Steven Walker

Current

Associate Workshop Manager at Build-A-Bear Workshop

Past

Trainer / Academy Artist at The Walt Disney Company
Administrator at The You Don't Know Jack Forum
Animator / Lead Character Rigger / Modeler / Concept Artist at American Animation Studios

Trainer / Academy Artist / Attractions Host / Greeter / Food & Beverage Host at The Walt Disney Company

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Education

Ringling School of Art and Design

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Entertainment

Websites

My Website

Steven Walker’s Summary

I am a 3D Character Artist and Animator with industry experience using many computer programs including Maya, MotionBuilder, Photoshop, and Premiere. I also have experience conducting both individual and group training sessions and workshops for both artists and non-artists.

I am currently working as an associate manager part-time at Build-A-Bear Workshop while searching for an artistic position in the gaming industry in the Seattle, WA area.

Steven Walker’s Specialties:

Drawing, Storyboarding, Character Design, Environment Design, Modeling, Blend Shapes, Rigging, Acting, 3D Animation, Training, Workshops, Hospitality, Retail, Food Service, Cash Handling

Steven Walker’s Experience

Associate Workshop Manager

Build-A-Bear Workshop

(Public Company; BBW; Retail industry)

March 2009 — Present (5 months)

Assists guests with stuffing and dressing bears.

Creates in-store displays to help drive sales.

Handles cash and operate register.

Entertains guests during parties and special events.

Manage, train, and coach new Bear Builders.
Trainer / Academy Artist

The Walt Disney Company

(Public Company; DIS; Entertainment industry)

March 2008 — February 2009 (1 year)

Taught drawing classes to guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Trainer for new cast members and artists.

Co-hosted a 15-minute show about character development with Mushu the dragon.

Trained custodial cast how to draw "Mop Mickeys" in the park for the guests.
Administrator

The You Don't Know Jack Forum

(Internet industry)

July 2002 — October 2008 (6 years 4 months)

Volunteer Forum Administrator; Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of The You Don't Know Jack Forum.
Animator / Lead Character Rigger / Modeler / Concept Artist

American Animation Studios

(Animation industry)

December 2006 — September 2007 (10 months)

Worked with Maya and MotionBuilder on a total of four projects.

Titles:
"Patrick Henry, Quest For Freedom"
Character Animator

"Paul Revere, Midnight Ride"
Character Animator, Lead Character Rigger, Modeler

"Fruit Follies, Gather for Him"
Modeler, Character Rigger

"Mulligan Stew"
Concept Artist
Trainer / Academy Artist / Attractions Host / Greeter / Food & Beverage Host

The Walt Disney Company

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DIS; Entertainment industry)

May 2000 — November 2006 (6 years 7 months)

Taught drawing classes to guests at both DisneyQuest and The Disney-MGM Studios.

Artist trainer for new cast members; Trained under the Disney Design Group to draw Disney characters accurately and on-model.

Conducted a series of 3D animation workshops about the 3D animation process.

Co-hosted a 15-minute show about character development with Mushu the dragon.

Other roles held include attractions host, park greeter, and food & beverage host.

Steven Walker’s Education

Ringling School of Art and Design

B.F.A. , Computer Animation , 2002 — 2006

I have also taken many classes in the Ringling gaming minor/major.

Additional Information

Steven Walker’s Websites:

My Website

Steven Walker’s Interests:

animation, art, Banjo-Kazooie, birds, cartooning, cartoons, classic television, computer animation, computers, Daffy Duck, Disney, drawing, ducks, dvds, Flash animation, games, Hanna-Barbara, internet, Jellyvision, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, Microsoft, movies, Nintendo, parrots, penguins, Rareware, Ringling, sarcasm, television, theme parks, traditional animation, video games, Warner Bros., web design, Xbox 360, You Don't Know Jack