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Natalie Kirk

Natalie Kirk

Animator
Designer
3D & Game Artist
Web Designer

About Me

Creative Allrounder

I am a Digital Creative looking for work

Qualified and experienced in animation, design and 3D art, I'm more than ready for the next step in my career. I've spent almost my entire adult life studying to acquire skills in digital media, learning and creating as I go, and I'm now looking for the right position to finally use this knowledge to benefit the world.

I'm also an intersex spokesperson and activist, having appeared in the media for this purpose over the past ten years.I'm passionate about human rights and social justice, and am looking for a job that will work towards that aim.

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  • StatusLooking for work
  • Age33
  • ResidenceWarilla, NSW, Australia
  • Willing to relocateYES
  • E-mailnatalie@nataliekirk.com
  • Phone0416 822 162

What I Do

Animation & Video

With a Master of Animation degree, I can create just about any kind of animation: 2D, 3D and stop motion. I am also knowledgeable in video production including camerawork & photography, sound design, editing, and visual effects.

Web Design

I'm professionally experienced in front end web design and development, including e-commerce. I am also well versed in cPanel and MySQL databases.

3D Modelling & Game Art

I can produce high quality, textured 3D models for both film and games. I'm well acquainted with the Unity game engine, and can create both 2D and 3D assets and environments. I've recently also learned the techniques of 3D printing.

Graphic Design

I have professional experience in digital and print design, including books, logos, large format signage, web & user interface graphics and more. I can prepare any design to a printer's specifications.

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Resume

Broad and interconnected skills

Education

2016 - 2017
National College of Vocational Education

Cert IV in New Small Business

I completed the government-funded course for the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme, teaching me to manage a small business.

2015 - 2016
University of Technology Sydney

Master of Animation

Graduating in 2017, I completed the Master of Animation course at UTS, where I gained great knowledge and experience in all types of animation, graphic arts and game design. My final project was a Maya animation using the Pixar Renderman render engine.

2012 - 2014
TAFE Wollongong

Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media

In this course I acquired a great deal of skill in video production, animation, screen writing, sound design and set design. It included projects working in a fully operational film and green screen studio. This course is where my love for 3D modelling and animation was ignited.

2005 - 2007
TAFE Loftus

Cert IV in Web Design

This course taught me what I needed to work as a web developer. Although standards in HTML and CSS have significantly changed since then, I have kept up to date with the latest technology.

Experience

2016 - 2017
UTS Health Faculty

Digital Media Assistant

I worked casually for the university's Health Faculty, creating new web pages and editing video for website use.

2010 - 2011
Green Propeller

Front End Web Developer

I worked with Sir Walter Lawn affiliated websites, including e-commerce sites using the Joomla CMS. I also worked on a book on lawn care.

2009 - 2010
QC Seminars

Web Developer & Graphic Designer

I was responsible for creating and editing web pages, setting up new websites, graphic design, and other miscellaneous duties.

2003 - 2014
Woolworths Ltd

Cashier & Deli Hand

Working at various stores on and off during this period, I primarily worked checkouts, but also spent time working behind the deli counter (which I preferred), including morning setup, cold meat slicing, and cooking chickens.

Animation Skills

3D Modelling

90%

3D Animation

85%

Hand-drawn Animation

60%

Stop Motion Animation

75%

Design Skills

Print Design

90%

Web Design

70%

Logo Design

70%

Product Design

60%

Other Skills

HTML & CSS

90%

PHP & MySQL

60%

Unity 3D (Art & Creative)

70%

Adobe Photoshop

95%

Adobe Illustrator

75%

Adobe Audition

70%

Adobe Premiere Pro

80%

Adobe InDesign

75%

3D Printing

70%
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Portfolio

My Works
3D Printing

3D Printing

3D Model
Animation Showreel

Animation Showreel

Animation
Olive Branches

Olive Branches (2018)

Video Game
Cat's Sky

Cat's Sky (2016)

Animation
Grecian Game Assets

Grecian Game Assets (2017)

3D Model
Greek God Relics

Greek God Relics (2017)

3D Model
Woofy and Bear

Woofy and Bear (2016)

Animation
Nisbets Photomosaic

Nisbets Photomosaic

Design
Rollerskates Game Assets

Rollerskates Game Assets (2017)

3D Model
It's Better With Colour

It's Better With Colour (2013)

Video
Flight of the Wasp

Flight of the Wasp (2014)

Animation
Space Race Board Game

"Space Race" Board Game (2015)

Design
Apples and Oranges

Apples and Oranges (2013)

Animation

Blog

My Diary
UI
Best Practices for Animated Progress Indicators
06 Apr 2018

Best Practices for Animated Progress Indicators
E-Commerce
Designing the Perfect Feature Comparison Table
06 Apr 2018

Designing the Perfect Feature Comparison Table
E-Commerce
An Overview of E-Commerce Platforms
06 Apr 2018

An Overview of E-Commerce Platforms
Design
Why I Switched to Sketch For UI Design
06 Apr 2018

Why I Switched to Sketch For UI Design
UI
Creative and Innovative Navigation Designs
06 Apr 2018

Creative and Innovative Navigation Designs
Design
6 Easy Steps to Better Icon Design
06 Apr 2018

6 Easy Steps to Better Icon Design

Contact

Get in Touch

0416 822 162

Illawarra Region, NSW

natalie@nataliekirk.com

Available for Hire