Kay Talabi
Kayode Kreations
Charlotte, NC | kayodekreations@gmail.com
Education
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC May 2018
Master of Arts in Art and Design
Living Arts College Raleigh, NC December 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Game Design
Skills
Digital Animation, Videography, Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Character Setup, Story-boarding, and Light Photography
Computer Software
Autodesk (Maya), Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate), Blackmagic Design (Davinci Resolve), Side Fx (Houdini), Epic Games (Unreal Engine 5)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Reconstruction Artist: Redline Forensic Studios Charlotte, NC June 2023 – Present
- Visually reconstructed vehicle collision incidents using 3d animation for legal evidence in court
3D Generalist: Breakiron A&D Raleigh, NC Nov 2022 – Jan 2023
- Developing 3d assets for rendering and scene setup, among other digital development tasks
Full Time Instructor: Living Arts College Raleigh, NC Aug 2020 – Dec 2022
- Taught courses in the Interactive Media Program, including software such as Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects
Full Time Instructor: UNCG Greensboro, NC Aug 2019 – May 2020
- Taught courses within the Visual and Performing Arts program, consisting of graphic design, video editing, animation, etc.
Graphic Designer (Freelance): Rucci Productions Raleigh, NC July 2018 - Aug 2019
- Developed animated graphic design elements for short films
- Worked on 3D simulations for short films
Adjunct Instructor: UNCG Greensboro, NC Aug 2018 - May 2019
- Taught courses within the Visual and Performing Arts program, consisting of graphic design, video editing, animation, etc.
Video Editor: NCSU Raleigh, NC Aug 2017 - May 2018
- Shot and edited lectures for the Architecture Lecture Series for the Architecture Program
Assistant Teacher: Basic Drawing: NCSU Raleigh, NC Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
- Assist in developing and setting up presentations
- Taught drawing techniques
Professional Development
Member of Game Developers Guild 2012 - 2013