Derek Kurimoto


Work History
Animator, Visual Concepts, 2008 to Present
Cleaned up player animation for NBA2K9

Environment Artist, Visual Concepts, 2006 to 2008
Modeled, Textured, and Lit arenas for College Hoops 2K8
Updated arenas and textures for College Hoops 2K7

Integrated Circuit Tester, A&J Assembly, 1995 to 2006 (seasonal)
Operated machinery for testing and marking inegrated circuits,
set up and operated component programmers, and checked quality of products

Design Intern, Fox Racing, Inc., 2004
Created and developed artwork to be used for print on sportswear,
and assisted designers with color comps

Animator, Dave Chai Productions, 2003
Created and animated the short clip "Stud" for the animated short,
"25 Ways to Die"

Skills
Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Digital and Traditional Animation, Layout, Storyboarding.

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
San Jose State University, 2004

Associate of Arts in Natural Sciences with Highest Honors
Ohlone Community College, 1997

Awards and Achievements
"25 Ways to Die", 2003
Winner of the Slamdance Film Festival Anarchy Online Competition, 2003
Best Animated Short, Michigan Independent Film Festival, 2003
Best Comedic Short, Ohio Independent Film Festival, 2003

References available upon request