10+ years. 200+ completed projects. 700+ photorealistic renders delivered for brands, agencies, real estate developers, manufacturers, and product businesses worldwide. I lead Imperial Digital HQ, a full-service animation and visualization studio covering 2D animation, 3D animation, character animation, anime-style animation, motion graphics, explainer videos, logo animation, and video editing, alongside high-end 3D product visualization, architectural rendering, interior visualization, CGI product imagery, virtual staging, and real-time 3D. Clients come to us to sell before production, market before construction, and launch with world-class visuals: product launches, eCommerce campaigns, animated brand storytelling, YouTube and social content, investor presentations, and real estate marketing. Toolset: Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, KeyShot, Substance Painter, Photoshop. Every project gets the same standard: clear communication, milestone-based delivery, and finished work that looks like it came from a major studio, because that is the bar we hold ourselves to.…

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10+ years. 200+ completed projects. 700+ photorealistic renders delivered for brands, agencies, real estate developers, manufacturers, and product businesses worldwide. I lead Imperial Digital HQ, a full-service animation and visualization studio covering 2D animation, 3D animation, character animation, anime-style animation, motion graphics, explainer videos, logo animation, and video editing, alongside high-end 3D product visualization, architectural rendering, interior visualization, CGI product imagery, virtual staging, and real-time 3D. Clients come to us to sell before production, market before construction, and launch with world-class visuals: product launches, eCommerce campaigns, animated brand storytelling, YouTube and social content, investor presentations, and real estate marketing. Toolset: Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, KeyShot, Substance Painter, Photoshop. Every project gets the same standard: clear communication, milestone-based delivery, and finished work that looks like it came from a major studio, because that is the bar we hold ourselves to.…

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10+ years. 200+ completed projects. 700+ photorealistic renders delivered for brands, agencies, real estate developers, manufacturers, and product businesses worldwide.

I lead Imperial Digital HQ, a full-service animation and visualization studio covering 2D animation, 3D animation, character animation, anime-style animation, motion graphics, explainer videos, logo animation, and video editing, alongside high-end 3D product visualization, architectural rendering, interior visualization, CGI product imagery, virtual staging, and real-time 3D.

Clients come to us to sell before production, market before construction, and launch with world-class visuals: product launches, eCommerce campaigns, animated brand storytelling, YouTube and social content, investor presentations, and real estate marketing.
Toolset: Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Unreal Engine, V-Ray, Corona, KeyShot, Substance Painter, Photoshop.

Every project gets the same standard: clear communication, milestone-based delivery, and finished work that looks like it came from a major studio, because that is the bar we hold ourselves to.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
German
Advanced
Swedish
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Product Animator and Motion Designer at VeloRender Creative Lab
October 15, 2025 - Present
Designed and animated 3D product visuals for footwear, sportswear, fashion products, and lifestyle accessories. Created motion-based product presentations, including floating product animations, rotating product displays, lighting transitions, close-up feature shots, and promotional CGI clips. Worked on animation scenes for custom football cleats, sneakers, and campaign-style product videos. Managed product scene setup, camera movement, animation timing, lighting design, material variation, and final render preparation for digital advertising and social media use.
Luxury Fashion Product Visualization Artist at Maison Arden Visual Studio
May 16, 2024 - Present
Produced premium 3D product visuals for luxury fashion items, including handbags, high heels, leather loafers, and fashion accessories. Specialized in realistic leather grain, glossy finishes, metallic hardware, clean reflections, soft shadows, and high-end studio presentation. Created product visuals that made fashion items look elegant, refined, and commercially ready for lookbooks, luxury product catalogs, brand presentations, and online retail campaigns. Paid close attention to product shape, texture quality, stitching, hardware placement, and overall visual sophistication.
3D Product Visualization Artist at Independent CGI Product Studio
March 13, 2022 - Present
Led 3D product visualization projects for footwear, fashion accessories, bags, backpacks, slides, and lifestyle products. Created photorealistic product renders and campaign-ready CGI visuals that helped brands present their products with a premium, polished, and marketable look. Handled 3D modeling, product texturing, lighting setup, material creation, camera composition, animation, rendering, and final image refinement. Completed product visuals for athletic sneakers, basketball shoes, luxury heels, leather loafers, handbags, hydration backpacks, outdoor cooler bags, comfort slides, and custom product animations.

Education

Certified 3D Visualization Specialist at Savannah College of Art and Design
August 20, 2019 - June 23, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Stanford University
May 25, 2016 - April 18, 2018

Qualifications

Certified 3D Visualization Specialist
February 8, 2021 - April 14, 2021
Architectural Visualization Professional
October 18, 2019 - December 18, 2019

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment
    Luxury Marble Bathroom 3D Interior Render
    A premium bathroom interior visualization featuring marble finishes, patterned feature walls, glass shower enclosures, gold accents, white vanity cabinetry, and a soft modern color palette. The project was designed to present a luxurious and spa-like bathroom experience. The render highlighted material contrast, reflective glass, stone texture, fixture detailing, lighting quality, and elegant bathroom composition. It is suitable for interior designers, architects, luxury renovations, and residential marketing visuals. BathroomRendering LuxuryBathroom InteriorVisualization MarbleInterior 3DInteriorDesign ArchitecturalRendering SpaBathroom CGIInterior…
    Modern Luxury Kitchen Interior Visualization
    A photorealistic interior visualization of a modern luxury kitchen featuring a black island, white cabinetry, marble surfaces, gold fixtures, pendant lighting, built-in appliances, and large glass doors. The project was created to show a refined, functional, and high-end kitchen environment. The render focused on material detail, lighting warmth, cabinetry design, appliance integration, spatial flow, and elegant interior styling. It is ideal for interior design portfolios, renovation proposals, real estate marketing, and client presentations. InteriorRendering KitchenDesign LuxuryKitchen ArchitecturalVisualization 3DInteriorDesign ModernInterior HomeRendering CGIInterior…
    Coastal Luxury Residence 3D Exterior Visualization
    A detailed exterior visualization of a coastal-inspired residence featuring a tall tower structure, blue siding, white trim, multiple balconies, tropical landscaping, and a bright resort-style atmosphere. The project was designed to communicate vacation living, elegance, and architectural character. This render highlighted vertical structure, balcony detailing, exterior materials, palm landscaping, natural lighting, and lifestyle-focused presentation. It is ideal for coastal developments, vacation homes, hospitality projects, and luxury real estate marketing. CoastalArchitecture LuxuryHomeRender ExteriorVisualization 3DArchitecture ResortStyleDesign ArchitecturalRendering VacationHomeDesign RealEstateVisualization…
    Classic Luxury Residential Exterior 3D Render
    A photorealistic exterior visualization of a classic luxury residence featuring white brick, steep gabled roofing, dark window frames, manicured landscaping, and a spacious front lawn. The render was created to communicate elegance, scale, and timeless residential appeal. This project emphasized architectural balance, material realism, daylight rendering, roof detailing, facade composition, and landscape integration. It is suitable for custom home builders, architects, real estate developers, and residential design portfolios. ResidentialRendering LuxuryHomeRender ArchitecturalVisualization ExteriorDesign ClassicHomeDesign 3DRendering RealEstateVisualization HomeBuilderMarketing…
    Modern Forest Residence Architectural Visualization
    A high-quality exterior architectural visualization of a modern private residence set within a natural forest environment. The project highlighted the relationship between contemporary architecture and its surrounding landscape through realistic daylight, natural materials, stone retaining walls, wood cladding, glass openings, and detailed site landscaping. The render was developed to present the property as calm, premium, and nature-connected, making it suitable for real estate marketing, architectural portfolios, investor presentations, and luxury residential design proposals. ArchitecturalVisualization ExteriorRendering ResidentialDesign LuxuryHomeRender 3DArchitecture RealEstateVisualization ModernArchitecture CGIRendering…
    Modern Forest Residence Architectural Visualization

    A high-quality exterior architectural visualization of a modern private residence set within a natural forest environment. The project highlighted the relationship between contemporary architecture and its surrounding landscape through realistic daylight, natural materials, stone retaining walls, wood cladding, glass openings, and detailed site landscaping.

    The render was developed to present the property as calm, premium, and nature-connected, making it suitable for real estate marketing, architectural portfolios, investor presentations, and luxury residential design proposals.

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    Photorealistic Basketball Sneaker Product Visualization
    A premium 3D product visualization of a basketball sneaker pair, designed to showcase both the upper construction and the outsole detailing in one strong studio composition. The render highlights soft purple leather texture, bold yellow accents, detailed lace structure, perforated panels, sculpted midsole, and a highly detailed traction pattern. The arrangement gives the viewer a complete look at the product’s performance design, material quality, and visual identity. This project is suitable for sneaker campaigns, sportswear branding, product launches, online store listings, catalog presentations, and advertising visuals. BasketballSneakers 3DProductVisualization SneakerRendering FootwearCGI PhotorealisticRendering SportswearDesign ProductCGI EcommerceProductImages…
    Studio Sneaker Pair 3D Product Render
    A clean studio-style 3D product render of a white and black sneaker pair, created to present the footwear with strong commercial quality and realistic product detail. The visualization focuses on leather grain, perforated upper design, black lace structure, padded tongue, side logo placement, sculpted heel support, and textured outsole elements. The lighting and composition were designed to make the product look polished, premium, and ready for eCommerce or brand presentation. This project is ideal for footwear brands, sneaker collections, online stores, launch campaigns, product catalogs, and digital advertising. SneakerRendering FootwearVisualization 3DProductRendering ProductCGI PhotorealisticRendering EcommerceImages SportswearDesign FootwearCGI…
    Custom Football Cleat 3D Product Animation
    A cinematic 3D product animation showcasing a custom football cleat through multiple visual themes, colorways, lighting styles, and material treatments. The video presents the cleat in dynamic floating motion, using dramatic camera angles, glowing accents, textured surfaces, graphic overlays, and bold background transitions to create a strong sportswear advertising feel. The project highlights advanced footwear visualization, product animation, material variation, motion design, and campaign-ready CGI presentation. Each scene was designed to make the product feel energetic, premium, and visually memorable, making it suitable for sportswear campaigns, athlete branding, product launches, social media ads, and promotional videos. 3DProductAnimation FootwearAnimation FootballCleats SportswearCGI ProductVisualization MotionDesign CGIProductVideo 3DRendering ProductMarketing AdvertisingAnimation…
    Dynamic Basketball Sneaker CGI Advertising Render
    A dynamic 3D advertising render of a basketball sneaker presented in a floating pose to create movement, energy, and strong visual impact. The project highlights bold purple and yellow color styling, detailed leather texture, sculpted heel structure, patterned outsole, and realistic shadowing. This render was designed for campaign use, sneaker launches, sportswear promotions, social media ads, and premium product presentations. It combines photorealistic materials with a more dramatic commercial composition to make the product feel powerful, athletic, and memorable. BasketballShoeRendering SneakerCGI SportswearMarketing 3DProductVisualization FootwearDesign ProductCGI PhotorealisticRendering AdvertisingRender photo…
    Textured Blue Slide Sandal 3D Product Render
    A close-up photorealistic 3D render of a blue slide sandal created to highlight molded product form, textured footbed detail, rounded sole structure, and realistic surface finish. The low-angle composition gives the product a strong, premium, and modern appearance. The project is suitable for casual footwear brands, product marketing, eCommerce listings, catalog images, online advertising, and portfolio presentation. It demonstrates strong control of material texture, lighting, depth, and product-focused composition. photo branding illustrator designer graphicdesigner…
    Minimalist Comfort Slide Sandal 3D Render
    A clean 3D footwear visualization of minimalist comfort slides designed with a soft molded structure, textured footbed, rounded sole, and simple modern strap design. The render focuses on comfort, simplicity, and everyday lifestyle appeal. This project highlights accurate material texture, smooth product form, realistic lighting, and a clean presentation suitable for footwear brands, online stores, lifestyle campaigns, product catalogs, and summer collection marketing.…