Miranda Fidge
Heathfield,SA
Summary
Digital and traditional creature design artist with 3+ years of experience in the entertainment field. Finalist (concept design category) in the world-renowned art competition called "The Rookies" for creature work and supporting environmental pieces. Passionate about developing and bringing animalistic creatures to life by studying real animal anatomy and researching biological fact. Proficient in Photoshop, Zbrush and Nuke. Focused on completing projects with a high level of accuracy and artistic skill.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Artist
New Parable (Oliver Kriel)
01.2024 - Current
- Creating digital artworks for an indie video game. Applying feedback and working collaboratively in a team.
- Aligning designs with overall theme of the game while meeting usability and resolution requirements.
- Consistent application of established style guides across all creative deliverables.
Checkout Supervisor
Romeo's Foodland
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with customers through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
- Mentored team members to enhance their skills and accountability in workplace.
- Supervised 2-4 team members per shift.
Babysitter
04.2018 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, created paintings/drawings, and read books to young children.
- Cared for up to 3 children.
Waitress
Red Cacao
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating their needs, while addressing any concerns.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Waitress
BubbleWrap Events
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages (with RSA certificate).
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Visual Effects & Entertainment Design - Honours
Flinders University & CDW Studios
Adelaide, SA11.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Creativity and originality
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Hardworking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Digital and traditional artist
Accomplishments
Artistic Achievements
- Finalist, Excellence Award and Draft Selection and for The Rookies Awards (Concept Art) - 2024 (https://www.therookies.co/entries/33287)
- Excellence Award and Draft Selection for The Rookies Awards - 2023 (https://www.therookies.co/entries/25827)
- Artwork selected for the National Centenarian Portrait Exhibition in Canberra (The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers) - 2023
- Highly Commended - Young Archibald Art Competition (The top 10% of entries in the 13-15 year old category) - 2018
- Finalist - Basil Sellers Artventure Competition - 2017
Other Achievements
- Baden Powell Award (Girl Guides) - 2015 (Awarded for demonstrating leadership, decision making, goal setting, time management and completing challenging outdoor activities)
Certification
- First Aid Certificate - 2019
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - 2021
Hobbies
Outside of art; I enjoy running (including trail running), road/mtb cycling, swimming and strength training. This year I have successfully trained for and completed an ultramarathon called "Five Peaks" with over 2,000m in elevation in the Adelaide Hills (run by Trail Running SA). I'm currently training for a triathlon that I'll race at the end of this year or early next year. I also love the outdoors; I couldn't turn down a hike/camping trip in Tasmania/New Zealand, down-hill skiing in the Winter or just a simple bush walk. Additionally I enjoy landscape and animal photography, ranging from beaches to lazy lounging kangaroos.
Sporting Achievements
- Age Category Winner (Medium Course) - Adelaide Trail Runners (Summer Series) - 2022/2023
- 2nd in Age Category - Trail Running SA - 2023
- Age Category Winner (Medium Course) - Adelaide Trail Runners (Summer Series) - 2023/2024
Referees
Katie Cavanagh
Flinders University Lecturer & Honours Supervisor
Ph: 0416 267 650
katie.cavanagh@flinders.edu.au
Sam Smith
Owner of BubbleWrap Events
Ph: 0419 601 688
sam@bubblewrapevents.com.au
Dan Thyer and Sam Efraimsen
Owners of Adelaide Yoga Flow
Ph: 0432 648 444
info@adelaideyogaflow.com.au
Portfolio/Links
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/miranda-fidge-7b773b254
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miranda_fidge/
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/miranda_fidge
Rookies: https://www.therookies.co/u/Fridgey
Timeline
Digital Artist
New Parable (Oliver Kriel)
01.2024 - Current
Waitress
Red Cacao
06.2022 - 12.2023
Checkout Supervisor
Romeo's Foodland
08.2021 - Current
Waitress
BubbleWrap Events
01.2021 - 05.2022
Babysitter
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Visual Effects & Entertainment Design - Honours
Flinders University & CDW Studios
- First Aid Certificate - 2019
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - 2021
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