Kris Kaufman

Kris Kaufman is an accomplished professional specializing in environment and lighting for interactive media, with extensive experience as an Environment & Lighting Supervisor at Frame Machine since May 2019. Kaufman has a diverse background, including freelance work in creating digital environments and props for VR, games, TV, film, and education. The creative journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Previous roles include a Course Instructor for Epic Games, a Senior Unreal Engine Lighter and Modeler at Happy Mushroom, and a Lead 3D Generalist at Blur Studio, where Kaufman honed skills in modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing for various productions. