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Leland Rankin

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I’m Leland Rankin, an environment visual-development and imaging artist in the Reno-Sparks area, focused on photoreal, cinematic worldbuilding and source-aware set extension.

About

I’m Leland Rankin, an environment visual-development and imaging artist in the Reno-Sparks area, focused on photoreal, cinematic worldbuilding and source-aware set extension. My work emphasizes real-world logic—camera composition, geography, hydrology, lighting, atmosphere, and occlusion—so environments feel grounded while still delivering the clarity and visual targets production needs.

I balance artistic iteration with disciplined visual QA, drawing on my production background in quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and high-throughput manufacturing. Whether I’m building large-scale civilization environments or refining controlled photographic transformations for delivery in 4K/8K, print, email, and short review motion, I aim for efficient revisions, strong comparisons, and dependable results.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Sample Preparation Technician / Maintenance Technician · McClelland Laboratories, Inc.Feb 2026 – Present · 10 mos

Prepared mineral samples using equipment and procedures for drying, crushing, splitting, screening, and pulverizing. Performed routine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairs while keeping production records.

Production Support · Post Consumer BrandsApr 2025 – Feb 2026 · 11 mos

Supported flaking and extruding operations, handled materials, and shifted across floor tasks to reduce downtime and sustain production flow.

Machine Operator · H&T Battery ComponentsJan 2020 – Mar 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Operated and maintained deep-draw systems (Cupper, Redraw, Sorter), performed micrometer-based dimensional QC, adjusted equipment, handled materials, and troubleshot issues in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.

Production Associate · Tesla Gigafactory 1Nov 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Foreman / Supervisor · Central MaintenanceJun 2009 – Oct 2017 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Education

High School Diploma · Saint James High School2009
High School Diploma · Saint James High School2009

Certifications and awards

Forklift Certification (current)2009 – 2026
Driver's License2030 – 2026
Forklift Certification (current)2009 – 2026
Driver's License2030 – 2026

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