Justin Mohlman

Work History

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  Foundations Mentor

  CG Spectrum College of Digital Art and Animation

  July 2020 - Present

  South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  https://www.cgspectrum.com/
  
  CG Spectrum is an Online Animation, VFX, Concept Art and Game Design School established to help unleash your full creative potential and launch your career in the film and games industry.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Intro Modeling
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  Game Development Producer

  Epic Games

  July 2019 - Present

  Montreal, Canada Area

  https://www.epicgames.com/
  
  Epic Games is a video game and software developer responsible for such products as Unreal Engine, Gears of War and Fortnite.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Criteria Development for Unreal Engine users
  - Creating original content to share with users and tutorials on how to replicate
  - Publication and social media support
  - Working with visual effect and game development studios to research needs
  - Working with schools to train students and research needs
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  Online Instructor

  PIXL VISN media arts academy

  August 2016 - Present

  Cologne Area, Germany

  https://www.pixlvisn.com/
  
  PIXL VISN is a leading-edge digital media training facility, conveniently located in the major media hub of Cologne, Germany. We are committed to providing the most exceptional training to aspiring artists who wish to excel in the Digital Media industry.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Texturing 200
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  Contributing Editor

  Heavy Metal

  March 2015 - Present

  Greater New York City Area

  https://www.heavymetal.com/
  
  Heavy Metal is an American science fiction and fantasy comics magazine, known primarily for its blend of dark fantasy/science fiction and erotica.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Help gather content for issue submissions
  - Work with a variety of artistic talent on implementation
  - Create branding opportunities with similar companies
  - Edit stories and for print and color
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  Adjunct Instructor

  Columbia College Chicago

  September 2014 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area

  https://www.colum.edu/
  Columbia College Chicago is an institution of higher education specializing in arts and media disciplines, with nearly 12,000 students pursuing degrees within 120 undergraduate and graduate programs.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Large Team Game Project
  - Introduction to Game Development
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  Creative Director

  The Rookies

  February 2014 - Present

  Sydney, Australia

  https://www.therookies.co/
  The Autodesk CG Student Awards is an annual event which showcases and rewards excellence in computer graphics from students and recent graduates.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Criteria Development
  - Publication Support
  - Contestant Judging

• Managing Partner

  Code Of Conduct

  March 2011 - Present

  https://thecodeofconduct.com/
  Code of Conduct is a full service tattoo shop and creative collective that lives in Chicago's historic South Loop. Our approach in artistry is traditional while our experience to you is modern, leaving room for individual interpretation and creativity.
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  Senior Artist (contract)

  NEXT/NOW

  October 2019 - December 2019

  Greater Chicago Area

  https://nextnowagency.com/
  
  NEXT/NOW is a creative technology agency that produces next-generation digital/physical experiences for world-class brands. We use natural user interfaces, gesture and motion interactivity, innovative display concepts, and breakthrough technology to create unforgettable moments of connection between people and organizations.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - State Farm VR
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  Senior Colorist (contract)

  NHS, Inc. - Santa Cruz Skateboards

  January 2018 - December 2019

  Santa Barbara, California Area

  https://www.nhsfunfactory.com/
  
  The NHS Fun Factory is the online storefront of NHS, Inc., a privately-held company established over 40 years ago in Santa Cruz, California, and considered one of the most innovative and respected skateboard companies in the world today. NHS brands include Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Truck Company, Creature Skateboards, OJ Wheels, Road Rider Wheels, Krux Trucks, Ricta Wheel Dynamics, Mob Grip, Bullet, Nor Cal Clothing, Slime Balls Wheels and Bronson Speed Co.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Creature Skateboards
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  Adjunct Instructor

  Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy

  October 2013 - September 2019

  Greater Chicago Area

  https://www.tfa.edu/
  Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy is an accredited, private college located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It offers two- and four-year degree programs in digital media arts and technologies.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Game Design Focus
  - Introduction to 3d Modeling
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  Senior Artist (contract)

  Phosphor Studios

  January 2017 - December 2018

  Greater Chicago Area

  https://phosphorgames.com/
  
  Phosphor Games Studio is a Chicago-based game development studio comprised of developers with years of AAA game dev experience and a history of financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across the industry.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Fire Rescue [VR]
  - Unannounced Walking Dead [Console]
  - Days of Doom [Mobile]
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  Content Creator

  Cg Cookie

  February 2012 - December 2016

  https://cgcookie.com/
  CG Cookie is an online educator of students around the world. Teaching artist 3D and 2D art.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Professional Interviews
  - Modeling tutorials
  - Pipeline Development
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  Adjunct Instructor

  The Art Institutes

  May 2012 - December 2016

  https://www.artinstitutes.edu/chicago/
  The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago offers bachelor's degree or associates degree for several programs including: fashion, interior design, visual communication/graphic design and other media arts, and culinary arts with an enrollment of 2200 students
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Level Design
  - Interior Worlds & Spaces
  - Materials & Lighting
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  Senior Environment Artist (contract)

  Frame Interactive

  July 2015 - December 2015

  https://frameinteractive.com/
  Frame Interactive is a tiny independent game developer whose main office is in Portland, OR. Our first game is Headmaster, a Sony backed VR title that's exclusive to Project Morpheus.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Headmaster [Console]

