Honor Society® member
James Zitnik
Project Manager at Wildcard Studios
- Schoolcraft College
- Computer Graphic Technology
- Class of 2020
- Novi, Michigan
Member since August 2016
About
I'm a student at Schoolcraft College. Currently enrolled in their Computer Graphic Technology program. I'm also a writer, entrepreneur, and part time tutor. I love education, and would stay in school the rest of my life if I could. However, my career goals are to pursue my bachelors degree in Simulation, Animation, and Game Development from Eastern Michigan to better prepare myself in order to start a design studio in the Detroit Metro Area. The reason I'd rather start a company here rather than more to a major city like New York, or out to California is because this my home. I would like to offer people like myself, who want to get into this field, a position close to home rather than having to move to another state, or major city. Taking them away from their family, and friends in their pursuit of a fulfilling career. We would cover all aspects of design. Software development, multimedia, sound design, commercial, video games, cinematic, the works.
I had a really hard time finding a job in my field while I was in school, and this is sort of what motivated me to create a job for myself, and for others doing things we are interested in. Luckily, I found a small team of students, and a few fresh graduates that were interested in the same idea as I was. So, we work together every day in hopes of building this company, and creating an environment that students, and professionals could come to work, learn, and grow.
Education
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Schoolcraft College
graphic design
2015 – 2017
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to specialize in 3D character and environmental development. However, I like to keep a board skill-set, and point of view. Graphic Design, Writing, Sound Design, and software development are all areas that I plan on working closely with as a 3D modeler, and animator.
I also like to lead, and teach. Which puts me more in a managerial position. Thus, the dream of running a successful studio in the Detroit Metro Area comes into play.
- Graduate school interests
I plan on transferring to Eastern Michigan University to obtain my Bachelors degree in Simulation, Animation, and Game Development.
- Outside the classroom
Drawing, Painting, Digital Media/Art. I've recently started a position as the project manager for a small independent game development company. I spend most of my free time working with them. In hopes of one day pushing the company to the next level. We hope to turn the studio in a full fledged business that handles all multimedia, and design needs. From software applications to video, 3D modeling, sound design, graphic design, and game development.
Experience
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Project Manager
Wildcard Studios
Nov 2016 – Mar 2017
Volunteering
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Cook
Independent
Mar 2016 – Oct 2017
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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