Tyler Bolyard
Tyler Bolyard
3D Character Artist - Netflix Animation
Los Angeles, United States
tyrassicinc@gmail.com

About

Currently I'm working as a Character Development Artist at Netflix Animation creating characters for animated projects in development.

Past experience includes Wonderstorm - The Dragon Prince, DreamWorks, Disney Animation, Nickelodeon, Gentle Giant and The Jim Henson Company among others. I've been a part of the entertainment industry with experience in film, television, video games, commercials and collectible toys since 2013 after graduating from Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, CA.

Skills

Digital Sculpting3D Modeling3D PrintingTexturingShadingHair/Fur Grooming

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Mudbox
Mudbox
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
ZBrush
ZBrush
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Keyshot
Keyshot
V-Ray
V-Ray
Arnold
Arnold
Xgen
Xgen
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine

Productions

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    • Video Game
      The Dragon Prince
    • Year
      2021
    • Role
      3D Character Artist
    • Company
      Wonderstorm
  • Jurassicposter
    • TV Production
      Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
    • Year
      2020
    • Role
      Character Modeler
    • Company
      DreamWorks Animation Television
  • Frozen ii
    • Movie
      Frozen 2
    • Year
      2019
    • Role
      Look Development Artist
    • Company
      Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    • Movie
      Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Look Development Artist
    • Company
      Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    • Movie
      Moana
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Look Development Artist
    • Company
      Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    • Movie
      Inner Workings
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Look Development Artist
    • Company
      Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    • Movie
      Zootopia
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Look Development Artist
    • Company
      Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    • TV Production
      Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    • Year
      2014
    • Role
      Texture Artist
    • Company
      Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Experience

  • 3D Character Designer at Netflix Animation
    Los Angeles, United States of America
    April 2021 - Present

    3D Character development for upcoming animated feature and series projects on Netflix.

  • 3D Character Development Artist at ON Animation Studio
    Montreal, Canada
    December 2020 - March 2021

    Remote Freelance - Stylized 3D character development work for upcoming animated feature.

  • 3D Character Artist at Wonderstorm
    El Segundo, United States of America
    November 2019 - March 2021

  • Character Modeler at DreamWorks Animation Television
    Glendale, United States of America
    January 2019 - November 2019

  • Look Development Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
    Los Angeles, United States of America
    October 2014 - January 2019

  • Texture Artist at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
    Los Angeles, United States of America
    February 2014 - October 2014

  • Modeling & Texturing Artist at Psyop
    Venice, United States of America
    February 2014 - March 2014

  • 3D Modeler at Gentle Giant Studios
    Burbank, United States of America
    October 2013 - November 2013

  • Creature Shop Intern at Jim Henson Company
    New York City, United States of America
    June 2010 - August 2010