I'm a 3D Artist / Generalist with a decent background in digital design such as 3D modeling, sculpting, animation, texturing, UV Layout, and environment assets design. I was proud to be involved with Storybox in creating the digital native flora of New Zealand for the Mauri Activator—an interactive installation located at the heart of the Te Taiao Nature Exhibition at Te Papa Museum, Wellington. I’m currently working on the 3rd Avatar as a Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX, mainly focusing on digital set dressing on various environments using in-house tools.…

Jun Lee

I'm a 3D Artist / Generalist with a decent background in digital design such as 3D modeling, sculpting, animation, texturing, UV Layout, and environment assets design. I was proud to be involved with Storybox in creating the digital native flora of New Zealand for the Mauri Activator—an interactive installation located at the heart of the Te Taiao Nature Exhibition at Te Papa Museum, Wellington. I’m currently working on the 3rd Avatar as a Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX, mainly focusing on digital set dressing on various environments using in-house tools.…

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I’m a 3D Artist / Generalist with a decent background in digital design such as 3D modeling, sculpting, animation, texturing, UV Layout, and environment assets design. I was proud to be involved with Storybox in creating the digital native flora of New Zealand for the Mauri Activator—an interactive installation located at the heart of the Te Taiao Nature Exhibition at Te Papa Museum, Wellington.

I’m currently working on the 3rd Avatar as a Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX, mainly focusing on digital set dressing on various environments using in-house tools.

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Work Experience

Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - Present
Currently working as a Layout Technical Director on the 3rd Avatar film, primarily focusing on digital set dressing for various environments using Wētā’s in-house tools.
Junior Concept Artist at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Supported the creative process by designing concepts for visual effects shots and contributing to digital environment design.
Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
July 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Worked as an Assistant Technical Director supporting the technical aspects of layout and environment setup within projects.
Trainee Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
September 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Initial training role supporting layout technical direction and pipeline understanding.
Part Time Lecturer (Digital Design) at School of Visual Art & Design, Auckland University of Technology
November 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Taught part-time in digital design, sharing practical knowledge with students within the digital art and design program.
3D Generalist at Perceptual Engineering
December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Photogrammetry work including photographing and processing data of Hopetoun Alpha building, model cleanup, and front facade modeling using photogrammetry data as reference.
3D Generalist at Storybox - Creative Production and Design Studio
April 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Worked remotely on procedural modeling and texturing of native New Zealand flora for terrestrial and underwater environments, creating growth animations and processing scanned plant materials.
Photogrammetry Coordinator / Environmental and Assets Modeler at Stella (film project)
September 30, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Managed camera rig construction, photogrammetry capture and scan processing, facial action coding system scans, 3D modeling of destructible buildings and environment assets, as well as mentoring team members on Speedtree.
3D Generalist / Director at Medical Animation - Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines for Cutaneous Surgery
February 28, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Modeled and textured 3D assets, created simulations in Houdini for elastin and collagen, animated educational sequences explaining Langer lines and skin tension lines in surgery.
3D Generalist at Kara Technologies Ltd
December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Designed prototype character, rigged body, created facial blendshapes, refined character look, and animated character performing sign language.
Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - Present
Working on the 3rd Avatar, mainly focusing on digital set dressing on various environments using in-house tools.
Junior Concept Artist at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Created concept art in a junior role at Wētā FX.
Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
July 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Assisted in the technical direction of projects, providing support on visual effects workflows.
Trainee Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
September 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Trainee role in assistant technical direction.
Part Time Lecturer (Digital Design) at School of Visual Art & Design, Auckland University of Technology
November 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Lectured in digital design for several months, imparting skills and knowledge to students.
3D Generalist at Perceptual Engineering
May 1, 2019 - Present
Captured and processed photogrammetry data for the Hopetoun Alpha building; modeled based on photogrammetry for architectural visualization.
3D Generalist at Storybox - Creative Production and Design Studio
April 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Remotely modeled and textured various New Zealand native flora using Speedtree and developed growth animations for 3D plant assets.
Photogrammetry Coordinator / Environmental and Assets Modeler at Stella (film project)
September 30, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Built camera rig for photogrammetry, captured photo and laser scan data, converted data into 3D models, remodeled and UV unwrapped assets, and mentored team members.
3D Generalist / Director Medical Animation at Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines for Cutaneous Surgery
February 28, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Modeled, textured, simulated elastin and collagen in Houdini, and animated medical explanatory scenes.
3D Generalist at Kara Technologies Ltd
December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Designed prototype character, rigged body, constructed facial blendshapes, refined character appearance, and animated sign language.
Layout Technical Director at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - Present
Working mainly on digital set dressing on various environments using in-house tools for the 3rd Avatar project.
Junior Concept Artist at Wētā FX
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Supported concept art production, contributing to creative visual development of projects.
Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
July 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Provided assistance for technical direction and workflows supporting various production tasks.
Trainee Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX
September 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Supported technical direction training and initial production support tasks.
Part Time Lecturer (Digital Design) at School of Visual Art & Design, Auckland University of Technology
November 30, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Lectured digital design including aspects of visual effects and animation.
3D Generalist at Perceptual Engineering
May 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Processed photogrammetry data and modeled architectural assets using reference scans and photos.
3D Generalist at Storybox - Creative Production and Design Studio
April 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Procedurally modeled and textured various native flora of New Zealand using Speedtree, adding growth animations, and processing scanned plant materials remotely.
Photogrammetry Coordinator / Environmental and Assets Modeler at Film Project 'Stella'
September 30, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Handled photogrammetry camera rig setup, laser scanning for facial action coding, converting photo data into 3D models, modeling destructible buildings, and mentoring team members.
3D Generalist / Director at Medical Animation - "Biodynamic Excisional Skin Tension Lines for Cutaneous Surgery"
February 28, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Modeled, textured 3D assets, worked on simulations in Houdini, and animated scenes explaining surgical concepts.
3D Generalist at Kara Technologies Ltd
December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Designed and rigged a prototype character, constructed facial blendshapes, refined the look, and animated sign language sequences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Auckland University of Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Top Award in Digital Design VFX from the AUT School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Selected as one of 12 international finalists for Weta Digital Studio Internships - Visual Effects - Oceania (2019)
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Top 12 international finalist for The Rookies Substance Texturing Challenge 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Top Award in Digital Design VFX
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Selected as one of the 12 international finalists for Studio Internships - Visual Effects - Oceania (Weta Digital) 2019
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Top 12 international finalists for The Rookies Substance Texturing Challenge 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Top Award in Digital Design VFX from the AUT School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Selected as one of 12 international finalists for Studio Internships - Visual Effects - Oceania (Weta Digital) 2019
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Top 12 international finalists for The Rookies Substance Texturing Challenge 2021
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other