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CONCEPT ARTIST  Xavier Gonzalez
CONCEPT ARTIST Xavier Gonzalez
Email: xavier1424@protonmail.com Phone: (424)757-2447
culver city , United States

Summary


(Jan 2022 – Present)
Co-Owner E Commerce Store
Treasure Browser, Los Angeles, CA
-Process daily B2B orders and confirm purchase details with customers follow-ups.
-Prepare marketing materials—including product flyers and brochures—for upcoming promotions.
-Log customer interactions and schedule follow-ups for other Co-owner.
-Trained and supervised new virtual assistants on internal systems, communication standards, and daily protocols
-Coordinated with third-party logistics providers to track deliveries and resolve shipping issues promptly
-Created SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for repetitive tasks to improve team efficiency and onboarding

(Jan 2019 – Nov 2021)
Production Manager Assistant
Versatile Metal Crafting, Compton, CA
- Ensures on‑time packaging of all fabricated metal products.
- Assists repair crew with scheduled punch press maintenance.
- Reports punch press repair details to the Production Manager.
- Reviews production schedules to anticipate resource needs.
- Promotes a safe environment by communicating hazards before shop‑floor production.
- Evaluates leftover metals with cleaning crew for recycling.

(Jan 2017 – Dec 2018)
Photo Image Editor
A Charming Project, San Jose, CA
- Edited product images in Photoshop for a DIY home‑décor site.
- Created concept shots for future website launches.
- Set up and maintained in‑house photo studio to meet shoot standards.
- Processed imagery for an upcoming book, meeting strict publisher deadlines.

(Nov 2016 - Dec 2016)
Digital Matte Painter
Locktix Visual Effects, Los Angeles, CA
- Delivered high-resolution matte-painted plates for the Sense8 Christmas special, matching
on-set lighting and lens distortion.
- Partnered daily with the compositing team and VFX supervisor to hit tight turnarounds and
maintain a cohesive visual tone

(Jan 2016– Mar 2016)
Image and Book Editing Intern
House of Zimm Publishing and Press, Pasadena, CA
- Assisted photography setup and image retouching for a children’s book.
- Learned book‑layout standards across the publishing pipeline.
- Verified image quality and prepared files for print deadlines.

(Jul 2015– Sep 2015)
Digital Matte Painting Intern
COSA VFX , Burbank, CA
- Supported senior matte painter on set extensions and cleanup.
- Completed training in projection mapping, roto, and camera‑tracking.

(Jan 2014– Aug 2015)
2D Background Artist -
Red Giant Productions, Los Angeles, CA
- Painted and colored backgrounds for short animated series.
- Matched color‑script and produced additional matte paintings as needed.

(Mar 2010– Dec 2011)
Studio Manager
Kline Academy of Fine Art,, Los Angeles, CA
-Assisted instructors with classroom setup and materials coordination
-Organized uninstructed figure drawing sessions
-Gave studio tours to prospective students and visitors
-Helped coordinate and set up live art demonstration events, including collecting payments from attendees
-Edited and maintained the school website; handled student communications via email
-Taught foundational art classes for children, introducing drawing techniques in a structured, age-appropriate environment

EDUCATION
Art Institute of California – Los Angeles, CA
Kline Academy of Fine Art – Los Angeles, CA
West Los Angeles College – Los Angeles, CA

CORE SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Sketchbook Pro
Autodesk Maya
Blender

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
-Memorial Award, Culver City Art Group Juried Exhibition • 2009 • “The Little Boy on a Stool” (Oil on Canvas, 30x40)
- Art Award, Culver City Art Group Juried Exhibition • 2010 • “Meditation” (Oil on Canvas, 20x30)

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Skills

Concept ArtMatte PaintingBackground painting for animation

Software proficiency

Blender
Blender
Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop

Reel

Productions

    • TV Production
      Sense 8 Christmas Special
    • Year
      2016
    • Role
      Digital Matte Painter
    • Company
      Locktix Visual Effects