Hello, please consider me for this position, as I believe my experience with CAD, 3D, and engineering/architecture gives me unique strengths suited for the tasks. Thanks! Brian Chapman BrianChapmansWork.com…

Brian Chapman

Hello, please consider me for this position, as I believe my experience with CAD, 3D, and engineering/architecture gives me unique strengths suited for the tasks. Thanks! Brian Chapman BrianChapmansWork.com…

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Hello, please consider me for this position, as I believe my experience with CAD, 3D, and engineering/architecture gives me unique strengths suited for the tasks.

Thanks!
Brian Chapman
BrianChapmansWork.com

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Independent Contractor / Designer at Tipping Point
January 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Directed production of 2D/3D art for Department of Defense and Army IMI training projects, ensuring clarity, compliance, and impact. Led a remote team and external vendors, delivering content across virtual production, WebGL, and VR platforms. Produced training media assets using AR/VR, AI-driven tools, and next-gen rendering/animation techniques. Translated complex Army training objectives into visually effective 2D/3D solutions that improved learner comprehension. Streamlined review pipelines, reducing errors and accelerating delivery for high-stakes military projects. Directed 3D visualizations and simulations for transportation, energy, and land development using Unreal Engine, 3ds Max, Infraworks, and GIS/CAD tools. Engineered automation tools in C#, Autolisp, and MaxScript, boosting team output by ~400% and contributing to the firm’s acquisition. Built terrain/earthwork models from LiDAR, survey, and drone data for multimillion-dollar project approvals. Delivered design package
2D/3D/CAD Expert | VR/AR, Simulation, Interactive Media & Cinematics at Westwood Professional Services
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Provided CAD/GIS visualization and 3D rendering for transportation, energy, and land development projects. Led a remote team and vendors, delivering content across VR/AR, simulation, and cinematic presentations. Built terrain and earthwork models from LiDAR and drone data; created design packages for top builders and public agencies; ensured adherence to CAD standards; advanced automation workflows using C#, AutoLISP, and MaxScript; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and deploy content across Unreal Engine, 3ds Max, Infraworks, GIS, and CAD tools.
Owner / Creative Director (Independent Contractor) at PictelForge LLC
January 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025
Lead independent design and visualization projects for clients including Trick 3D, BOSA, Tipping Point, Chippewa Government Solutions, Sommer Engineering, Westwood Professional Services, and others. Delivered 2D/3D art, CAD/GIS visualization, AR/VR content, and interactive media. Managed remote teams and vendors, built pipelines with AI-assisted workflows, and produced assets across virtual production, WebGL, and real-time platforms.
CAD Designer / Visualization Lead at Ironside Engineering & Development
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Eight years of land development design; produced site plans, maps, illustrations; delivered CAD/GIS visualization services; supported civil engineering projects; built accurate 3D models and renderings; maintained CAD standards; collaborated across teams to deliver clear, compelling visualizations for development projects.

Education

BA at Southern New Hampshire University
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
AA, 3D Art at Full Sail University
July 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
AAS, Computer Aided Design at Eastern Arizona College
January 1, 1998 - May 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet