Sr. Motion Graphics Designer: 3D Real-time // Launch by NTT Data, Remote Dec. 2022 - Present
Continued responsibility for creating cutting-edge digital experiences through video, animation, and real-time 3D content. Advanced focus on Unreal and Unity real-time space and elevated expertise in HMI design.
- Promotion to Senior Role: Recognized for outstanding contributions and expertise, earning a promotion to a senior position.
- Client Collaborations: Continued successful engagements with Epic, Stellantis, and Axon, showcasing expanded skills in conceptualization, storyboarding, and prototype design for advanced HMI and VR experiences.
Motion Graphics Designer: 3D Real-time // Vectorform, Detroit, MI Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2022
Responsible for creating innovative and engaging digital experiences using a variety of mediums, including video, animation, and real-time 3D content. Work collaboratively with a diverse team of designers and engineers to conceptualize, storyboard, and prototype designs that push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of Unreal/Unity real-time space and HMI design.
- Client Engagement - Epic Games: Collaborated on the creation of the HMI Starter Kit for Unreal Engine 4, focusing on instrument clusters. Provided a solution for automotive teams to conduct realistic tests, validate ideas, and present concepts efficiently.
- Client Engagement - Mercedes Benz and Stellantis: Led the design and development of next-gen HMI concepts and design systems for Mercedes Benz and Stellantis, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in automotive interface experiences.
- Client Engagement - Axon: Contributed to Axon VR, a project revolutionizing immersive training scenarios for public safety. Utilized state-of-the-art technology and innovative training methods to deliver impactful outcomes, showcasing a commitment to excellence in design and functionality.
Evidence Room
Art Director
Cleveland, Ohio March 2009 - Oct. 2019
- Lead team of artists and interns through various projects from conception to finalization.
- Provided accurate project estimates for sales and artist.
- Maintained strict deadlines with ongoing revisions from clients.
- Facilitated daily communication between team and clients.
- Crime scene visits to collect evidence, measurements, photos, and drone video footage.
- Evidence-based 3D exhibits created with Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and After Effects.
- Exhibits consisted of crime scenes, accident scenarios, and medical animations.
- Tasked with creating marketing materials, flyers, banners, videos , etc.
Freelance
3D Artist, Graphic Designer, Painter
Cleveland, Ohio April 2010 - Present
- Architect visualization, logos, website design (CSS, HTML), SEO, package design, photography, VFX, video editing, t-shirt design, mural painting, fine art, book layout and cover art.
Rebel Punch
3D Environment Artist
March 2018 - November 2018
- Level and Environment artist on upcoming Unreal 4 game "Star Blade" Q3 2019 *Canceled*
- In charge of level design
- Created props and modular assets.
- Lighting and post processing setup.
Delta Video Games
3D Environment Artist
February 2016 - July 2017
- 3D Environment Artist on Unreal 4 video game titled "War For Orion(2016)" Canceled*
- Duties include, concepting, modeling, texturing (PBR), level design, and lighting environments within the Unreal game engine.
Custom Deco Inc
Artist
Toledo, Ohio October 2008 - February 2009
- Prepared customer-provided designs for screen printing (separating colors and ensuring correct amount of bleed for each layer).
- Logo recreation and graphic touch ups.
- Utilized CorelDRAW.
Graphic Signs
Graphic Designer / Installer
Toledo, Ohio May 2004 - September 2008
- Manufactured and installed signs from yard, commercial business, residential, window graphics, car wraps, etc.
- Sandblasting, spray painting, and power tool experience.
- Assisted with graphic design of signs, business cards, flyers, banners, car wraps.
- Tasked with running banner printer and vinyl cutting machines.
Sunrise Windows
Manufacturing
Temperance, Michigan May 2004 - September 2004
- Assembled window frames, installed latches, locks, inserted windows and sealed framing.
- Organized and cleaned up manufacturing floor.
- Forklift and pallet jack use.