• Guest Lecturer

  University of Illinois at Chicago

  July 2014 - June 2015

  https://www.uic.edu/
  The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, adjacent to the Chicago Loop.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - 3d Space Modeling
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  Senior Environment Artist (contract)

  Phosphor Games

  December 2014 - May 2015

  https://phosphorgames.com/
  Phosphor Games Studio is a Chicago-based game development studio comprised of developers with years of AAA game dev experience and a history of financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across the industry.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Path to Luma [Mobile]
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  Senior Environment Artist (contract)

  Robomodo

  July 2014 - December 2014

  https://robomodo.com/
  Robomodo is a United States video game developer based in Chicago, Illinois. Robomodo was formed in early 2008 by former employees of Midway Games. Robomodo is known for the latest creator of the Tony Hawk series as well a mobile titles.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Tony Hawk Hawk Pro Skater 5 [Console]
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  Adjunct Instructor

  DePaul University

  January 2011 - December 2014

  https://www.depaul.edu
  DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, it is the largest Catholic university by enrollment in the United States.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Introduction to Level Design
  - Environment Modeling
  - Introduction to Game Design
  - Texture and Lighting
  - Advanced Rendering Techniques
  - Introduction to Animation
  - Game Modification Workshop

• Senior Environment Artist (contract)

  Culture Shock Games LLC

  April 2014 - September 2014

  https://wearechicagogame.com/
  Culture Shock Games tells true stories through video games to help inform our discourse about social problems and to provide a voice to under-represented people.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - We are Chicago [Console]
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  Senior Environment Artist

  Disney Interactive Studios

  May 2012 - April 2014

  https://games.disney.com/video-games
  Disney Interactive Studios, is a Worldwide American video game company. It self-publishes and distributes multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Marvel Avengers Initiative [Mobile]
  - Kingdom Hearts [Mobile]
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  Lead Environment Artist

  Robomodo

  May 2008 - April 2012

  https://robomodo.com/
  Robomodo is a United States video game developer based in Chicago, Illinois. Robomodo was formed in early 2008 by former employees of Midway Games. Robomodo is known for the latest creator of the Tony Hawk series as well a mobile titles.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Tony Hawk Ride [Console]
  - Tony Hawk Shred [Console]
  - Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD [Console]
  - Big League Sports [Console]
  - In Time [Mobile]

  

  

  

  

  
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  Workshop Instructor

  Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy

  January 2010 - December 2010

  https://www.tfa.edu/
  Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy is an accredited, private college located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It offers two- and four-year degree programs in digital media arts and technologies.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Environment Design

• Adjunct Instructor

  International Academy of Design and Technology

  January 2007 - December 2010

  https://www.iadt.edu/
  The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) is a for-profit media arts college accredited by a national agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools with a focus on the creative industry.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Game Design
  - Senior Portfolio
  - Environment Design
  - Game Production
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  Senior Environment Artist

  Raven Software

  October 2007 - May 2008

  https://www.ravensoft.com/
  Raven Software is an American video game developing company based in Wisconsin and founded in 1990. In 1997, Raven made an exclusive publishing deal with Activision and was subsequently acquired by them. They are known for first person shooters such as Call of Duty franchise, Singularity and Quake 4.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Singularity [Console]
  - X men Origins Wolverine [Console]

  
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  Senior Environment Artist

  Midway Games

  April 2005 - October 2007

  https://www.netherrealm.com/
  Midway Games was an American video game publisher and developer. Midway's titles included Mortal Kombat, Ms. Pac-Man, Spy Hunter, Tron, Rampage, the Cruis'n series, NFL Blitz, and NBA Jam. Midway also acquired the rights to video games that were originally developed by Williams Electronics and Atari Games, such as Defender, Joust, Gauntlet, and the Rush series.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Mortal Kombat Vs Dc Comics [Console]
  - Mortal Kombat Armageddon [Console]
  - Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks [Console]
  - Blitz the League [Console]
  - Stranglehold [Console]
  - NBA Ballers Chosen One [Console]
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  Environment Artist

  High Voltage Software

  January 2004 - April 2005

  https://www.high-voltage.com/
  High Voltage Software is an independent game development company established in 1993, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. High Voltage Software is known for the creation of the major self-funded Wii titles The Conduit and Animales de la Muerte and previously for Hunter - The Reckoning series.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory [Console]
  - Duel Masters [Console]
  - Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Lada [Console]
  - Family Guy Game [Console]
  - Unannounced Jackass Project [Console]

• Junior Artist

  Stenarts Ltd.

  February 2002 - January 2004

  https://www.stenarts.com/
  Stenarts develops cross-platform comics and children’s stories, for example the comicbook series "RIA – The Lightclan Chronicles". The company’s focus has been on the combination of digital storytelling with "Choose your own Adventure" - elements, which allow readers to directly participate in the story and experience additional and alternative storylines.
  
  // Relevant Work //
  - Ria

• Artist Intern

  Pinnacle Advertising

  March 2001 - August 2001

  https://www.pinnacle-advertising.com/
  Pinnacle Advertising & Marketing Group is a full-service agency known for getting results. What differentiates us is our holistic approach and fully integrated capabilities, proven to engage consumers with our clients’ brands and motivate them to purchase.