Ryan Buckalew

About Ryan Buckalew

Toy Sculptor/3D Designer with extensive design and development experience in Licensed Consumer Goods. I have 20+ Years working in Production Environments, interpreting design briefs and drawings and working on tight deadlines. I enjoy working on a team to complete a project, but am also able to self-direct and can communicate well to relay important project information along a pipeline. My passion for Pop Culture and Play Aesthetics motivate me to create fun, unique Toys and Collectibles for a variety of beloved properties and licenses. Specialties: Excellent knowledge of tools and materials, 3D Modeling - ZBrush, Freeform Modeling Plus, Rapid Prototyping, Traditional Sculpture, Molding and Casting, Problem Solving

Experience

1. 3d Artist

   Super7

   Sep 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Working as part of the integral 3D team developing and sculpting a large variety of products for Super 7. Responsible for the Sculpture and Development of many figures in the high end, Ultimates! Action Figure Line, as well as a portion of the 3 3/4” Retro Style ReAction Figures. Working with a heavy focus on brand accuracy as well as “fun factor” for all properties. Daily duties include Sculpting, Research, Mechanical Design/Development, Problem Solving and Documentation for factory and production team.

Education

• Maryland Institute College of Art

  BFA

  1996 — 1999