.

Honors and Awards

President Honor Roll - The Art Institute of Vancouver

Dean's Honor Roll - The Art Institute of Vancouver

2º place at the Animation contest Mostrai during the Mostra PUC, at Pontical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC - Rio)