Studio.Wright@Gmail.com

Http://www.deborahwright.art

3D Modeler/Traditional Sculptor/Designer, equipped to speak in the boardroom and with trades on the build floor. Mentors creative production, fostering ease and flow throughout the life of the project while keeping end user experience in focus.

PROFILE SUMMARY

• Well rounded visual designer, 3D Modeler and sculptor

• Sets clear priorities when establishing workflow and purpose as project manager

• Prioritizes efficiently, allocating time and resources effectively
• Builds and maintains fruitful relationships
• Confident project lead, keeping stakeholders informed and team on task
• Mentors with progressive vision, incorporating industry best practices and developed technique to guarantee success
• Practiced project management experience in the manufacturing setting
• Clear, effective communicator, specializing in bringing products to life through appropriate workflow
• Operates with a mindset of inclusion and teamwork
• Practiced in developing and executing successful project plans

SKILLS

3D Design Tools:

• Powerful ZBrush modeler applied to design, 3D printing and concepting
• Photoshop in production of  UVs, generated through the ZBrush application
• Experience in Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag 3 and Marvelous Designer
• Acquainted with Unreal /Unity

3D Modeling/Sculpting:

• Employs digital apps such as ZBrush, ZBrush iPad, Marvelous Designer and Substance Painter
• Delivers quality products, on time, while meeting strict standards and budgetary priorities
• Collaborates with digital product development teams effectively, providing the best possible digital files for 3D printing
• Expert in character rendering and modeling with traditional mediums, as well as modern products such as foam and plastics.

Sculpting/Shop Fabrication:

• Mastery in Chivant, water clay, Sculpey, wax, foam, clay, wood, metal and plastics.
• Competent operating and maintaining shop tools.
• Highly developed spatial perception, hand/eye coordination and dexterity
• Reads plans/drawings

EXPERIENCE

Sculptor/Project management

Greneker Bauchet: Los Angeles Ca

1997-2001

Primary responsibilities included, but not limited to, sculpting, modeling, armature construction, design, casting, molding and project management.  Worked in WED clay, Chivant clay or foam to meet the design specs for each individual project. Contributing member of the design team.

Sculptor/Model Maker

Disneyland Entertainment, Anaheim Ca

2003-Present

On-going contract work with Scott Schafer, Brad Kay and the on-site team at Disneyland, California. Primary responsibilities include but have not been limited to digital modeling, maquette and model-making for stage shows and parade floats found in Disneyland, Ca. Disneyland, Tokyo and Disneyland, Paris. Created to scale models utilizing ZBrush and traditional skills in foam, Chivant, Sculpey, balsa and foam core to create working maquettes for parade floats and stage shows.  3D assets developed for concepting and practical application via the use of Zbrush to provide files for 3D printing/5 axis cnc routing.

3D Modeling and Digital Design

Giftware/Maquettes/Toys

Life-Sized/Monumental Sculpting

Teaching:

MAXON: Demystifying Post Production - 3D Sculpting For Stage and Screen, 2023

Curriculum development, lectured and demonstrated/taught webinar series for Maxon in ZBrush

J. Paul Getty Villa, Malibu, CA   2013 - 2016

Consulted, developed, lectured and taught jewelry design/fabrication

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program, Anaheim, 2003 - 07

Developed and taught fashion design and fabrication; computer graphics and multimedia.

EDUCATION

• California State University, Long Beach - Occupational Studies/Vocational Arts 2003
• Studio Art - Certification in 3D Modeling 2015

Exhibitions and Public Art:

               EXHIBITOR, “Wake at the Gate”, Fundraiser for AGCC, 2018

              CONTRIBUTING ARTIST, “Play” at the Autry Museum, L. A. CA 2018

TEMPLE OF TERPSICHORE, Alternate Energy Zone,  B.R.C. 2016

MANDALA, Installation for Aquarium of the Pacific, L.B., Ca 2015

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND, large art installation  B.R.C. 2003

              CENTER CAMP INVASION, key-lead/cat wrangler, B.R.C 2003-2007

             EXHIBITOR, Taste Of San Pedro, Ca 2010

              ORIGINS, solo show, Hyatt, San Pedro, Ca 2008M

Associations and Committees:

T.E.A. Themed Entertainment Association , 2019

Curatorial Co-Lead, Coracle Regional Burning Man Event, 2024

Lamplighter Lead, Coracle Regional Burning Man Event, 2022-23

Producer/director, Burning Artists: Crafty Vixens of. B.R.C  2009-10

Production advisory board for Coffee Haven Showcase 2003- 2012

Epson Pi Tau,  2004-09

Studio.Wright@Gmail.com

www.DeborahWright.Art

562-458-3343