Hi! I’m Gavin, a passionate 3D Animation and Visual Effects graduate from Dodge College at Chapman University with a minor in Game Development Programming. I enjoy blending my skills in Maya, Blender, Adobe Suite, Unity, and more to bring characters and stories to life. I’ve had the pleasure of working on several short films, games published on platforms like itch.io and Steam, and collaborating with talented teams. I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges, whether it’s directing a 3D animated short, working with LED Wall technology in Unreal Engine, or creating games using C# and Unity. I also bring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to every project, and I love helping my peers grow alongside me.…

Gavin Geffros

Hi! I’m Gavin, a passionate 3D Animation and Visual Effects graduate from Dodge College at Chapman University with a minor in Game Development Programming. I enjoy blending my skills in Maya, Blender, Adobe Suite, Unity, and more to bring characters and stories to life. I’ve had the pleasure of working on several short films, games published on platforms like itch.io and Steam, and collaborating with talented teams. I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges, whether it’s directing a 3D animated short, working with LED Wall technology in Unreal Engine, or creating games using C# and Unity. I also bring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to every project, and I love helping my peers grow alongside me.…

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Hi! I’m Gavin, a passionate 3D Animation and Visual Effects graduate from Dodge College at Chapman University with a minor in Game Development Programming. I enjoy blending my skills in Maya, Blender, Adobe Suite, Unity, and more to bring characters and stories to life. I’ve had the pleasure of working on several short films, games published on platforms like itch.io and Steam, and collaborating with talented teams.

I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges, whether it’s directing a 3D animated short, working with LED Wall technology in Unreal Engine, or creating games using C# and Unity. I also bring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to every project, and I love helping my peers grow alongside me.

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Skills

Experience Level

3D Animation
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
Blender
Expert
Substance Painter
Expert
Unity
Expert
C#
Expert
Unreal Engine 4
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Python
Intermediate
Java
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director, Producer, 3D Animator at Castle Crisis (Chapman University Capstone Project)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Co-directed a 3D animation short for the Chapman University 3D animation program, which screened at the Folino Theater. Held multiple roles including producer, previz artist, head modeler and rigger, sound designer, and editor. Collaborated with the composer and received mentorship from Lauren Faust and John Musker for story notes. Balanced coordination with a co-director. The film is available to view on the candidate's website.
LED Wall Technician, 3D Unreal Animator at Chapman Graduate Film: Into The Deep
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Worked on a graduate film using LED Wall technology and Unreal Engine 5. Assisted students and faculty with software operation and created procedures to solve technical issues involving emerging technology. Trained peers to help grow the LED Wall team.
Technical Artist (Unity) at Ethan Walker’s Football
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024
Part of a four-person team developing a video game slated for Steam release at the end of 2025. Assisted programmers and artists using C# and Unity. The game demo took 3rd place at the IEEE Gamesig competition in 2025.
Summer Lifeguard & WSI Instructor at Boise State University
January 1, 2017 - June 6, 2024
Maintained pool and facility equipment for proper operation and provided water safety instruction to swimmers of all ages. Certified American Red Cross Aid/CPR/AED, Lifeguard, and WSI.

Education

BFA at Chapman University
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
BFA in Animation & VFX (3D emphasis), Minor in Game Development Programming

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Professional
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Computers & Electronics, Other
    paper Castle Crisis (Animated Short)

    • I codirected a 3D animation short as a capstone project for the Chapman University 3D animation program, which screened on the Folino Theater.
    • Producer, previz artist, head modeler and rigger, sound designer, and editor.
    • Cooperated with our composer, mentored with Lauren Faust and John Musker for story notes, and balanced out working with a co-director.
    • The film can be viewed on my website using the password on my resume.