Hi! I'm Denver Johnson, a SCAD-trained 3D artist specializing in modeling, texturing, lighting, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into production-ready assets and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, prototyping production material, and iterating quickly to meet art direction and client goals. I'm excited to contribute to dynamic projects and continue growing my skills in a professional setting.…

Denver Johnson

Hi! I'm Denver Johnson, a SCAD-trained 3D artist specializing in modeling, texturing, lighting, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into production-ready assets and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, prototyping production material, and iterating quickly to meet art direction and client goals. I'm excited to contribute to dynamic projects and continue growing my skills in a professional setting.…

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Hi! I’m Denver Johnson, a SCAD-trained 3D artist specializing in modeling, texturing, lighting, and VFX. I enjoy turning concepts into production-ready assets and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines.

I thrive in cross-disciplinary environments, prototyping production material, and iterating quickly to meet art direction and client goals. I’m excited to contribute to dynamic projects and continue growing my skills in a professional setting.

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance 3d Artist at Self-employed
November 1, 2024 - Present
Offered a wide range of 3d and technical cg art services to clients, from shader development to character modeling and rigging.
Tech & Compositing Lead at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
October 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Within 24 hours worked with a diverse team of 5 artists to create a 30 second animated film around a given theme. Designed, Modeled, and Textured all 3d assets for the project. Developed a unique compositing technique and led compositing on the film.
3d Artist at SCAD Pro x Deloitte: Reimagining Direct Mail
March 1, 2025 - Present
Worked Directly with high profile clients to produce industry work. Orchestrated visuals and led the creation of 3d Assets.
VFX Artist at Scad Studios Film
March 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with a multi campus team of artist to create an animated production. Facilitated the creation of high quality VFX using Houdini. Composited shots within Nuke using industry standard workflows.
Lead 3d Artist at SCAD Generate Production
March 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Developed a series of promotional animated shorts for SCAD Animation. Acted as the primary developer of production material for the films. Collaborated with several artists to bring the project from concept to final deliverable within a short timeframe.
Key 3d Artist at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Worked from stylised concept art and specific art direction to model props and environments.
3d Prop Artist at Clown Carpool
November 30, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Created simple props within Autodesk Maya. Utilised Adobe Substance Painter to create simple stylised textures.
3d Artist at Holy Mole-y
September 1, 2024 - Present
Created detailed environment assets from provided reference. Arranged clean UVs for handoff to texture artists. Textured assets in Adobe Substance Painter.
Freelance 3d Artist
November 1, 2024 - Present
Offered a wide range of 3d and technical cg art services to clients, from shader development to character modeling and rigging.
3d Artist | SCAD Pro x Deloitte: Reimagining Direct Mail at SCAD Pro x Deloitte
March 1, 2025 - Present
Worked directly with high profile clients to produce industry work. Orchestrated visuals and led the creation of 3d Assets.
VFX Artist | Scad Studios Film at Scad Studios
March 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with a multi campus team of artist to create an animated production. Facilitated the creation of high quality VFX using Houdini. Compostited shots within Nuke using industry standard workflows.
Lead 3d Artist | SCAD Generate Production at SCAD Generate Production
March 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Developed a series of promotional animated shorts for SCAD Animation. Acted as the primary developer of production material for the films. Collaborated with several artists to bring the project from concept to final deliverable within a short timeframe.
Tech & Compositing Lead | 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
October 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Within 24 hours worked with a diverse team of 5 artists to create a 30 second animated film around a given theme. Designed, Modeled, and Textured all 3d assets for the project. Developed a unique compositing technique and led compositing on the film.
Key 3d Artist | 3 Sheets to the Wind at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Worked from stylised concept art and specific art direction to model props and environments.
3d Prop Artist | Clown Carpool at Clown Carpool
November 30, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Created simple props within Autodesk Maya. Utilised Adobe Substance Painter to create simple stylised textures.
3d Artist | Holy Mole-y at Holy Mole-y
September 1, 2024 - Present
Created detailed environment assets from provided reference. Arranged clean UVs for handoff to texture artists. Textured assets in Adobe Substance Painter.
Key 3D Artist at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led 3D asset creation and visuals; collaborated with a diverse team of 5 artists to produce a 30-second animation; worked with high-profile clients to deliver industry-grade visuals; orchestrated the creation of 3D assets.
Freelance 3D Artist at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided 3D art production for clients; worked with high-profile clients, leading visuals and 3D asset creation; contributed to multiple productions.
Tech & Compositing Lead at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
October 1, 2024 - Present
Led technical direction and compositing; produced high-quality VFX with Houdini; supervised shot compositing in Nuke; helped deliver a 30-second animation within a tight timeline.
3D Artist at SCAD Pro x Deloitte: Reimagining Direct Mail
October 1, 2024 - Present
Created 3D assets for SCAD Pro x Deloitte project; collaborated with cross-disciplinary team to reimagine direct mail; supported production from concept to delivery.
VFX Artist at SCAD Studios Film
October 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed to VFX production; utilized Houdini for effects; composed shots using industry-standard workflows in Nuke; collaborated on promotional shorts.
Lead 3D Artist at SCAD Generate Production
October 1, 2024 - Present
Led 3D asset production; collaborated with a multi-campus team of artists to deliver animated production; oversaw development from concept to final deliverable.
3D Prop Artist at Clown Carpool
November 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025
Created simple props within Autodesk Maya; textured stylized textures in Substance Painter.
3D Artist at Holy Mole-y
September 1, 2024 - Present
Created detailed environment assets from reference; prepared clean UVs for handoff; textured assets in Substance Painter.
Key 3d Artist at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Worked with a diverse team of 5 artists to create a 30-second animation; collaborated with high-profile clients; orchestrated visuals and led the creation of 3D assets; contributed to a multi-campus team to produce an animated production.
Freelance 3d Artist at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Completed freelance 3D art projects for various clients; created props and environments; texturing in Substance Painter.
Tech & Compositing Lead at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
March 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Led technical and compositing work; supervised a small team; delivered VFX shots and animation sequences.
Key 3D Artist at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led a 24-hour production cycle with a diverse team of 5 artists to create a 30-second animation; orchestrated visuals and led the creation of 3D assets.
Freelance 3D Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated directly with high-profile clients to produce industry-grade 3D visuals; developed production materials and contributed to end-to-end asset creation.
Tech & Compositing Lead at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
March 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Directed tech and compositing pipelines, enabling a cohesive 30-second short; executed VFX work in Houdini and composited shots in Nuke using production-grade workflows; coordinated a multi-campus team to deliver final deliverables.
3D Artist at SCAD Pro x Deloitte: Reimagining Direct Mail
March 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse team to produce animation assets and a 30-second sequence; worked with high-profile clients to deliver industry-grade visuals; contributed across modeling, texturing, and lighting.
VFX Artist at SCAD Studios Film
March 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Acted as primary developer of production material for the film; designed, modeled, and textured all 3D assets; led compositing and contributed to a unique visual technique for the project.
Lead 3D Artist at SCAD Generate Production
March 1, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Led the animation production; collaborated with several artists to bring the project from concept to final deliverable within a short timeframe; designed, modeled, and textured all 3D assets and led compositing efforts.
3D Artist at 3 Sheets to the Wind
September 1, 2024 - Present
Led creation of 3D assets for a 30-second project, collaborating with a diverse team of five and interfacing with high-profile clients to deliver industry-standard visuals; managed concept-to-delivery workflow.
3D Artist at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided freelance 3D art services for a variety of clients, delivering assets and visuals on demanding timelines.
Tech & Compositing Lead at 24 Hour Animation Contest for Students
March 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Led technology and compositing for a student-focused animation contest, coordinating across a multi-person team to produce high-quality VFX and final deliverables.
3D Artist at SCAD Pro x Deloitte
March 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the Reimagining Direct Mail project, producing 3D assets and visuals to support the production pipeline.
VFX Artist at SCAD Studios Film
March 31, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Created and composited shots for SCAD Studios Film projects, collaborating with a multi-campus team to deliver production-ready visuals.
Lead 3D Artist at SCAD Generate Production
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led the production of animated material, designing, modeling, texturing, and compositing 3D assets and developing techniques for the film.

Education

BFA in 3d Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
September 1, 2023 - July 19, 2025
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2027
Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
BFA in 3D Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – Atlanta
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
BFA in 3D Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027

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

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