Kaya McWilliams kayafmcwilliams@gmail.com | 626-827-6330 | Los Angeles Portfolio Site: https://tr.ee/kayamcwilliamsportfoliosite Even More Portfolio: https://linktr.ee/kayamcwilliams |
SUMMARY:
Determined, multi-balanced creative artist with a drive to broaden the spectrum of my industry skills. Passionate about creating out-of-the-box ideas and collaborating with other creatives.
EXPERIENCE:
Knotts Berry Farm ● Prop Tech ● 2023-Present.
Fabricating based on concept designs, installing for various seasons of the park, and adhering to building codes and inspection requirements for the safety of audiences. Organizing, transporting, and carrying out inventory for maximum storage space and accessibility. Ensuring all props are provided by the deadline and assisting in the return process of collecting the props back.
Flix FX ● Prop Fabrication Intern ● 2023
Assisting with fabricating small to large-scale props for everything from film, television, commercials, music, events, and marketing. Observing and gaining experience on strategies from prop masters in mixed media to duplicate and produce by oneself.
Coachella Art Studios ● Interactive Craft Installation Pre-Pro/Team Member ● 2022-2025
Brainstorming ideas with a collective team of designers and fabricators. Studying trends and drawing inspiration for what we predict future trends might look like to source materials. Experimenting with a wide range of materials to create simplistic yet trendy accessories for festival goers to create and teach for a wide range of those with or without experience.
SKILLS:
Programs and Platforms: Google Drive, 3D Printing/Design, Blender,
Adobe Photoshop (Proficient)*, Vectorworks (Proficient)*, Adobe Illustrator (Proficient)
Artistic Skills: Respirator Trained, Drawing, Painting, Scenic Painting, Sculpting*, Knitting, Hand/Machine Sewing, Costume Design*, Resin Casting*, Sanding, Drafting*, Paper Mache, Foam Carving* *= Excited to learn +do more!
EDUCATION:
California Institute of the Arts ● Valencia, CA ● BFA, Experience Design and Production
-2022-2026 Programs and Majors: Model Making, Intro to Drafting, StageCraft, Digital Techniques, Production Design for Stop Motion
The School of Arts and Enterprise ● Pomona, CA ● High School Diploma
-2018-2022 Programs and Majors: Student Brand Ambassador, Student Chairman of Strategic Planning Committee, Peer Mentor, Visual Arts III, Acting
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