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EMPLOYMENT HISTORYStreet Address  - 2023Principal Character Technical Artist, Insomniac GamesStreet Address  - 2021Team Lead/Principal Character Technical Artist, Activision Treyarch, Infinity Ward Manage a team of 5-10 artists tasked with creating character heads and face FACS libraries. Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives. Set and maintain high standards of quality for asset production. Create body and facial system pipelines. Developed new facial rig pipeline with the support of the technical code team and direction from the animal department. Improved the turnaround on assets by implementing agile work methods to enhance project execution and efficiency. 2016 - 2018CG Supervisor/Creative Lead, PV6, Los Angeles, CAWorked alongside writers, Directors, and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into a 2D animated visual medium. Ensured delivery of production assets. Improved morale by including senior staff members and newly onboarded contractors. 1158 140th Ave. SE., Bellevue, UnitedStates, 98005EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLERAMAHAN FAULKPRINCIPAL ARTIST / ART DIRECTORPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYPrincipal Artist / Art Director with 13 years of experience in the film and video game industries, driving innovation and excellence in digital asset production. Expert in department coordination, team management, and fostering client relationships, with a proven track record on high-profile projects like Avatar and Call of Duty. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and mentoring the next generation of artists. Led FACS-based facial rigging R&D for Spiderman 2 and Wolverine, enhancing character realism. Developed advanced facial rigging techniques, improving animation quality and production efficiency. Collaborated with animators and modelers to integrate facial rigs into character pipelines, ensuring seamless workflows. Resolved complex rigging issues, contributing to the successful release of high-profile titles. Implemented innovative solutions, significantly improving character expressiveness and player engagement. Led FACS-based facial rigging research, enhancing character realism for high-profile titles like Spiderman 2 and Wolverine. Directed innovative facial rigging techniques, significantly improving animation quality in Spiderman 2 and Wolverine. Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop advanced facial rigging systems for Spiderman 2 and Wolverine, boosting animation fidelity.Implemented cutting-edge facial rigging methods, achieving superior character expressions in Spiderman 2 and Wolverine. Pioneered new facial rigging technologies, setting industry standards and elevating character animation in Spiderman 2 and Wolverine.Engineered new facial rigging techniques, elevating character animation standards and enhancing player immersion. Drove operational improvements, resulting in efficiency and cost on all creative projects.Led a team of animators to produce high-quality 2D animations, boosting project completion rates by 20% through effective resource management. Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback, ensuring seamless production workflows and enhancing final product quality.Implemented new animation techniques, resulting in a 15% reduction in production time and improved visual storytelling. Analyzed and optimized production pipelines, identifying bottlenecks and reducing project costs by 10%. Directed creative projects from concept to completion, consistently meeting deadlines and achieving client satisfaction. Guided animation team to deliver projects 20% faster, enhancing client satisfaction and overall project efficiency. 2014 - 2015Modeling Supervisor, Blur Studios, Culver City, CA 2012 - 2013Senior Facial Technical Director, Digital Domain, Venice, CA 2010 - 2012Models Department Supervisor, Lucas Film, Singapore Consulted with directors to ensure design direction, implemented by the models department. Resourced and managed artists to accomplish production goals on preset timelines. Mentored and inspired a large models department, focusing on production and morale. Collaborated with motion capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters. EDUCATIONDegree in Computer Science, Full Sail University, Orlando, FL COURSES1992 - 1999Aviation Turbine Mechanic at United States NavySKILLSDepartment Coordination Visual Art DirectionInfrastructure Improvements Team ManagementAnimation FACS RigsArt Mentorship Software AcquisitionCreative Direction Technical DirectionClient Relationships Vendor RelationshipsLed a team of 10-25 artists, managing onsite and remote collaboration. Enhanced asset development workflows, achieving higher quality outputs. Streamlined asset development workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in production efficiency and overall quality. I fostered a cohesive team environment, balancing technical and artistic expertise to meet challenging animation goals. Passionately guided artists through complex animation tasks, achieving exceptional results and fostering a creative atmosphere.Introduced cutting-edge techniques to push the boundaries of animation quality and efficiency. Pioneered new animation techniques, enhancing visual fidelity and setting industry benchmarks. Developed photoreal FACS libraries for multiple shows, enhancing visual accuracy. Analyzed project data, recommending actionable insights and improving project outcomes. Managed tech improvements, boosting efficiency and reducing production time. Led the creation of advanced photoreal FACS libraries, enhancing visual effects realism across multiple high-profile projects.Implemented technological advancements that increased project efficiency, driving higher productivity and quality in deliverables.Pioneered new techniques for facial animation, resulting in more lifelike character performances and industry recognition. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate new tech solutions, fostering a collaborative environment and streamlined workflows.Presented data-driven recommendations to stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and securing buy-in for key technological improvements.Devised novel techniques for facial animation, significantly elevating character realism and earning industry accolades. L INKSReel IMDBMobyGamesADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCareer ExperiencePRINCIPAL CHARACTER TECHNICAL ARTIST, INSOMNIAC GAMES 2021 to 2023 FACS Based Facial Rigging R&D for: Spiderman 2, Wolverine Career ExperienceTEAM LEAD/PRINCIPAL CHARACTER TECHNICAL ARTIST, ACTIVISION TREYARCH, INFINITY WARD 2018 to 2021Manage a team of 5-10 artists tasked with creating character heads and face FACS libraries. Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives. Set and maintain high standards of quality for asset production. Create body and facial system pipelines. Developed new facial rig pipeline with the support of the technical code team and direction from the animal department. Improved the turnaround on assets by implementing agile work methods to enhance project execution and efficiency. Career ExperienceCG SUPERVISOR/CREATIVE LEAD, PV6, LOS ANGELES, CA2016 to 2018Worked alongside writers, Directors and producers to create unique designs to translate artistic vision into a 2D animated visual medium. Ensured delivery of production assets. Improved morale to include senior staff members and newly onboarded contractors. Drove operational improvements which resulted in efficiency and cost on all creative projects. Career ExperienceMODELING SUPERVISOR, BLUR STUDIOS, CULVER CITY, CA 2014 to 2015 Managed onsite and remote artists 10-25. Implemented improved workflows for asset development to achieve higher quality. Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives. Career ExperienceSENIOR FACIAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DIGITAL DOMAIN, VENICE, CA 2012 to 2013Developed Photoreal FACS libraries for multiple shows. Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries. Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency. Career ExperienceMODELS DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR, LUCAS FILM, SINGAPORE 2010 to 2012Consulted with directors to ensure design direction, implemented by the model's department. Resourced and managed artists to accomplish production goals on preset timelines. Mentored and inspired a large models department, focusing on production and morale. Collaborated with moon capture department to collect and apply data for specific characters.