I am a digital artist with 18+ years of experience in designing, animating, and rendering photo-real CG. I thrive in team environments, have experience freelancing and managing rendering departments, and understand the importance of meeting deadlines. I focus on performance to achieve high quality while continuously expanding my skills to improve efficiency, and I tend toward perfection in pursuit of the best result. I enjoy delivering compelling visual experiences across web and print, collaborating with marketing and IT teams to build pipelines and explore new technologies. I am passionate about mentoring others and sharing knowledge to help teams grow and succeed.

Juan C. Flores

I am a digital artist with 18+ years of experience in designing, animating, and rendering photo-real CG. I thrive in team environments, have experience freelancing and managing rendering departments, and understand the importance of meeting deadlines. I focus on performance to achieve high quality while continuously expanding my skills to improve efficiency, and I tend toward perfection in pursuit of the best result. I enjoy delivering compelling visual experiences across web and print, collaborating with marketing and IT teams to build pipelines and explore new technologies. I am passionate about mentoring others and sharing knowledge to help teams grow and succeed.

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I am a digital artist with 18+ years of experience in designing, animating, and rendering photo-real CG. I thrive in team environments, have experience freelancing and managing rendering departments, and understand the importance of meeting deadlines. I focus on performance to achieve high quality while continuously expanding my skills to improve efficiency, and I tend toward perfection in pursuit of the best result.

I enjoy delivering compelling visual experiences across web and print, collaborating with marketing and IT teams to build pipelines and explore new technologies. I am passionate about mentoring others and sharing knowledge to help teams grow and succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Product Manager at CBRE
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Managed an internal team of four 3D artists, meeting with clients daily and reporting on team progress. Participated in management meetings to set production goals and designed environments for internal marketing. Created interactive web visualizations, maintained workflow standards, and integrated new software for improved quality. Also provided modeling, rendering, and training for team workflow efficiency. Collaborated with management to develop new business opportunities.
Visual Specialist at Opto International
June 1, 2015 - Present
Rendered photorealistic images for web and print marketing. Produced daily renders based on client requests and designed environments for digital and print visualization. Created interactive marketing environments and 3D animations. Managed rendering workflow between marketing and design departments. Supported design teams through scripting and maintained current software technologies. Worked with marketing and IT teams to develop new business opportunities and facilitate software integration.
3D Artist/Freelance at Webb deVlam
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Produced photorealistic image rendering and 3D modeling of digital assets. Handled post-production and designed environments for digital visualization. Created 3D animations for marketing and performed digital asset cleanup.
Designer at Pulse Studio
December 31, 2015 - August 5, 2025
Created environmental renderings and virtual reality content using Oculus Rift. Produced 3D modeling of digital assets and handled post-production tasks.
Senior Project Designer at Design Environments
April 1, 2023 - Present
Designed for the hospitality industry providing full-service solutions including 3D design, modeling, rendering, and post production. Implemented visualization standards and development strategies for the studio. Developed concepts, created drawings and digital presentations, and wrote FF+E specifications. Acted as a team mentor and trainer for software, providing leadership and guidance to other designers.
3D Product Manager at CBRE
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Managed an internal team of four 3D artists, overseeing daily work and client meetings. Participated in management meetings to set production goals and brainstorm new business opportunities. Designed environments for internal marketing use and created interactive web visualizations. Maintained workflow standards, integrated new software to increase quality, and trained the team in faster workflow techniques.
Visual Specialist at Opto International
June 1, 2015 - Present
Produced photorealistic renders for website and print marketing, designed digital marketing environments, and created 3D animations. Managed rendering workflows between marketing and design departments, supported software integration, and strategized new business opportunities with marketing and IT teams. Maintained current software technologies and provided scripting support to the design team.
3D Artist/Freelance at Webb deVlam
December 31, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Rendered photorealistic images and created 3D models and digital assets for marketing visualization. Performed post production and asset cleanup and produced 3D animations for marketing purposes.
Senior Project Designer at Design Environments
April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Design for the hospitality industry – full service; Implement visualization standards and development for studio; 3D design, modeling, rendering, and post production; Develop concept, create drawings, digital presentations, write FF+E specs; Be a team mentor, train other designers or software, be a guide and have leadership presence.
3D Product Manager at CBRE
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Manage internal team of four 3D Artists; Meet with clients on a daily basis; Reporting on team daily work; Participate with management meetings for setting goals for production; Design environments for internal marketing use; Created Interactive visualization for Web; Maintain workflow standards and incorporate current technologies; Modeling, rendering, and trained team on techniques for faster workflow; Brainstorming with management for developing new business opportunities; Integrate new software to improve quality.
Visual Specialist at Opto International
June 1, 2015 - October 31, 2025
Rendered photorealistic images for web site marketing, and print marketing. Day to Day renders for client request. Designed environment for digital and print visualization. Created Interactive visualization marketing environment. Created 3d animation for marketing. Set and managed rendering workflow between marketing and the design department. Maintain with current software technologies and support the design team through scripting software. Brainstorming with the marketing team for developing new business opportunities. Worked with IT to facilitate software integration.
3D Artist/Freelance at Webb deVlam
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Rendering photorealistic images; 3D modeling digital assets; Post production; Designed environment for digital visualization; Created 3d animation for marketing; Digital assets cleanup.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago
January 1, 2001 - August 5, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality