Amy Doran
3D Designer Model Maker
Graphic Artist
Professional Information
Amy is a 3D Designer, Model Maker and Digital Artist based in Co. Dublin. She currently works as a Graphics Specialist and Visual Analyst in MacroWorks Ltd., specializing on verified photomontages and video montages for over 130+ projects both
Work Experience
Graphics Specialist
MacroWorks Ltd.
August 2016 - Present (2+ Years) Dublin
Currently works as a Graphics Specialist for MacroWorks, an environmental consultancy that specializes in the production of photomontages for landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA). This is an integral part of environmental impact assessment routinely submitted for the planning and evaluation of large infrastructural projects.
Role includes, but not limited to:
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Creation and Calibration of Panoramas
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The integration of photorealistic 3D renders in verified photomontages
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Collaboration with GIS technicians, Landscape Architects and 3D Modellers
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Outputting formatted products in accordance with the Landscape Institute Advice Note 01/11
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Creating informative video montages for commercial use
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Training and managing graphic design interns
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MacroWorks’ Health and Safety Officer
Facilitator
Imaginosity: The Dublin Children's Museum
August 2015 - August 2016 (1 Year) Dublin
Worked as a Facilitator with duties including:
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Interaction and supervision of families up to the age of 12 and their parents
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Orientating school groups of up to 100 students
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Organizing, preparing and supervising workshops
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Organizing and managing summer camps with groups of 30 children
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Attending to minor maintenance to interactive exhibits and upkeep of the museum
3D Modeller
IADT/UCD Collaboration - Memory Project
March 2015 -May 2015 (3 months) Dublin
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Co-created an interactive 3D model of the Carriglea Industrial School from the 1930’s to be used for showcasing a new Masters course at IADT with an Occulus Rift
Model Maker
The Workhouse
April 2015 - May 2015 (2 months) Dublin
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Building props for Body & Soul 2015
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Collaborating, Researching and Designing Props for Band Stand
Trainee Stone Mason – Co.Wexford.
Irish National Heritage Park. October 2014 - November 2014. (2 months)
Castleboro House and Georgian House. July 2014 - September 2014. (3 months)
Restoration of the Crimean War Memorial and Restoration of Georgian Buildings:
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Trainee Stone Mason
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Documentary Photographer of archaeological findings and work carried out on site.
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Restoration of the Traditional Limework and Rendering of the Crimean War Memorial.
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Restoration of arches on the grand stables at Castleboro House.
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Restoration of a traditional slate wall on a Georgian mansion in Barntown.
Performer/ Puppeteer
Body & Soul Festival 2014
June 2014 – June 2014 (1 month) Body & Soul Festival 2014 - Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath.
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Designing, Making and Transporting large puppets from I.A.D.T. to the Body and Soul Festival.
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Interacted with the audience and assisted other performers in and out of their costumes.
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Working within a team in a high-energy environment where communication is essential.
Teamwork Skills
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Class Representative for 2 Years.
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Course Representative for 2 Years.
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Multiple Volunteer Roles for working with people of all ages E.g. Volunteer at Lourdes, Enniscorthy Craft Festival, and Performer in the Dublin St.Patrick's Parade for 2 Years, South East Animal Rescue, Bartending.
Skills
DIGITAL:
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PHOTOSHOP CS5 & CS6
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After Effects CS6
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Adobe Premier Pro
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ILLUSTRATOR
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3DS Max
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Mudbox
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AutoCAD
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Topogun
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Autodesk Mixamo
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Autodesk Memento
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Google Sketch Up
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Microsoft:
Word
Powerpoint
Excel
OneNote
(Currently Learning Rhino, Unity 5 and Zbrush)
PHYSICAL:
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Photography
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Drawing
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Model Making
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Concept Design
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Painting
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Flocking
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Hair Punching
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Architectural Modeling
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Molding & Casting
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Woodworking
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Prop Making
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Sculpture
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Printmaking
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Traditional Lime Rendering and Restoration.
Education
National Film School (NFS)
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
1.1 First Class Honours Bachelor Degree (B.A) Level 8,
3D Design, Model Making and Digital Art.
2012 – 2016
Activities and Societies: Game Development Society, Game Society, Animation Society, Class Representative for the Student Union.
Safety Ireland First Response
F.E.T.A.C. Lv 5. Occupational First Aid
2015
Barnardos Ireland
Child Protection Training
2015
Garda Vetted in 2015
Solas Safe Pass Course
Health and Safety Awareness Training
Expiration: 2018
Gorey School of Art
F.E.T.A.C Level 5 Portfolio Preparation Course,
Distinction in Design, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Photography & Printmaking.
2011 – 2012
Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Leaving Cert Results: 450
2006 – 2011
References Available on Request
2010 - present
2010 - present