ABOUT ME ||
SAMANTHA ZAK
A creative based in NYC that specializes in graphics, UI/UX and Unity in 2D/3D to tell stories through digital mediums.Proficient in Unity, Adobe Suite, Blender, Maya, Html and C#.English, Czech and intermediate French.
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R E S U M E
Sony Music Entertainment
(June 2023 - August 2023) NYCAt Sony Music's Global Media Production department I worked with audio, graphics and video engineers to quality check media before public release. Completing tasks through Jira and quality checking media by editing and adding final touches to make sure all was prepared at an industry level standard. Through communication and attention to detail I was able to perform under high stakes situations.
I was also a member of an intern team that pitched an Artificial Intelligence company acquisition to Dennis Kooker, president of Global Digital Business.
TEDx
(March 2018 - June 2018) Czech Republic, PragueA speech coordinator and performer for TEDx Youth. Through helping speakers both students and adults formulate better talks and aid in the organization process of the TED event at the International School of Prague. I was also a performer and played Doctor Gradeus ad Parnassum by Debussy during the event. Thorough and effective communication by creating a reassuring atmosphere to speakers was fundamental in this process and are key aspects I have carried with me throughout my career. Performing and training in front of a global audience propelled me to have professional confidence on a grander scale.
Junior Artist at Flagbearer Games
(August 2022 - December 2022) NYCJunior artist at Flagbearer Games, a creative immersive games company that bases it's campaigns on a D&D style card and board game. In charge of collaborating with our card deck team by creating iconography and visually stimulating graphic design works for an ideal user experience. Including the prototyping and commission process and communicating with members of the team to achieve the perfect product.
Docent at Lincoln Center
(June - July 2024)
NYCA docent at the Lincoln Center for the Dream machine project by Nona Hendrix. Helping facilitate a VR experience through teaching the public how to use the Meta Quest 3 headsets and also being able to mitigate troubleshooting for any issues that may arise to create an experience that is cohesive and seamless.
Welcome Center Student Assistant
(August 2022 - December 2023) NYCA Welcome Center assistant at The New School in New York, providing tours to parents and aspiring students. Interacting with people from an international background on a daily basis and providing extensive knowledge about the school as well as aiding in administrative work and providing optimal customer interaction. Dedication and consistency and adapting to a wide arrange of customer needs.