Brian Siewert

Education

• College for Creative Studies // Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design 2011

  Employment

• LaDriere Digital Art Studio 2011-2023

  • Designer + Artist

    • 3D Generalist + Retoucher

      • Inspect client data

      • Verify modelers work for correctness

      • Preform light modeling

      • Configure vehicle builds

      • Texture for product correctness

      • Lighting products and environments

      • Render stills and animations

      • Composite renders and photography

      • Retouch assets

      • Create simulations

      • Light rigging

    • Graphic Designer

      • Set type for videos, marketing materials, and websites

      • Help clients design product videos and marketing materials

      • Design client presentations and internal website

    • Art Director

      • Developed look and feel samples for client approval

      • Gave guidance for projects to stay within brand guidelines

      • Designed mock-ups to pitch client projects

      • Select backplates

    In this role, I served as a pivotal point of contact for clients, facilitating discussions to discern their objectives and explore various aesthetic options. Collaborating closely with clients, I engaged in one-on-one interactions to elicit feedback and implement changes, incorporating insights from product specialists and art directors. Convening with clients, I led strategic sessions to delineate creative strategies and articulate project goals. Ultimately, I assumed responsibility for the comprehensive preparation and timely delivery of polished final deliverables, meeting and exceeding client expectations.

    Designed and produced impactful still and motion projects for a diverse range of clients and esteemed advertising agencies, including Stellantis, Ford, UWG, Doner, GTB, Bridgestone, Peterbilt, Meritor, Cummins, and Kenworth.

  • Tools

    • KeyShot

    • Adobe - Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects / InDesign / Premiere

    • Cinema 4D / Blender

    • Maya / 3ds Max

    • RedShift

    • Unreal Engine

    • DaVinci Resolve

    • Many others to a lesser extent either for the project at hand or frequent exploration

  • Skills

    • Design / Art Direction

    • Texturing / Lighting / Rendering

    • Compositing / Retouching / Color Shifts

    • Camera Matching

    • Basic Modeling

    • Motion / Cinematography

    • Creative Process based solutions

• Brand Labs - 2010

  • Intern

    • Designed client newsletters and prepared assets for website production.

  • Tools

    • Photoshop and Illustrator

  • Skills

    • Graphic Design

    • Attention to Detail

A highly skilled and creative designer + artist seeking challenging and interesting opportunities. I am passionate about designing and producing work with an interest in, but not limited to product visualization. Open to diverse opportunities and excited to collaborate with talented individuals to further enhance my skills and contribute to innovative projects.