Muhannad Qardan
3D Generalist
Amman
Summary
Seasoned 3D Generalist and Co-founder with over 12 years of experience in digital content creation and entrepreneurship. Leverages extensive expertise to drive shared vision forward. Focuses on spearheading innovative projects, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence within teams. Combines technical prowess with strategic vision to propel the venture forward, building strong client connections, and achieving collective ambitions through adept leadership and forward-thinking initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3D Generalist, Co-Founder
RedSpades
6 2018 - Current
- 3D Generalist with keen eye for technical vision and project management. Utilized comprehensive 3D production skillset (modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation) to collaborate effectively with teams. Translated concepts into high-quality 3D assets for diverse projects.
- Contributed to building, developing, and overseeing efficient 3D production pipelines. Identified workflow bottlenecks and proposes solutions leveraging new technologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., scripting, asset management optimization, software integrations). Through collaborative implementation, ensured optimal workflows, efficient project execution, and consistent high-quality 3D assets.
- Troubleshot technical issues within the pipeline to maintain smooth production workflows throughout multiple projects
- Implemented rigging solutions for characters and props using advanced skinning techniques and custom controls to uphold performance requirements
3D Lead, Co-Founder
TransformologyXR
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Extensive 3D production experience guided and oversaw a team of 3D artists, ensuring high-quality 3D assets met project requirements and deadlines.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments (design, programming) to define project pipelines, identify bottlenecks, and propose efficient workflow solutions.
- Implemented and oversaw 3D production pipeline, including adoption of new technologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., scripting solutions, asset management systems) to streamline production and maintain quality.
- Conducted performance reviews, provided mentorship and training to junior 3D artists, fostering professional development and ensuring a high-performing 3D team.
- Championed quality assurance by establishing and enforcing 3D asset creation standards, conducting regular reviews, and providing constructive feedback to artists.
- Created high-quality architectural visualizations, including VR experiences and interactive digital twins for Metaverse applications, smart city projects, and real estate developments.
3D Generalist, Co-Founder
Dice Dream
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Created high-quality, performance-optimized 3D assets for mobile games. Leveraged asset optimization expertise to ensure efficient rendering and smooth gameplay on mobile devices.
- Contributed to building, developing, and overseeing efficient 3D production pipelines. Utilized problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical challenges throughout production.
- Thrived in a fast-paced environment and fostered effective cross-functional collaboration by seamlessly collaborating with designers, programmers, and animators.
- Engaged in discussions, providing valuable 3D artist insights while effectively communicating technical details and artistic decisions to non-technical team members.
3D Artist
Acacus Technologies
11.2013 - 04.2018
- Produced high-quality 3D assets for Acacus' gamified software, aligning them with design specifications and visual style.
- Developed engaging textures and materials for 3D assets, contributing to a visually immersive and interactive user experience within the software.
- Utilized lighting and rendering techniques to create visually appealing and optimized scenes for Acacus' gamified applications.
- Collaborated with designers and programmers in iterative processes. Refined 3D assets and ensured seamless integration within the software framework, maintaining performance optimization throughout the development cycle.
Education
BA in Interactive Animation -
Middlesex University SAE
09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Maya
Cinema 4D (C4D)
Unreal Engine (UE4 & UE5)
Marvelous Designer
RealityCapture
Arnold
Substance Painter
Substance Stager
Stable Diffusion
Adobe FireFly
Midjourney