Jordan Gerhardt *D & VFX Artist
***************@*****.*** 443-***-**** linkedin.com/in/jordanalangerhardt/ jgerhardt.artstation.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
EDUCATION
3D Production Concept Artist
ESM Productions
09/2021 - 03/2022 Philadelphia, PA
● Designed and implemented event layouts for distinguished venues using Sketchup and VRay
● Created web graphics and physical banners for Roc Nation and established artists in the music industry
● Ran simulations to analyze the effects of volumetric lighting and fog under potential event conditions
AR / VR Specialist
The Glimpse Group
09/2020 - 03/2021 New York, NY
● Cohere the branding of 8 companies with their parent organization, resulting in a unified brand identity
● Designed and modeled 3D prop and environment assets for the Black Filmmakers Foundation’s virtual awards
● Merged 3D and video assets for use in augmented and virtual reality applications, optimizing performance and visual fidelity
3D & VFX Artist
Abducted Monkeys LLC
05/2022 - 12/2024 Remote
● Created shaders, materials, and visual effects using Unity Shadergraph and VFXGraph
● Designed and implemented custom pipeline tools, reducing production time for artists and enabling more efficient asset creation and integration
● Worked closely with game designers, programmers, and other artists to ensure cohesive visual quality across all levels and environments
● Designed and modeled various level assets for the multiplayer game Lockjaw: Robo-Royale 3D Graphics & Animation: Autodesk AutoCAD, Maya, Fusion360, MotionBuilder; Blender, Godot, Marmoset Toolbag, Redshift, Shogun Live, Shogun Post, Sketchfab, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Unity, Unreal Engine, VRay, ZBrush 2D Animation & Design: Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro Marketing & Communication: Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Drive Suite, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, Perforce, Trello, WordPress, YouTrack Drexel University
BS in Game Design and Production