Richard Warner
(916) 330-8923
Skills
- Maya
- Blender
- Python
- Typescript
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Obsidian
- Jira / Confluence
- Shotgrid
- Shell Scripting
- Regex
Experience
Visual Effects Software Pipeline Support Lead
The Third Floor, Inc. 2022-Present
- Coordinated solutions to urgent production requests and outages related to internally developed tools and 3rd party software such as Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine 5, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.
- Developed python scripts to automate production tasks, such as preparing files for client deliveries.
- Acted as liaison between production and IT department on hardware, software, networking, and firewall problems.
- Worked with external companies to remove technical barriers to collaboration while following client’s content security guidelines on isolated networks.
- Developed an automated workflow to transfer client-formatted motion capture data onto internal character rigs.
3D Character Technical Artist
Mighty Wheels 2025
- Added virtual skeletons and control hierarchies to characters / props in a fast-paced production.
- Scripted python tools as necessary to support a budget pipeline.
Junior Support TD
The Third Floor, Inc. 2021-2022
- Responded to helpdesk tickets in Jira for technical problems related to TTF’s pipeline.
- Analyzed internal tooling for quality assurance and wrote detailed reports about findings.
- Introduced a wiki of known issues that reduced troubleshooting time by hundreds of man-hours per year.
Business Manager (Manufacturing, Sales, and Logistics)
Scents & Inspiration, Inc. 2019-2021
- Developed a customized automated inventory system using Google Sheets and Javascript.
- Created customized feedback systems and cost-analysis tools to balance employee and company incentives.
- Introduced clear guidelines to encourage employee productivity and engagement.
- Worked as an independent Graphic Designer fulfilling commissions for clients (logos, shirts, labels).
Warehouse Operations Lead
My Logistics Department 2016-2018
- Defined efficient storage, packing, and shipment procedures tailored to company needs.
- Supervised and trained new employees / temp workers in warehouse operations.
- Received and organized inventory via forklift.
Education
Academy of Art University 2012-2016
School of Animation and Visual Effects (GPA 3.57)
- BFA in Animation/VFX, emphasis in Character Animation.
- President of the Christian Student Fellowship club.
Interests
- Self-hosting
- 3D printing
- DIY
- Drawing
- Board Games
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