Christopher Watkins

Work History

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  Lead Environment Artist

  Digital Domain

  September 2021 - September 2025

  Vancouver, Canada
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  Sr. Environment Artist

  Digital Domain

  January 2019 - September 2021

  Vancouver, Canada
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  Senior CG Generalist

  Industrial Light & Magic

  December 2017 - January 2019

  Vancouver
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  Senior Environment Artist

  Digital Domain

  November 2016 - November 2017

  Vancouver, Canada
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  Senior Environment Artist

  MPC

  December 2014 - November 2016

  Projects:
  Batman v Superman (Credited)
  Spectre
  Independence Day Resurgence (Credited)
  Ghostbusters (2016)(Credited)
  The Mummy
  Summary:
  Modeling photo real environments in multiple levels of detail to be rendered in 4k resolution.
  Texturing photo real environment pieces in Mari and Photoshop
  Setting up camera projections in Maya and Nuke
  Slap comp setup
  Lighting and rendering of full CG assets

  

  

  

  

• Lead 3D Artist

  New York Air Brake

  October 2011 - November 2014

  • Streamlined content creation to maximize productivity and quality for new product lines in a rapidly expanding company.
  • Implemented and trained team to utilize Agile/Scrum methodology for faster, more accurate, deliveries to customers resulting in higher confidence and satisfaction.
  • Updated and improved 3D modeling and texturing of new and existing projects to exceed current quality expectations and standards creating higher customer satisfaction.
  • Key Lead in creating content for train simulators, as well as setting and innovating standards for all internal artists.
  • Supervised 12 artists in creation, simulation integration, and quality assurance, of digital assets.

• 2D/3D Generalist

  L-3 Communications

  April 2009 - November 2011

  • 3D modeling of aircraft, automobiles, watercraft, airfields, environment buildings, and level of detail; creating texture maps, developing IR texture map, and setting up vehicle and airfield lighting.
  • Successfully promoted to a higher level position to supervise several projects; allocated projects to the team, provided continuous quality control, and ensured that established deadline was met.
  • Instrumental in creating content for the flight simulators, as well as in setting and innovating standards for internal artists.
  Noted Projects:
  F-16 Flight Simulator, F-18 Flight Simulator, F-22 Flight Simulator

• 3D Rendering Artist

  Tryba Architects

  October 2007 - November 2008

  • Directed 3D rendering, modeling from CAD drawing, texturing, lighting, camera setup, animation, and final image through Maya, Photoshop, Shake, and Mental Ray. Collaborated with the architects during the design development stage.
  • Major Contributions:
  o Significantly implemented multiple and successful high end, photo real 3D renderings for the company that were used in advertisements, brochures, and billboards.
  o Played a vital role in supporting the design team to visualize the buildings; contributed in generating an improved, faster, and higher quality end product.
  Noted Projects:
  1900 Sixteenth Street, Cabo San Lucas, Denver botanical Gardens, Colorado Center

• 3D Rendering Artist

  Watkins Associates

  February 2007 - October 2007

  • Responsibilities included modeling, texturing, lighting, camera setup, rendering, final image composition, logo design, branding, marketing, and brochure design.
  • Utilized various programs, such as Maya, Photoshop, Shake, Mental Ray, and Indesign.
  Noted Projects:
  One Cherry Creek, Whispering Creek, Polar Ice