
NICK ALLOCA
VFX/Simulations Artist | nballoca@gmail.com
Work Experience:
Graphic Designer – Northern New Jersey Council
Scouting America, Blairstown, NJ, June 2022 – Present
Acted in a volunteer and freelance capacity as a camp artist for Camp NoBeBoSco. Created various logos for sale in the camp trading post based around the seasonal theme, including graphics for T-shirs Sweatshirts, etc. Designed and produced over 200 nametags based on the seasonal theme per summer. Produced 120 staff yearbooks per season, including staff information and graphics related to staff experiences, leading a team of volunteers for the process.
Office Manager – Northern New Jersey Council
Scouting America, Blairstown, NJ, Summer 2023 – Summer 2025
Manager of the central camp office of Camp NoBeBoSco during the summer camping season. Provided essential information and customer service for adult leaders of the troops attending camp. Acted as camp photographer during various weekly events, and compiled photos from myself and the camp director into a 10-minute slideshow at the end of each week. Performed various managerial tasks and led multiple teams ranging from 3 to 50 staff members on numerous camp projects.
Education:
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Effects – Savanah College of Art and Design
Atlanta, GA, September 2025 – Present
Current GPA: 4.0
Specialized in multiple types of modelled and simulated assets. Developed python and HDA based tools to streamline the simulation process. Applied skills across various individual and collaborative projects, occasionally acting in leadership capacities.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation – Ringling College of Art & Design
Sarasota, FL, September 2020 - May 2024
Developed a solid foundation in the full animation pipeline and built practical proficiency in industry‑standard tools including Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.
Awards/Achievements:
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America
Earned in October 2019
Achieved through years of developing skills, guiding other scouts and hundreds of hours of volunteer work giving back to the community.
Staff Member of the Year – Camp NoBeBoSco
Received in August 2025
Selected from a staff of over a hundred for dedication, exemplary work ethic and outstanding leadership over the course of 8 years working for the camp.
Awards/Achievements:
Skills – Simulation Development, Tool/Houdini Digital Asset Development, Lighting and Rendering, Modeling, Procedural Texturing, Character, Creature and Vehicle Animation, Graphic Design
Software – Houdini, Maya, Python, Arnold, Redshift, Karma, Nuke, Substance Designer Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Excel