Jon Datema

Jon Datema is a seasoned professional in technical design and model making, currently serving as the Technical Design Manager at Adena Corporation since July 2021. With prior experience as Lead Technical Designer at Scenario from October 2016 to April 2021 and as Technical Designer at Lexington from March 2015 to July 2016, Jon has a strong background in visual effects and set design. Significant contributions include work on films such as *The Dark Knight* and *Interstellar* during a tenure at New Deal Studios, as well as various prominent prop designs for clients including Toyota and Lady Gaga while at Merritt Productions. Jon's expertise is further supported by a B.S. in Product Design from ArtCenter College of Design, completed in 2005.