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Jan Szyja

Senior

3D Art
Modeling
Physically Based Rendering (PBR)

Hello, Servus and cześć! I'm Jan, a visual creative with a background in 3D, character design and digital production, working at the intersection of craft, storytelling and direction.

Biography

Over the past years I've worked in agencies and as a freelance artist, collaborating closely with clients and teams to bring new ideas, briefs and constraints into visual compelling outcomes.

Now, I am focusing on Art and Creative Direction: shaping not only aesthetics but interactive experiences. From shaping visual concepts and defining tone and consistency, to guiding execution from early exploration to final delivery.

I love diving into storytelling, cinematic framing and creating moments that communicate emotion and intent.

But of course, there is more to life than art and work! Hanging out with a chill drink, playing some good old couch coop games, dive into a singleplayer experience, or just having a nice talk - count me in! If you see me at THU (or any other event) - don't be shy! Let's talk :)

Skills

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Software

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Languages

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Work Experience

2021 – Present day

Art Generalist & Art Director

mld digits GmbH (Munich)
Creating immersive AR, Web and PC-Applications for Marketing purposes in manufacturing industries. Art Directing projects and taking care of both 2D and 3D related work in production.

2019 – 2022

Character Art & Design / CG Art

Freelance (Bad Kohlgrub, Germany)
Sculpting, modelling, texturing characters and props for games and others

2014 – 2020

Multimedia Designer

Seitwerk Gmbh (Uffing am Staffelsee, Germany)
Creating various multimedia content such as animations, videos, e-learning in 2D & 3D from start to finish. Managing a small team and freelancers (if needed for a project).

Education

2011 – 2013

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

SAE Institute

Game Art & Animation / Interactive Entertainment