Jon Parker

Jon Parker has a diverse work experience in the field of CGI and VFX. In 2016, they started as a Visualization Artist at the American Museum of Natural History. Jon then became a CG Generalist for the same company from 2016 to 2018. Jon later worked as a Lead Technical Director at the museum from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, they joined Framestore as a Lead lookdev TD for a brief period. Jon then transitioned to Blacksmith VFX, where they held multiple roles including CG Lead in 2020, FX Artist in 2021, FX TD in 2022, and Pipeline TD in 2023. In between their time at Blacksmith VFX, Jon worked at Bodygram, Inc. as a CG Engineer, where they developed an automation pipeline for AI training. Most recently, in 2022, they started working as a Pipeline TD at HiFi3D. Jon's experience showcases their expertise in pipeline development, fabric simulation, and various roles within the CGI and VFX industry.

Jon Parker attended Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting, with a focus on fine arts.