Gianni S.

Experience

• Senior 3D Artist / Lead Animator (Contract) | 2009 – Present The Seagull Company · Contract Aug 2015 – Present 10 yrs 6 mos Dallas, TX, United States Collaborating with The Seagull Company, I specialize in the creation of complex technical, industrial, and medical animations that require a high degree of precision and simulation accuracy.
  
  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  
  Technical Industrial Animation: Produced high-level 3D animations for global industry leaders, including Varel, Hunting PLC, and Derrick Corporation, focusing on mechanical accuracy and physics-based simulations.
  
  CAD Data Optimization: Expertly converted complex engineering CAD data into production-ready, high-fidelity meshes optimized for both photorealistic visualization and technical industrial sequences.
  
  Visual Quality Control: Consistently maintained high quality-standards in fast-paced, client-focused environments, ensuring technical accuracy matched brand aesthetic.
• Founder & Creative Director GS3d Studios · Full-time May 2009 – Present 16 yrs 9 mos Guatemala As the lead of a specialized 3D visualization studio, I manage the end-to-end production pipeline for international brands, transforming complex engineering data into high-impact visual assets. My focus is on bridging the gap between technical accuracy and photorealistic aesthetic appeal.
  
  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  
  
  End-to-End Pipeline Management: Execute and oversee all stages of production, including high-fidelity modeling in Maya, advanced PBR texturing in Substance Painter, and industry-leading rendering in KeyShot.
  
  
  CAD to Visualization Mastery: Expertly convert complex CAD data into production-ready, optimized meshes for photorealistic marketing stills and technical industrial animations.
  
  
  Brand Scaling: Served as the lead artist for Dalstrong during their early-stage growth, playing a pivotal role in scaling the brand into a global leader through premium product visualization.
  
  
  Technical & Industrial Animation: Deliver complex mechanical and medical animations for industry leaders (such as Hunting PLC and Derrick Corporation), requiring high-level simulation and technical precision.
  
  
  Post-Production Excellence: Utilize After Effects and Photoshop for professional-grade compositing and motion graphics, ensuring all final outputs meet strict brand consistency standards.
  
  
  Workflow Optimization: Developed and maintained extensive 3D asset libraries and optimized studio workflows to ensure high-quality delivery in fast-paced environments.
• CG artist Moo Studios · Full-time Jan 2007 – Apr 2009 2 yrs 3 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States Based in Hollywood, CA, I contributed to high-visibility advertising and entertainment projects within a fast-paced, professional studio environment. I was responsible for delivering high-quality 3D assets and animations for national TV and digital platforms.
  
  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  
  
  Full-Cycle 3D Production: Executed the end-to-end 3D pipeline—including modeling, texturing, and lighting—for various commercial projects under tight studio deadlines.
  
  
  Commercial Advertising: Developed visual content for high-profile broadcast and digital media, ensuring all outputs met rigorous industry standards for quality and technical execution.
  
  
  Collaborative Workflow: Worked closely with directors and creative leads to translate conceptual briefs into polished, photorealistic 3D renders and animations.
  
  
  Technical Versatility: Maintained a high level of output while navigating the rapid turnaround times typical of the Los Angeles entertainment industry.
• 3D and Visual Effects Artist 310 Interactive · Freelance Jan 2006 – Oct 2006 9 mos Los Angeles, CA, United States Designed and executed complex fire and VFX sequences for high-profile music industry projects, including work for Federline Records / BMG.
  
  Utilized Autodesk Maya and After Effects to create seamless visual effects integrated into video and digital media.
  
  Delivered technical effects under the high-pressure requirements of major label music productions.
  
  Served as the Lead Texture Artist for KoRn.com, creating specialized digital environments for a major international music brand.
  
  Performed advanced UV layouts in Maya and created detailed, hand-painted environment textures.
  
  Modeled and rendered interactive 3D website environments, focusing on delivering a seamless and immersive user experience.