Hi I'm Lara and I am a recent graduate looking to start my career within 3D art industry! Throughout my time at the University of Maryland, I have had the opportunity to refine my skills within fine arts, coding, graphic design, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D modeling within its Immersive Media Design (IMD) program. I'd love to hear from you so feel free to reach out!…

Lara Geis

Hi I'm Lara and I am a recent graduate looking to start my career within 3D art industry! Throughout my time at the University of Maryland, I have had the opportunity to refine my skills within fine arts, coding, graphic design, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D modeling within its Immersive Media Design (IMD) program. I'd love to hear from you so feel free to reach out!…

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Hi I’m Lara and I am a recent graduate looking to start my career within 3D art industry! Throughout my time at the University of Maryland, I have had the opportunity to refine my skills within fine arts, coding, graphic design, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D modeling within its Immersive Media Design (IMD) program. I’d love to hear from you so feel free to reach out!

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Lab Technician at University of Maryland
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Assist in maintaining organized and fully operational lab spaces. Train and onboard students using created onboarding documents and lab manuals to ensure they can safely and effectively utilize the facilities. Create onboarding documents and lab manuals to serve as a reference for proper usage.
Teaching Assistant at University of Maryland
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Assist students while they explore the intersection of digital craft and storytelling through the lens of the 3D art pipeline. Assist in the teaching the technical creation of 3D art as well as providing support and guidance to students when needed.
Student Advisory Board Member at University of Maryland
August 20, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Assist in planning events for current and admitted students from open houses, orientations, and any other recruitment events. Meet monthly to review plans, ensure responsibilities, and report any crucial issues regarding classes and student activities head advisor to bridge communications between staff and students.
3D Environment Design at Freelance
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
In August of 2025 I was commissioned by Ian McDermott, Immersive Media technician and new media artist to create a series of 3D environments for the sets of digitally created music videos. Created for Kevin Tit, a DC based comedic artist, the sets centered around Burger King and its rivalry against the leading fast food brand McDonalds. The sets included are a reproduction of Burger King’s interior blending its newer advertisement campaigns with its 90’s interior design, and two slaughterhouses, one containing chickens and the other Grimace, a popular McDonald’s mascot. I modeled the sets within Autodesk Maya and lighted and textured the scene within Unreal Engine.

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Bachelor of Science at University of Maryland, College Park
August 27, 2021 - May 20, 2025

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    paper Music Video Commission

    In August of 2025 I was commissioned by Ian McDermott, Immersive Media technician and new media artist to create a series of 3D environments for the sets of digitally created music videos. Created for Kevin Tit, a DC based comedic artist, the sets centered around Burger King and its rivalry against the leading fast food brand McDonalds. The sets included are a reproduction of Burger King’s interior blending its newer advertisement campaigns with its 90’s interior design, and two slaughterhouses, one containing chickens and the other Grimace, a popular McDonald’s mascot. I modeled the sets within Autodesk Maya and lighted and textured the scene within Unreal Engine.