Sam Kim
Creative Clay Sculptor and MAYA Modeler
Detroit, MI, USAAs I explore new horizons in my career as a modeler, designer, and artist, I strive to become an active contributor in the creative field through the application and development of my current and future skill sets. I am eager for the opportunity to broaden my learning and thinking while continuing to work with talented individuals in our respective industries.
Work Experience
General Motors
Creative Sculptor
Advanced Design exterior/interior digital modeler and clay sculptor.
GMC Interior Clay and MAYA modeler.
Chevrolet Full-size trucks and performance cars interior clay modeler.
GMC Interior Clay and MAYA modeler.
Chevrolet Full-size trucks and performance cars interior clay modeler.
December 2012
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Michigan, United States
BMW Group
Contract MAYA Modeler
· Develop automotive interior polygon models under guidance of respective designers.
April 2012
- June 2012
Munich, Germany
Mercedes-Benz
Contract Clay Modeler
· Clay modeling trainee under the supervision of Armin Sinicki.
· Work with designer to sculpt rocker panel and bumper details on a full-scale model.
· Work around the shop building wheels, bucks, and general help with packing clay for milling.
· Work with designer to sculpt rocker panel and bumper details on a full-scale model.
· Work around the shop building wheels, bucks, and general help with packing clay for milling.
February 2012
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Carlsbad, California, United States
Clay Modeling
Clay Modeler Apprentice
· Trainee under the supervision of Armin Sinicki, modeler at Mercedes-Benz.
· Execute fifth scale clay models for various Art Center College of Design students in home studio.
· Hard-model and prepare fifth scale clay models for final paint and finishing.
· Execute fifth scale clay models for various Art Center College of Design students in home studio.
· Hard-model and prepare fifth scale clay models for final paint and finishing.
October 2011
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Carlsbad, California, United States
Sam Kim Design
Freelance MAYA modeler
· MAYA modeling specialist
July 2011
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
Penguin Group (USA), Inc.
Senior Graphic Designer
· Execute book designs and production under guidance of art director and editors.
· Art direct and assist illustrators for chapter and picture books.
· Design jackets, picture books, and typeset interiors for various novels.
· Art direct and assist illustrators for chapter and picture books.
· Design jackets, picture books, and typeset interiors for various novels.
June 2004
- July 2011
New York, New York, United States
Knopf Publishing Group
Freelance Graphic Designer
· Design print adverts for commercial publications, scholarly journals, and newsletters.
June 2004
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New York, New York, United States
Education
3D Training Institute
Certification in Autodesk MAYA
Completion of 12 Week training program in 3D Project Based Course Autodesk MAYA
January 2011
- June 2011
New York, New York, United States
Washington University In St. Louis
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Field of Study: Painting
1997
- 2001
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Pratt Institute
Associate of Occupational Studies
Field of Study: Graphic Design
2002
- 2004
New York, New York, United States
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Autodesk Alias,
Autodesk Maya 2023,
Autodesk Vred,
Blender 3D,
Clay Sculpting,
Digital Sculpting ,
Drawing,
Illustration,
Package Design,
Painting,
Taurus & Roland Milling,
Woodworking,