Morgan Ward
Morgan Ward
3D Animator & Illustrator
Baltimore, United States

I’m a senior animator, illustrator, and visual media artist specializing in transforming complex engineering, robotics, and subsea technologies into clear, accurate, and compelling visuals.

With nearly a decade of experience supporting advanced defense and maritime programs, I create high‑fidelity 2D/3D animations, technical illustrations, and conceptual visualizations that help teams communicate ideas with clarity and impact.

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Skills

3D ModelingMotion Graphics3D AnimationTeam ManagementTechnical IllustrationWorkflow OptimizationMentorshipProcess DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationConceptual VisualizationArt DirectionReal-Time Asset Development

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
ZBrush
ZBrush
3ds Max
3ds Max
V-Ray
V-Ray
Phoenix FD
Phoenix FD
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
After Effects
After Effects
Premiere
Premiere
InDesign
InDesign
Microsoft Suite
Microsoft Suite
Unity
Unity

Reel

Experience

  • November 2025 - Present
    Visual Media Group Manager (Acting) at Oceaneering - OTECH (Military & Defense)
    Baltimore, US

  • September 2020 - Present
    Senior Animator / Illustrator at Oceaneering - OTECH (Military & Defense)
    Baltimore

  • May 2019 - September 2020
    Animator / Illustrator at Oceaneering - OTECH (Military & Defense)
    Baltimore

  • September 2016 - May 2019
    Illustrator / Designer at Oceaneering - OTECH (Military & Defense)
    Baltimore

  • June 2016 - July 2016
    Contract Designer at Art at Large Inc
    Annapolis, United States of America

  • February 2016 - May 2016
    Teaching Assistant at Maryland Institute College of Art
    Baltimore, United States of America

  • May 2015 - August 2015
    Concept Art / 3D Art Intern at Sparkypants Studios
    Baltimore

Productions

    • Video Game
      Dropzone
    • Year
      2017
    • Role
      Concept Art | 3D Art Intern
    • Company
      Sparkypants Studios