RESUME
Christopher Valleroy
Graphics/3d Artist
Tel. 314.596.2782
Email. chris@crvviz.com
[ Professional Summary ]
Skilled Graphics professional with over 8 years industry experience working as a staff artist, independent
contractor and professional instructor. Extensive background including both traditional and digital media, with
an emphasis in 3d graphics and animation. Self motivated, innovative, ambitious and able to adapt quickly to
problems with new solutions. I work very well under pressure, meeting all deadlines, while maintaining an
open mind seeking new tools and techniques to add to my skillset. I strive to find the best solutions for a given
task and thoroughly enjoy the creative problem solving required to keep up with the ever changing world of the
computer graphics field.
[ Professional Areas of Expertise ]
Digital and Traditional skills, Modeling (high/low poly, 3Ds Max 2006-2012) – Lightwave – Modo – Zbrush),
Advanced Lighting (MR – VRAY), Photo-Realistic Rendering, Advanced Texture Mapping (MR Shaders),
Graphic Design, Video Editing, Post Production (Print and Video), Camera Matching, Compositing,
ADOBE CS5: Photoshop- After Effects – Premiere – Illustrator –InDesign – Photo Editing, Sketching
[ Career Highlights ]
- Assisted in the establishment of Inviro Studios, Las Vegas – 2008-2009 – Setup artist teams and budgets, as
well as created the concept graphics and animations for Stupid Monkey Productions, which lead to our
consideration as the Background Artists/Animators for “Titan AE”.
- Featured on the Autodesk 2007 Demo Reel –
Autodesk featured Steelman Partners on their marketing Reel - Included were several of my personal
projects, including the Fontaine Bleau Las Vegas.
- Featured on the Front Page of CG Architect in 2007 –
CG Architect featured Steelman Partners on their front page as a premier visualization Firm – Included in the
article were projects I was directly responsible for.
[ Digital 2D/3D Work History ]
- Independent 3d Artist/Graphic Designer - CrvViz - 2002 - PresentI have opperated as a computer graphics consultant since 2002 for an ever growing list of clientswith an
equally sizeable variety of project requests. Providing; visualization, custom models, animation, graphic
design, logos and retouching. Whether the project is large or small, I take pride in producing a quality end
result.
- Contract 3d Artist/ - Moh Visuals - Jun. 2012 - PresentWorking as part of a small team on a contract basis I provide my skillset on a variety of projects to produce 2d
and 3d graphics and animation for an array of clients including, but not limited to; Architectural, Medical,
Litigation, and Advertising.
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3d Artist/ Design Support Jan 2011– March. 2012
As part of the design team, I was responsible for all our 3d rendering and presentation graphics and/or
animation. I also assisted our business development department with marketing and branding content for web,
print and video.
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Adjunct Instructor – ITT Tech – Nov. 2010 – 2013
I teach 3d modeling and animation using 3ds Max 2010-2012. I am responsible for creating lesson plans and
teaching materials to accompany the given curriculum. Each class session consists of a 2 hour lecture period
followed by a 2 hour lab session in which I provide instruction as well as creative direction to the students.
Art Direction/Management
Project Manager – Positive Outcomes Inc. June 2010 – Dec. 2010
As Project Manager, I am in charge of marketing and branding for our company. I create and oversee
production of graphics for product / client branding campaigns as well as manage the company website. I am
also responsible for developing custom items for clients, which includes design of item (graphics, models, and
presentation) as well as final cost quotes.
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Lead Artist/ Art Director – Steelman Partners – 2004 - Present
As lead, I am responsible for projects from start to finish; Modeling, Texturing, Lighting , and Rendering. In
addition, I coordinate solo and collaborative efforts of up to 10 artists, taking a project from it’s pre production
storyboard stages to it’s final product, including Art Direction and Post production on large projects.
References Available upon Request
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Tel. 314.596.2782
chris@crvviz.com