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Hi, I’m John C. Kordela, a Visualization Specialist who creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments. I work to make abstract concepts tangible, helping clients understand, sell, and build their visions. With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental visualization, 3D/BIM modeling and documentation for Space X and Nielsen, I help teams level up VR, connect technology with purpose, and deliver clearer communication and better outcomes.…Hi, I’m John C. Kordela, a Visualization Specialist who creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments. I work to make abstract concepts tangible, helping clients understand, sell, and build their visions. With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental visualization, 3D/BIM modeling and documentation for Space X and Nielsen, I help teams level up VR, connect technology with purpose, and deliver clearer communication and better outcomes.

John C. Kordela

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Hi, I’m John C. Kordela, a Visualization Specialist who creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments. I work to make abstract concepts tangible, helping clients understand, sell, and build their visions. With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental visualization, 3D/BIM modeling and documentation for Space X and Nielsen, I help teams level up VR, connect technology with purpose, and deliver clearer communication and better outcomes.…Hi, I’m John C. Kordela, a Visualization Specialist who creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments. I work to make abstract concepts tangible, helping clients understand, sell, and build their visions. With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental visualization, 3D/BIM modeling and documentation for Space X and Nielsen, I help teams level up VR, connect technology with purpose, and deliver clearer communication and better outcomes.

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Hi, I’m John C. Kordela, a Visualization Specialist who creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments. I work to make abstract concepts tangible, helping clients understand, sell, and build their visions.

With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental visualization, 3D/BIM modeling and documentation for Space X and Nielsen, I help teams level up VR, connect technology with purpose, and deliver clearer communication and better outcomes.

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Work Experience

BIM Specialist at SpaceX, Vandenberg SFB

December 31, 2023 - Present

BIM specialist role focusing on spatial and building information modeling at SpaceX, supporting architectural and construction documentation.

3D Visualization Artist at KordelaVIZ, Remote

January 1, 2003 - Present

Responsible for realtime visualization in Unreal 5, virtual reality (VR), animation, and still rendering. Created immersive and interactive visual experiences for architectural and interior design, themed entertainment, and experiential events using VR and digital twins.

3D & BIM Modeling Specialist at Asbuilt Services, Portland, OR

January 1, 2024 - Present

Returned to continue creation of as-built BIM models and CAD documentation using advanced 3D scan data techniques and providing standards and training to team members.

3D Visualization Artist at Mosaic Architects & Interiors, Boulder, CO

December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025

Executed photorealistic VR visualization, animations and still renderings for luxury custom estate designs using Unreal Engine 5. Handled architectural design, 3D BIM modeling and CAD drawings/documentation and trained team members in emerging technologies.

Architectural Designer at Architectural Alliance, Santa Fe, NM

December 31, 2016 - July 19, 2025

Managed design visualization and construction documents for residential, commercial, and retail architecture using Revit, Sketchup, Autocad, 3ds Max, and V-Ray.

3D & BIM Modeling Specialist at Asbuilt Services

March 1, 2016 - November 6, 2025

Point Cloud scanning for creation of as-built 3D BIM models, CAD drawings/documentation. Project coordination and quality assurance for entire team.

BIM/CAD Specialist /Designer at SpaceX

October 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

Architectural and BIM/CAD design for SpaceX programs at Vandenberg Space Force Base; under ITAR NDA.

3D Visualization Artist at Mosaic Architects & Interiors

April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024

Photorealistic Virtual Reality (VR) Visualization, Animations and still Renderings for luxury custom estate design and presentation using Unreal Engine 5. Architectural design, 3D BIM modeling and CAD drawings/documentation. Training team members in emerging technologies.

3D Visualization Artist at KordelaVIZ

April 1, 2003 - November 6, 2025

Realtime Visualization in Unreal 5, Virtual Reality (VR), Design, Animation, still Rendering. Creation of immersive and interactive visual experiences for architectural and interior design, experiential and immersive events, exhibitions and themed entertainment using VR and digital twins. Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Rhino, Blender, Hand Sketching, Watercolor & Mixed Media, Generative AI (ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion & various models with custom nodes, Midjourney, etc.). CAD drawings/documentation.

Architectural Designer at Architectural Alliance

March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016

Design visualization and construction documents for Residential, Commercial and Retail Architecture. Revit, Sketchup, Autocad, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Adobe CS, Hand Sketching.

Virtual Reality (VR) Designer at Nielsen Neurofocus

November 29, 2013 - November 29, 2013

Photorealistic, virtual environment creation for neuroscientific consumer testing. 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Sketchup, 'Quest 2' real-time engine, Adobe Creative Suite.

Architectural Designer, 3D Modeling/Animation at Kordela Viz (Remote)

January 1, 2003 - November 6, 2025

Remote architectural design and 3D modeling/animation work.

3D & BIM Modeling Specialist at Asbuilt Services

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

3D and BIM modeling and documentation; Portland, OR.

3D & BIM Modeling Specialist at Asbuilt Services

January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025

3D and BIM modeling and documentation; Portland, OR.

3D Visualization Artist & Spatial Designer at Mosaic Architects & Interiors

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024

3D visualization and spatial design work for architecture/interiors.

3D Visualization Artist & Spatial Designer at Kordela Viz

January 1, 2003 - Present

Creates immersive, interactive design content for architecture, interiors, media entertainment, and experiential environments; specializes in VR-ready visuals, BIM-backed modeling, and cinematic renderings using Unreal Engine 5 and a broad set of 3D software.

Architectural Designer at Asbuilt Services

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022

Architectural design, 3D modeling and documentation; BIM workflows using Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp; production of construction documents and coordination of client visuals.

Architectural Designer at Asbuilt Services

January 1, 2024 - Present

Continuation of architectural design work; resumed projects with a focus on visualization and documentation.