Experience

The Famous Group

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3D Generalist

  • Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  California, United States During my time with The Famous Group, I worked on both physical production and mixed reality activation projects for a wide variety of clients. I was responsible for modeling and texturing both hero and prop models, building and compositing particle simulations in both After Effects and Niagara, and creating pre-viz artwork for client approval. I also researched and implemented new software for pipeline processes, and I was an integral part of the Mixed Reality Team.



Piro Designs

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Graphic Designer | 3D Artist | Video Editor | VFX Artist

  • May 2005 - Jun 2022

  United States Piro Designs is the company that I have done all of my freelance work under for almost 20 years. During this time I was also a professional skydiver, and I used to do everything from compete on the world circuit, to teaching long range recon snipers and para rescue teams how to jump out of planes. When I wasn't jumping, I was working for a wide variety of clients. • Designed and launched several business websites • Provided upkeep services for business websites to include: site… Show more Piro Designs is the company that I have done all of my freelance work under for almost 20 years. During this time I was also a professional skydiver, and I used to do everything from compete on the world circuit, to teaching long range recon snipers and para rescue teams how to jump out of planes. When I wasn't jumping, I was working for a wide variety of clients. • Designed and launched several business websites • Provided upkeep services for business websites to include: site maintenance; advertising; brochure design; style guide and branding direction; stationary design and printing. • Created logos for several startups and inward facing corporate initiatives. • Worked with managers and owners to design • Building 3D Game Assets for Mobile Games • Designing, modeling, and texturing characters for short films. • Designing and building Landscapes,Logo Stings, and Prop models utilizing Maya, Substance Painter, and the Unreal Engine. Show less



Rouge Mocap

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3D Generalist | Post Production Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  Marina del Rey At Rouge MoCap I worked on a variety of different projects in a few different roles. I was a 3D Generalist, working on facial animation, texture and lighting for 3D assets, mocap data tracking, and a mocap animation library. I worked as a post production manager, overseeing the project pipeline and was responsible for communicating and delivering final assets to our clients. I worked on the stage building props and setting up for motion capture shoots, and I worked as their in-house graphic… Show more At Rouge MoCap I worked on a variety of different projects in a few different roles. I was a 3D Generalist, working on facial animation, texture and lighting for 3D assets, mocap data tracking, and a mocap animation library. I worked as a post production manager, overseeing the project pipeline and was responsible for communicating and delivering final assets to our clients. I worked on the stage building props and setting up for motion capture shoots, and I worked as their in-house graphic designer, responsible for all graphic signage around the stage, as well as building and maintaining the company websites. Show less



Tosghiba USA

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  United States • Worked to increase web traffic and conversion rates with the new Toshiba USA and Toshiba Direct website graphics and interfaces. • Developed and maintained a library of graphics, logos, and photos to strengthen and streamline the Toshiba design team process. • Production, repurposing, resizing, and rethinking existing design systems and creating new ones depending on project needs.



Viacom

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  Spike.com • Worked to increase web traffic and conversion rates with the new Toshiba USA and Toshiba Direct website graphics and interfaces. • Developed and maintained a library of graphics, logos, and photos to strengthen and streamline the Toshiba design team process. • Production, repurposing, resizing, and rethinking existing design systems and creating new ones depending on project needs.



PRIMEDIA

• Algeria
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area • Collaborated with the VP of Circulation, print designers, and project managers to drive subscription conversions by creating value added offerings and cross promoting specific titles. • Created web popup adverts that were built to capture subscribers, and increased the subscription rates of several publications. • Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer and placed in charge of all web content creation for over 50 enthusiast publications. • Designed web graphics for enthusiast… Show more • Collaborated with the VP of Circulation, print designers, and project managers to drive subscription conversions by creating value added offerings and cross promoting specific titles. • Created web popup adverts that were built to capture subscribers, and increased the subscription rates of several publications. • Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer and placed in charge of all web content creation for over 50 enthusiast publications. • Designed web graphics for enthusiast magazine websites and circulation advertising. • Worked closely with the VP of circulation, art directors, and project managers to create all marketing collateral aimed at increasing online traffic and subscription conversions. Show less