M 602 576.0711 CHRIS KURASH www.artstation.com/knotwaco 18402 N. 16th Place [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85022

2018 -Present Rainbow Studios, THQ Nordic GmBh Phoenix, AZ Senior Vehicle Modeling / Lead Artist - Working in Unreal on an unannounced game as a Senior Vehicle Artist. - Monster Jam: Steel Titans 2 (2021) - Project Lead Artist. • Responsible for a team of artists, interfacing with design, engineering and production, and involved with planning and scheduling. • First time world creator, environment asset creator, eco foliage placement and set-dressing. - Monster Jam: Steel Titans (2019) - character, vehicle, environment props - MX vs ATV All Out /Collector's (2019) - vehicle, environment props - DLC - MX vs ATV All Out / Nationals (2019) - environment props - DLC - MX vs ATV All Out (2018) - character, vehicle, environment prop - DLC

2011- 2018 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Lead Media Designer / Project Manager - Managing all production phases, team members and asset creation. - Forecasting projects and coordinating with internal and external departments. - Creating high-end assets with Maya, After Effects, Audition, Flash (2D animation), Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere. - 3D Unity projects, illustrations, motion graphics, UI and 2D / 3D animations.

2005- 2011 Rainbow Studios, THQ Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Character/ Vehicle Modeling - Managing all phases of production from creation to completion. - 2 unannounced digital titles, PSN, XBLA, iPad/ iPhone (2011). - Game Title: MX vs. ATV Alive, PS3 / 360 (2011). - Game Title: MX vs. ATV Reflex, PS3 / 360 (2009). - Game Title: MX vs. ATV Untamed, PS3 / 360 (2007).

2005 Engle Homes Tempe, AZ Assistant Home Builder - Managing all phases of back end building production, rough plumb to walk. - Scheduling 30+ venders and in charge of $2+ million worth of inventory.

2002-2005 Collins College Tempe, AZ AA and BA Instructor - Courses: Maya character animation, lighting, rendering, modeling and dynamics, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere. - Managing a classroom (30-50 students), deadlines and writing curriculum.

2001 DreamWorks Animation Studio Glendale, CA Special Effects Breakdown Artist - Traditional Animation - Film project: Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron

1995 - 2000 20th Century Fox Animation Studio Phoenix, AZ Special Effects Assistant Animator / Animator Trainee - Traditional Animation - Film project: Titan A. E Special Effects Assistant Animator - Film project: Bartok The Magnificent Special Effects Inbetweener - Film project: Anastasia Fox Kids Club: Bartok commercials Muppet's on Treasure Island (video game) M 602 576.0711 CHRIS KURASH www.artstation.com/knotwaco 18402 N. 16th Place [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85022

Education

1991-1994 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Bachelor of Arts - Cinema and Photography - Cinematography, traditional animation, 35mm photo, optical printing, dark room. - Dean's List, Honor Student, 3.4/4.0 GPA

1988-1990 Harper Junior College Palatine, IL Associate of Arts - Art and Design - 2D + 3D, figure drawing, CGI - Dean's List, 3.2/4.0 GPA

2000 University of Advancing Computer Technology Tempe, AZ Multimedia Certificate Program - Update software: Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Max, Flash, Director, Dreamweaver, and HTML.

1994 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Multimedia Certificate Program - Kodak Cinematographer's Workshop - Learned about feature film lighting from Mr. Lazloe, D.P. of Rambo.