Kay Talabi

Kayode Kreations

Charlotte, NC | kayodekreations@gmail.com    

Education

North Carolina State University                                                                             Raleigh, NC                                                                                          May 2018 

   Master of Arts in Art and Design

Living Arts College                                                         Raleigh, NC                      December 2013
   Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Game Design

Skills

Digital Animation, Videography, Visual Effects, Graphic Design, Character Setup, Story-boarding, and Light Photography

Computer Software

Autodesk (Maya), Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate), Blackmagic Design (Davinci Resolve), Side Fx (Houdini), Epic Games (Unreal Engine 5)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reconstruction Artist: Redline Forensic Studios        Charlotte, NC              June 2023 – Present

-          Visually reconstructed vehicle collision incidents using 3d animation for legal evidence in court

3D Generalist: Breakiron A&D                    Raleigh, NC              Nov 2022 – Jan 2023

-          Developing 3d assets for rendering and scene setup, among other digital development tasks

Full Time Instructor:  Living Arts College              Raleigh, NC              Aug 2020 – Dec 2022

-          Taught courses in the Interactive Media Program, including software such as Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects

 Full Time Instructor:  UNCG        Greensboro, NC           Aug 2019 – May 2020

-          Taught courses within the Visual and Performing Arts program, consisting of graphic design, video editing, animation, etc.

 Graphic Designer (Freelance):  Rucci Productions             Raleigh, NC              July 2018 - Aug 2019

-          Developed animated graphic design elements for short films

-          Worked on 3D simulations for short films

Adjunct Instructor: UNCG        Greensboro, NC             Aug 2018 - May 2019

-          Taught courses within the Visual and Performing Arts program, consisting of graphic design, video editing, animation, etc.

Video Editor: NCSU             Raleigh, NC             Aug 2017 - May 2018

-          Shot and edited lectures for the Architecture Lecture Series for the Architecture Program 

 Assistant Teacher: Basic Drawing:    NCSU             Raleigh, NC            Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 

-           Assist in developing and setting up presentations

-           Taught drawing techniques

 Professional Development

 Member of Game Developers Guild                                                                             2012 - 2013