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Condor Inc, the game studio that brought you Justice League Task Force, and NFL Quarterback Club have a job opening for a lead animator and 3D modeler. The successful applicant will evaluate their new top secret game, Diablo, before it is released to the public. 
APPLY NOW

Instructions

So you want to make video games. In this activity you will learn what documents you need in order to get into the game industry. You will also practice creating the documents.  You are to prepare a job application, cover letter, resume, and follow-up letter for the position of Lead 3D Modeler and Animator. Follow the procedures below.
Since we are all at different levels, if you do not have any credentials for this project you may use the ones found on the left of this page.

1. Write a cover letter​, an example can be found below
Cover Letter Example
File Size: 26 kb
File Type: doc
Download File

​2. Create a resume, a template and example can be found below
Resume Example
File Size: 38 kb
File Type: doc
Download File

Resume Template
File Size: 26 kb
File Type: doc
Download File

3. Click on the "Apply Now" button to submit your application for the position.

4. Create a follow-up letter to send after your interview. (Submit below) 
Follow Up Letter Example
File Size: 24 kb
File Type: doc
Download File

Your Credentials:

High School: 
Panther Creek High
6770 McCrimmon Pkwy
Cary, NC 27519 
Top 10 of your class (426 total graduates) class of 2004
Studied 2D graphics, 3D Modeling and Animation, 3D Game Art and Design

College: 
Graduate of North Carolina State University
BS Degree in Computer Graphics – graduated Cum Laude 
Savannah College of Art and Design
Fine Arts Masters Degree – 3D Modeling and Animation
                1005 North River Road
                Savannah, GA  34501

Internship: 
Worked at Reality Games in Atlanta, GA
Summer 2008 (Worked on the texture map of 3D character)
Summer 2009 (Worked on character rigging of 3D character)
319 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 34798
Contact Persons: Amanda Wilson
                               Director of Human Resources
                               Reality Games

                               Steven T. Umstead
                               Lead Character Designer
                               Reality Games

Work Experience: 
2009-Present
Position - Computer graphic artist
Dynamic Web Design, Inc.
897 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403

Software: 
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
3D StudioMax  – Certified by Autodesk
Maya 3D Design
Motion Builder– Inverses Kinematics and Motion Capture Software
Adobe Flash
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Certified in C++ computer programming

Points of Interest:
Habitat for Humanity – Summer 2003
Worked on design changes for two houses in Greensboro, NC
Lifeguard: Greensboro YMCA downtown – Summer 2001 and Summer 2002
McDonalds, Inc. (after school and weekends,  2001-2002
609 Edgewood Road
Greensboro, NC 27401
Worked the drive thru window and was responsible for first shift clean up


Panther Creek High

Passion. Purpose. Pride.

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jbcurran@wcpss.net
  • Daily Agenda
  • Digital Design & Animation
    • Syllabus
    • Extra practice
    • Audition
    • Video
    • Pantone
    • 3DS Max
  • Game Art & Design
    • Syllabus
    • Game Reviews
    • Unit 2 >
      • Career Exploration
    • trends
    • Honors
  • Technology Advanced Studies