Joseph Grossmann

Work History

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  3D Generalist

  Crafty Apes

  August 2021 - March 2024

  New York, New York

  Star Trek Discovery, The Crowded Room, 80 for Brady, Only Murders in the Building, and many others.

  

  
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  3D Generalist

  Alkemy X

  February 2020 - April 2021

  Greater New York City Area
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  Lead CGI Artist

  DCoy Studios

  February 2018 - January 2020

  Greater New York City Area
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  3D Generalist

  DCoy Studios

  January 2018 - January 2018

  Greater New York City Area
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  3D Generalist

  east side effects, Inc.

  October 2017 - November 2017

  Greater New York City Area

  Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering (Arnold)
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  3D Generalist

  Alkemy X

  June 2017 - October 2017

  New York, New York

  Camera tracking, modeling, camera animation, and texturing on multiple projects.
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  3D Generalist

  Alkemy X

  February 2017 - April 2017

  New York, New York

  Worked on two upcoming pilots along with two currently syndicated shows and an independent film.
  Lighting, Modeling, Tracking, Shading, Mental Ray, VRay, Camera and Object Animation.
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  Lighter

  Scholar

  October 2016 - November 2016

  Greater New York City Area

  Multiple holiday spots for major client.
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  3D Generalist

  Quietman

  September 2016 - October 2016

  Greater New York City Area

  Lighting, rendering, and pre-comp on holiday spots for major client.
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  3D Generalist

  BBH New York

  August 2016 - August 2016

  Greater New York City Area

  Product endtag - Modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering.
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  Modeler

  Method Studios

  August 2016 - August 2016

  Modeled building assets for undisclosed film project.
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  3D Generalist

  HUGE

  July 2016 - July 2016

  Greater New York City Area

  Modeling, camera animation, and rendering for two pitches.
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  Modeler

  Method Studios

  July 2016 - July 2016

  Modeled character assets for undisclosed project.
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  3D Generalist

  Scholar

  June 2016 - June 2016

  Greater New York City Area

  Modeling, lighting, rendering, and look development for undisclosed project.
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  3D Artist

  Wolf & Crow

  September 2012 - February 2016

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  Worked on a variety of projects and pitches including "Love in the Time of Advertising" short film, "Splinter Cell: Black List," "Plants vs Zombies 2" commercial, and ESPN, and Google Spots.

• 3D Artist

  Obsolete Robot

  September 2011 - August 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  Worked on a variety of projects and pitches including "Love in the Time of Advertising" short film, Apple/Beatles iTunes spot, Simple Skincare print ads, and "Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth" cinematics.
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  Digital Sales Lead

  Barnes & Noble

  August 2009 - August 2011

  Greater St. Louis Area

  Manage all activities related to NOOK and BN corporate digital strategy including; customer service, technical support, owner classes, staff training, as well as NOOK promotion and achieving sales goals.

• Freelance

  Higher Education Channel

  November 2009 - December 2010

  Greater St. Louis Area

  Creating graphics, including fillers, logos, and look for upcoming shows.
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  Graphic Designer

  Freelance

  October 2009 - December 2009

  Greater St. Louis Area
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  Lead Character Artist

  Meteor Games

  November 2007 - November 2008

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  Oversaw animation and character / creature modeling. Maintained style and managed a team of 6. Promoted to lead after a couple months as a 3D Generalist.
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  3D Modeler

  Universal Studios

  August 2008 - August 2008

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  Modeled suspension bridge for use in the Harry Potter ride for Universal Orlando Theme Park.
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  Instructional Specialist

  Arizona State University

  June 2007 - July 2007

  Phoenix, Arizona Area

  Topics included in lesson plans:
  3D Studio Max - modeling, texturing, rigging, skinning, and animation. Conceptualizing ideas utilizing Adobe Photoshop software and creating an art pipeline for Unreal Engine 2.
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  Student

  Savannah College of Art and Design

  September 2003 - June 2007

  Student of Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Game Development / Interactive Design with a minor in Visual Effects.
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  Student

  Electronic Arts Professional Production Practices Class / Sa

  March 2007 - May 2007

  Savannah, Georgia Area

  Created assets for AAA titles according to Electronic Arts’ standards.
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  Bookseller

  Barnes and Noble

  August 2004 - May 2007

  Savannah, Georgia Area

  Responsible for customer service, cashiering, and stocking.
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  Art Director

  Savannah College of Art and Design

  January 2007 - March 2007

  Set the style and oversaw all art assets produced. This includes color palettes, cultural authenticity, and art team continuity. Help artists when they need assistance as well as acting liaison to project lead. The position also requires that the art director to be in charge of making sure the art team meets all deadlines and produces the correct assets.
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  Content Intern

  GamesThatWork

  March 2006 - June 2006

  Greater Atlanta Area

  Responsible for 3D Modeling and texturing, animation, implementing assets into in house game engine, play testing and creating bug lists.

• Cashier

  Schnucks Markets Inc.

  2001 - 2004

  Greater St. Louis Area

  Responsible for customer service, bagging, pushing carts, and stocking.