Brian Arthur Sanchez
Professional Educator, 3D Art + Animation
Denver, United States
Summary
With over 25 years of experience spanning 20+ titles across games, film, and television, I bridge the gap between high-end technical execution and visionary creative leadership. From my roots at CalArts to scene lead for the Emmy-winning Sport Science, I have spent my career mastering the art of visual storytelling.
Currently, I leverage this expertise to drive innovation in VR medical training as Creative Director of M-Brain Entertainment and to shape the future of the industry as Game Art Program Lead at RMCAD. I am dedicated to building a thriving, sustainable entertainment media ecosystem in Colorado by mentoring the next generation of world-class artists.
Skills
2D AnimationArt DirectionCompositingConcept ArtStoryboarding3D Animation3D ModelingEnvironment ModelingLightingMotion CaptureProp ModelingRiggingTexturingGame DesignGame DevelopmentCharacter DesignPre-vizCharacter AnimationGraphic DesignVideo EditingStorytellingUnreal EngineScreenwriting
Software proficiency

After Effects

Maya

Photoshop

Substance 3D Painter

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Unity

TopoGun

xNormal

Quixel Suite

Frostbite Engine
Experience
Art Director at BLITZ Agency
Los Angles, United States of America
October 2016 - February 2017
Art Director at MVP Sports Life
Malibu, United States of America
January 2015 - September 2016
Senior Animator at Magic Pixel Games
Los Angeles, United States of America
November 2012 - March 2013
Senior Cinematics Animator at EA Los Angeles
Playa Vista, United States of America
August 2009 - November 2012
Senior Animator at Brain Zoo
Van Nuys, United States of America
Lead 3d Artist at BLITZ Agency
Culver City, United States of America
Animator at Studio Mythos
Carson, United States of America
January 2001 - January 2002
Lead Animator at Black Ops Entertainment
Santa Monica , United States of America
January 1999 - January 2002