Hi, I'm Gene Dupont, a 3D Artist with 20+ years of experience creating and retouching digital illustration, animation, and packaging mock-ups for major brands. These visuals are used as print-ready virtual photography on packaging, helping presentations stand out in competitive bids, and I partner with design teams to conceptualize packaging designs and deliver 3D elements that support marketing and client projects.…

Gene Dupont

Hi, I'm Gene Dupont, a 3D Artist with 20+ years of experience creating and retouching digital illustration, animation, and packaging mock-ups for major brands. These visuals are used as print-ready virtual photography on packaging, helping presentations stand out in competitive bids, and I partner with design teams to conceptualize packaging designs and deliver 3D elements that support marketing and client projects.…

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Hi, I’m Gene Dupont, a 3D Artist with 20+ years of experience creating and retouching digital illustration, animation, and packaging mock-ups for major brands.

These visuals are used as print-ready virtual photography on packaging, helping presentations stand out in competitive bids, and I partner with design teams to conceptualize packaging designs and deliver 3D elements that support marketing and client projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Artist - Freelance at Genedupont (Freelance)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and retouched 3D images and animations for major brands. Converted CAD data to 3D, optimized for product shots and animations. Produced 3D product shots, mock-ups and animations for Sonos product lines; Ecos Cleaning Products; LPK.com; Blue Diamond Growers; and other brands. Built high-resolution visualizations and packaging visuals using various techniques and software for multiple clients.
CGI Director/3D Artist at The Thompson Design Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2019
Introduced 3D visualization and created CGI department. Modeled, rendered and retouched high-resolution 3D imagery and animation for clients as well as internal teams; expanded services to increase revenue. Developed batch processing and automation systems to efficiently produce high-quality 3D assets. Created thousands of images for major brands including Nestlé, Häagen-Dazs, Purina, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Fancy Feast Cat Food, Premier Nutrition and more.
3D Artist - Freelance at genedupont.com
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and retouched 3D images and animations for major brands; converted CAD data to 3D workflows and optimized models for product shots and animations for Jellyfish.com featuring Sonos Roam 2 and Move 2. Produced 3D product shots, mock-ups, and animation for Ecos Cleaning Products; delivered visuals for website, print, and advertising. Generated numerous high-resolution visualizations and packaging mock-ups across clients such as Blue Diamond Growers via LPK.com, among others.
3D Art and Animation Instructor at Academy of Art University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Designed curriculum and materials for computer graphics courses, including '3D Modeling for Digital Media.' Created step-by-step tutorials on 3D modeling, surfacing, lighting, and scene composition; consistently received outstanding evaluations.

Education

Multimedia Studies Program at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at San Diego State University
November 30, 0002 - March 4, 2026
Multimedia Studies Program at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at San Diego State University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Manufacturing
    paper ECOS Cleaner Bottles – Photorealistic 3D Product Visualization & Mockup System

    Modeled, textured, and developed a fully photorealistic 3D representation of the ECOS spray bottle line for marketing and packaging applications.

    I built the bottle geometry from scratch, including trigger assembly and internal tube details, and created realistic translucent materials to accurately simulate PET plastic behavior under studio lighting. Each scent variation was developed using controlled material adjustments, lighting refinements, and color grading to achieve distinct yet cohesive visual identities.

    A flexible 3D mockup system was engineered to allow in-house design and production teams to update label artwork quickly without re-rendering the entire asset pipeline. Final renders were retouched and color-corrected to match client brand specifications and production standards.

    Scope:
    • 3D modeling (bottle, trigger, internal components)
    • Material development & translucency tuning
    • Studio lighting & look development
    • High-resolution rendering
    • Post-production retouching & color correction
    • Modular mockup system for label updates