Hi, I'm Christian Gonzales, a CG Artist with over 20 years of experience in the VFX industry. I've had the opportunity to work on some amazing shows like Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville, American Horror Story, and Stephen King’s The Outsider, leading talented teams and creating compelling visual content. I specialize in leading CG departments, asset creation, look development, and mentoring junior artists. When I'm not immersed in the digital world, I enjoy photography, cinematography, and traveling to new places. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through visuals and always eager to take on new creative challenges.

Christian Gonzales

Hi, I'm Christian Gonzales, a CG Artist with over 20 years of experience in the VFX industry. I've had the opportunity to work on some amazing shows like Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville, American Horror Story, and Stephen King’s The Outsider, leading talented teams and creating compelling visual content. I specialize in leading CG departments, asset creation, look development, and mentoring junior artists. When I'm not immersed in the digital world, I enjoy photography, cinematography, and traveling to new places. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through visuals and always eager to take on new creative challenges.

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Hi, I’m Christian Gonzales, a CG Artist with over 20 years of experience in the VFX industry. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some amazing shows like Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville, American Horror Story, and Stephen King’s The Outsider, leading talented teams and creating compelling visual content.

I specialize in leading CG departments, asset creation, look development, and mentoring junior artists. When I’m not immersed in the digital world, I enjoy photography, cinematography, and traveling to new places. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through visuals and always eager to take on new creative challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Director at MediVisuals + High Impact
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Managed the 3D Department, updated workflow procedures, helped integrate traditional Animation Pipeline. Assisted in project approval, reviews, and client interaction.
Senior/Lead CG Artist at Assembly VFX
April 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Worked on Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Amazon) with duties including modeling, shading, and lighting using Maya/Houdini and Arnold.
CG Supervisor / CG Generalist / Videographer at Infinite FramesFX & Films LLC - Self Employed
November 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Providing Videography, VFX, and CG Animation Services specializing in look development, asset creation, animation, and final delivery.
CG Supervisor at Alkemy X
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Supervised and oversaw artist workflow and shots on Fear The Walking Dead (AMC) and Mrs. Davis (Peacock). Assisted in asset creation, photogrammetry cleanup from scanned and lidar data, sculpting, and additional modeling in Zbrush.
CG Supervisor at Fuse FX
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2022
Supervised and oversaw CG department artists for multiple shows including The Orville, American Horror Story 1984, Stephen King’s "The Outsider", and Outer Banks. Created lighting rigs for environments in 3DS Max and Maya using Vray, Redshift, and Clarisse.
CG Artist/Generalist at Picture Shop/Ghost VFX
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
Worked on The Walking Dead, Hawaii 5-0, and NCIS. Duties included modeling, lighting, and shading in Maya, 3DS Max, and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at FuseFX
September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2016
Worked on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., American Horror Story, and Hell on Wheels. Duties included modeling, lighting, and shading in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at Encore Hollywood
August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012
Worked on The River, House M.D, and Lab Rats, with duties including modeling, lighting, and shading in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at SpeedShape
March 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Worked on MLB on Fox commercial with modeling and lighting duties in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at Ingenuity Studios
December 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Worked on A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, Nascar on Fox (Super Bowl commercial), and Old Navy commercial. Duties involved modeling, lighting, and shading in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at Media TaskForce
October 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Modeling, texturing, and lighting for architectural visualization in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at The X Bureau
April 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010
Modeling and lighting for creature animation and architectural visualization in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Artist/Generalist at SoftMirage
March 1, 2006 - January 31, 2009
Modeling and lighting for architectural visualization in 3DS Max and Vray.
CG Intern at 3D Bob Inc
March 1, 2003 - April 30, 2003
Assisted in cloth simulation, test renders, and minimal animation.

Education

A.A Associates Art at Santa Ana College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

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