Summary
Environment Artist
Brandon Volpe was born and grew up in the Metro-Detroit Area. He first began interested in Architecture and Engineering. He became interested in renderings and then he went on to learn 3D animation at Macomb Community College and from there he went on to a 4 year college in Grand Rapids Michigan called Ferris State University and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Digital Animation and Game Design.
He specializes in 3D and materials and creating texture and takes pride of his ability to quickly create anything into 3D no matter what form it is given to him. He’s had the chance to do many things and wear many different hats. He has created 3D models for products, scenes, environments, props, materials, landscapes, game cinematics, and has done some game designing and publishing for his game studio at Frog Invasion Games. His knowledge and skills have allowed him to create amazing 3D models, structures, environments and materials. He strives to do the most outstanding work and continues to raise the bar on every new project.
Professional website:
https://www.BrandonVolpe.com
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my work or for freelance opportunities. For more information about my experience, please see my LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonvolpe
For more see
https://linktr.ee/BrandonVolpeStudio
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ViewSkills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameStreet's Disciple
- Year2022
- RolePublisher / Artist
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameSUBMERGE UNDERWATER PRO
- Year2022
- RoleArtist, Designer, Programmer, Developer, Publisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameTEXAS HOLD'EM PRO
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameCHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameCASINO SLOT MACHINES PRO
- Year2021
- RolePublisher, Artist
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameMatch 3
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GameBLACKJACK 21 PRO
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GamePHARAOH SLOTS
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Mobile GameSubmergearia Waters
- Year2021
- RoleArtist, Designer, Programmer, Developer, Publisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GamePIRATE POP BUBBLE SHOOTER
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Video GamePool Practice Table
- Year2021
- RolePublisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Commercial / AdvertisementGear S3 Watch Face Designs
- Year2020
- RoleSmart Watch GUI Designer
- CompanySamsung Mobile
- Commercial / AdvertisementKroll 2016 Dealer Success Guide
- Year2016
- RoleSenior Graphic Designer
- CompanyKroll International
- Commercial / AdvertisementTutorial: Modeling and Texturing a Next-gen Building for Games in 3ds max
- Year2016
- RoleTeacher, Instructor, Artist
- CompanyPluralsight (Formerly: Digital Tutors)
- Mobile GameThe Casino Vault Robbery
- Year2015
- RoleArtist, Designer, Programmer, Developer, Publisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Mobile GameBubblePopHD
- Year2015
- RoleArtist, Designer, Programmer, Developer, Publisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- Mobile GameVietnam Chopper
- Year2015
- RoleArtist, Designer, Programmer, Developer, Publisher
- CompanyFrog Invasion Games
- BookSpace Time and Technology eBook
- Year2012
- RoleArtist, Designer, Writer, Publisher
- CompanyLulu
Experience
- 3D Environment Artist at Frog Invasion GamesClinton Township, United States of AmericaJune 2022 - Present
Worked on and built 6 environments for Street's Disciple a PC Steam Game as an Environment Artist
- Game Designer at Frog Invasion GamesClinton Township, United States of AmericaMarch 2021 - May 2022
3D Environment Artist and Game Designer
Frog Invasion Games
Worked on and built Submergearia Waters Mobile Game at
www.FrogInvasionGames.com - Smart Watch GUI Designer at Samsung MobileDetroit, United States of AmericaJuly 2019 - January 2021
Samsung Mobile Freelance
Designed and produce my own watch faces without the complexity of coding. Created watch faces for distribution in the Galaxy Store.
- 3D Technical Artist at AltiaColorado Springs, and Detroit, United States of AmericaOctober 2017 - July 2018
At Fiat Chrysler on creating HMI’s (Human Machine Interface) for Instrument Clusters, GUIs (Graphic User Interface)
- 3D Environment Artist at Nascent GamesSacramento , CA, United States of AmericaFebruary 2017 - July 2017
Video game art for a game called “Kinship” made in Unity
- Lead Virtual Reality 3D Artist at PixlHutWest Bloomfield, Michigan, United States of AmericaJune 2016 - September 2016
Working with the team on a car configurator VR project using the HTC Vive and Unreal Engine 4
- 3D Instructor at Digital TutorsOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of AmericaOctober 2015 - March 2016
As an instructor with the industry leaders in online tutorials I created a course called “Modeling and Texturing a Next-Gen Building for Games in 3ds Max”.
- Conference Associate Volunteer at Game Developers Conference - UBM TechSan Francisco, CA, United States of AmericaMarch 2013 - March 2016
-I’m proud to be part of a huge family of Volunteer CA’s to help out with the events, session and anything else helping it run smoothly making it the biggest and best gaming convention in the world.
http://www.gdconf.com/ - 3D Environment Artist at Frog Invasion GamesClinton Township, United States of AmericaDecember 2014 - July 2015
Worked on and built 3 Mobile games at
www.FrogInvasionGames.com - Freelance 3D Artist at Various StudiosClinton Township, United States of AmericaJune 2012 - May 2015
I started as a 3D Artist with several freelance projects developing my talent and skills over the years.
www.BrandV3D.com