ABOUT THOMAS

 

Thomas Grave                                                                                                                                                                                          thomasagrave@gmail.com

Motion Graphics/ 3D Generalist

My name is Thomas Grave, a Polish American motion designer and 3D generalist from Minnesota. With over five years of experience in advertising, I am passionate about creating captivating and impactful visuals for various projects.

I am proficient in the Adobe Suite, Maya, 3ds Max, and Blender. I combine creativity with technical expertise to deliver outstanding work. My portfolio showcases diverse projects that engage and captivate audiences.

I take pride in my professionalism and dedication to meeting client goals. My passion for motion design and 3D art shines through in every project, making me a valuable asset to any creative team.

Currently residing in Krakow, Poland, I am actively seeking opportunities for nearby work.

Professional Experience:

- 06/2018 - 01/2021 Motion Designer for Periscope

- 11/2018 3D Sculptor for Necromolds board game - https://necromolds.com/pages/about 01/2021

- 02/2024 Motion Designer Quad Graphics

- Internship Animator - SYFY Channel` Minneapolis, MN 2017 2D and 3D Animation, and Compositing for a SYFY Channel commercial

- Internship Animator - Provincetown Film Festival Minneapolis, MN 2017 Animation and compositing for the 2017 Provincetown Film Festival trailer

Software: 

- Modeling, animation, lighting and rendering in Maya, 3DS Max, and Blender

- Sculpting in ZBrush - Texturing models in Substance Painter

- Adobe suite (After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere)

- VFX and Motion Design in After Effects

- Compositing with Blackmagic Fusion

Education:

- BFA in Animation, Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2018

Awards and Recognitions :

- Minnesota Electronic Theater - Official Selection 2017

- MCAD Animation Merit Scholarship 2017

email me - thomasagrave@gmail.com

phone number - +48 783 213 516

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomas.grave/