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Alexa Miars
3D GENERALIST
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Alexa Miars is a 3D generalist studying Technical Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design. In her works, Alexa combines whimsical concepts with the beautiful details of reality. In her spare time, Alexa enjoys spontaneous research sessions, learning new skills, creating stories, and watching good films with friends and family. She is also a Jesus-follower, and her faith drives her to use her work for good.

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EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation (Concentration: Technical Animation)
September 2023 - May 2026
EXPERIENCE
Creative Team Intern // Harris Creek
June 2024 - August 2024
- Created graphics that communicated clearly while maintaining an inviting stylization for a diverse audience of over 7,000 individuals.
- Collaborated with other creatives to create a visual design language that was used as the core of videos, social media content, and graphics for a sermon series.
- Completed miscellaneous tasks to aid the creative team, such as gathering references, researching intended audiences, and organizing supplies.
Freelance Illustrator
June 2023 - August 2023
- Created custom illustrations for businesses and individuals.
- Developed a system of researching, concepting, interacting with clients, and presenting polished final pitches that ensured the clients received a positive experience and a final product that excited them.
PROJECTS
Modeling, Look Development, Lighting, Compositing // Stone Lions Don’t Roar Short Film
June 2025 - Present
- Completed look development and texture tests to define the visual style of the film.
- Experimented with potential compositing methods to achieve an immersive hand-painted look.
- Produced hand-painted texture maps for characters and props, developed materials using a PBR workflow, and compiled assets in Houdini according to a USD pipeline.
Technical Director, Modeling, Look Development, Lighting // Cloistergeist Short Film
March 2025 - June 2025
- Lead a team of technical artists through paint overs, critiques, tutorials, and other miscellaneous methods of support.
- Modeled, UVed, and textured a cathedral interior according to provided concepts.
- Created lighting rigs to be used as the base lighting for each sequence of the film and lit assigned shots.
Lighting // Ancient Magic Short Film
April 2025 - May 2025
- Lit shots according to a provided color script, taking special care to emphasize focal points and define the tone of each scene.
Modeling // Pain D’epices Short Film
December 2024 - Present
- Created 3D models based on provided concepts, taking into consideration the target style.
- Collaborated with the concept team and leadership of the short film, addressing feedback and meeting deadlines.
SKILLS
SOFTWARE // Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Zbrush, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Google Suite, Autodesk ShotGrid (Flow)
HARD SKILLS // 3D Texturing, 3D Modeling / Sculpting, 3D Lighting/Compositing, Illustration and Drawing, Digital Matte Painting, Visual Development, 3D Rigging
SOFT SKILLS // Problem Solving, Collaboration, Leadership
AWARDS
Distinguished Scholar Award // Savannah College of Art and Design // (2023 - Present)
Honors Scholarship // Savannah College of Art and Design // (2023 - Present)
Gallery Distinction // ESC Region 12 // (2022)
VOLUNTEER
AV/Production // Community Bible Church of Savannah
October 2023 - Present
- Ran visual production software for Sunday morning services, rehearsals, and events.
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