Brooke Johnson
Brooke Johnson
3D Designer
Chicago, United States

Summary

I am an experienced 3D Designer with a strong background in creating highly detailed 3D models for advertising and prototyping. My expertise spans 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and compositing. I am skilled in working collaboratively within teams, coordinating across multiple departments, and integrating feedback from developers and licensors to bring concepts to life.

Throughout my career, I have worked on a wide variety of projects, including realistic and stylized figurines, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, seasonal decorations, and more. I have had the privilege of collaborating with iconic brands and franchises such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Peanuts, Alien, Betty Boop, and many others. My work includes creating designs for 3D printing and prototyping, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal for diverse product categories.

Looking ahead, I am excited to explore opportunities to apply my 3D design expertise in creating immersive environments, characters, and assets for interactive experiences, further broadening my creative range and technical abilities.

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Skills

Character Modeling3D ModelingLook DevelopmentTexturingAnatomyRenderingCompositing3D PrintingLightingUV MappingRetopologyPortraiturePost-production3D Animation

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
Mari
Mari
Photoshop
Photoshop
Nuke
Nuke
Arnold
Arnold
RenderMan
RenderMan
TopoGun
TopoGun
UVLayout
UVLayout
Modo
Modo
Keyshot
Keyshot
After Effects
After Effects
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Unity
Unity
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter

Experience

  • 3D Product Designer at The Bradford Exchange
    Chicago
    August 2017 - Present

    Responsible for crafting highly detailed 3D models from concept art for advertising, product development, and prototyping purposes. Core responsibilities include high-poly 3D sculpting, 3D modeling, remeshing, UV mapping, texturing, look development, lighting, rendering, animation, and compositing. Expertly create assets for 3D printing and prototyping, ensuring both aesthetic precision and technical functionality.

    Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, licensors, and other departments, to refine and iterate models based on feedback. Responsible for creating production-ready assets, coordinating the keying and preparation of models for prototyping and 3D printing, and ensuring seamless integration of assets across multiple platforms and production stages.

    Proven ability to bring creative concepts to life while meeting client specifications, deadlines, and quality standards for both digital and physical products.