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Jesse Daniel
Jesse Daniel
VFX Supervisor | Generalist | Artist
Bentonville, United States

Summary

Versatile digital artist with expertise in creating 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, and graphic designs for diverse media including over 100 films, music videos, and advertisements. Highly self-motivated, deadline driven, and experienced at leading creative teams to deliver projects for high profile clients such as Netflix, Universal, Lifetime, and Hallmark.

Skills

Matte PaintingCompositingSet Extension3D LayoutVisual Effects3D Animation3D ModelingParticle EffectsIllustrationWatercolorsInkingGouacheDigital PaintingConcept ArtPhoto-manipulation

Software proficiency

After Effects
After Effects
Blender
Blender
Photoshop
Photoshop
Mocha
Mocha
SynthEyes
SynthEyes
Illustrator
Illustrator
Premiere
Premiere

Reel

Experience

  • Lead Visual Effects Artist / Generalist at Mutiny FX
    Bentonville, US
    August 2018 - January 2025

    - Provided on-set VFX supervising for film productions.

    - Produced advanced VFX that required interdepartmental collaboration.

    - Created concept art, previsualizations, and developed looks.

    - Estimated projects for bids and reviewed deliverables for quality control.

    - Developed tools, techniques, and presets for the artists and asset library.

    - Collaborated with artists and programmers to design and optimize pipeline,

    integrate and develop software, and manage assets and rendering.

    - Led a creative team to build 3D assets for a VR art exhibit for Crystal Bridges.

    - Mentored junior artists to develop their skills and understanding of software.

  • Senior VFX Artist / Generalist at Mutiny FX
    August 2016 - August 2018

    Created visual effects and motion graphics utilizing 2D and 3D software.

  • Junior VFX Artist / Generalist at Mutiny FX
    August 2012 - August 2016

    Composited 2D visual effects, designed and animated 2D motion graphics.