Resumé
JASON KEYSER
Santa Monica, CA
Email: jasonkeyser@gmail.com
Experience
Founder & Mentor, VFX Apprentice : 2019 - Present
Teaching world-class real-time visual effects to world-class students
Learn more at vfxapprentice.com
Senior VFX Artist, Riot Games : 2015 - 2020
Develop visual effects in a hand-crafted style
Help establish and refine the League of Legends style
Mentor others in craft and culture
Help set expectations and manage feedback from various disciplines
VFX Artist, Riot Games : 2014 - 2015
Created vfx concept artwork and animation for League of Legends.
Created in-game vfx assets for various champion abilities and item effects.
Senior Flash Artist, Animal Jam : 2012 - 2014
Fulfilled the previously held roles as a flash artist.
Directed efforts on the team toward a consistent style and tight production.
Flash Artist, WildWorks : 2010 - 2012
Worked in conjunction with National Geographic Kids Games
Created a distinct style of effects for the property.
Programmed tools and scripts to increase efficiency and artistry.
Director/Supervising Animator, Alight : 2009 - 2011
Conceptualized a style of design and motion for the entire production.
Established a creative and collaborative environment with my team.
Supervising Effects Animator, Dream Giver : 2010
Collaborated with 2D and 3D artists to create a seamless style.
Organized pipeline aspects, creatively solving challenging problems.
Mentor/Art Instructor, Various Students : 2009 - present
Discovered the interests of each child, and tailored lessons accordingly.
Freelance Artist/Animator, Various Clients : 2009 - present
Cleanup Animator, Polynesian Cultural Center : 2009
Animator/Cleanup Artist, Flash Potatoes : 2008 - 2009
Rigger/Animator, Silverlode Interactive : 2007 - 2008
Animator, Andy’s Airplanes : 2007
Production Assistant, The Loch : 2007
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation – Brigham Young University
Volunteer Work
Game Master, Lego Heroica Adventures. : 2012 - present
Designed & Built a Heroica-based game for up to 6 people
Hosted numerous game events, and enhanced the gameplay through revision
Service Volunteer, Seattle, WA : 2003 - 2005
Worked doing service projects, and taught people from various cultures.
Technical Skills
Flash, Actionscript, Javascript, Wacom Tablet, Photoshop, Maya Fundamentals, Houdini
Fundamentals, After Effects, 3DS Max Fundamentals, Messiah Studio Fundamentals