Robert Keiser Drexel Hill, PA | 330.827.8446 | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-keiser-7597902/
3D Artist & Digital Sculptor
Accomplished 3D Artist/Design Sculptor with ten years of experience creating computer games, characters, and product images including cars and architectural interiors. Effectively gathers flexible team of creatives to efficiently respond to client and corporate demands and opportunities. Master of original, creative thinking who also brings structure and organizational experiences to teams. Works independently and remotely depending on the circumstances.
Work samples: https://robbiek1000.artstation.com/ and https://www.twitch.tv/robbiek1000.
Areas of Expertise: ● 3D Developer ● Concept Development ● Originality ● Team Development ● Remote Contributor ● Marketing ● Internal Promotions ● Idea Generator ● Solution Oriented
Software: ● 3D Studio Max & Maya ● Photoshop & Illustrator ● Substance Painting ● ZBrush ● Premiere & After Effects ● Unity & Unreal 4
Career Highlights
● Recruited and developed team of freelance talent to meet changing needs of company marketing/graphic design department. Identified pipeline of talent, created tutorials and best practices guides; nurtured communications and built lasting relationships which produced flexible team able to turn out 3D assets quickly and efficiently.
● Created library of almost 30 3D vehicles and 500 unique exterior styling parts which ultimately saved $100K in investment of physical parts; saved/reduced photography costs by as well by $200K annually.
Professional Career Overview & Published Title Work
3D Modeler | TURN5, INC. | Malvern, PA | 2016 – 2019 As the only creative artist on staff, created and maintained all assets for promotional material, ads, catalog, and internal projects, including: Multiple generations of Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler, Chevy Silverado, Dodge Challenger and Ram Developed design concepts for sets and architectural interiors.
Lead Character Artist | N-FUSION INTERACTIVE | HQ: Manalapan, NJ | 2013 – 2016 For 1979 Revolution: Black Friday – PC/iPad, created most of the main characters, assisted with prop creation and handled lighting of most of the scenes. For Ember – PC/iPad, created almost all creatures and characters. For Deus Ex: The Fall -iPad, created environment maps to assist players in navigating each level; poly reduction/optimization of all weapons.
3D Artist | NomNom Games | HQ: Gainesville, FL | 2013
UI/UX Production Artist | CONNECT FIVE | HQ: Coralsville, IA | 2012 – 2013 For John Deere Farming Tractor Interface design, assisted in the development of designs for integrated user interface system as well as user-experience minded design practices. o Caught and fixed design inconsistencies that sped up development of an app creation. o Exported assets needed for development.
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Character Artist | ICARUS STUDIOS | HQ: Raleigh, NC | 2011 – 2013 Created digital sculpts for tabletop miniatures using a 3Ds Max/ Zbrush pipeline, and working with notable characters from Marvel, Disney, and DC properties.
Retail Sales Representative | VERIZON WIRELESS | Iowa City, IA | 2011 – 2012
3D Modeler/Character Artist | BUDCAT CREATIONS | Iowa City, IA | 2008 – 2010 Served as only character artist on Top Shot Arcade, creating all animal assets including Moose, Big Horn Sheep and Whitetail Deer as well as smaller animals like squirrels, rabbits and raccoons. o Created textures in Photoshop; created props for mini-games such as Wild West Shoot Out and Animatronics and a Chucky Cheese style environment. Designed/provided character art for Guitar Hero: Band Hero – PS2 Port; poly reduction on next-gen character assets including Axel, Judy, Pandora, Eddie, Clive, Taylor Swift, No Doubt members. o Edited and reduced textures in Photoshop for PS2. o Reskinned reduced character assets including minimizing bone count to help PS2’s performance. Other projects included Guitar Hero 5 – PS2 Port, Guitar Hero Metallica – Wii and PS2 Port and House Party: Party – Wii.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design, ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA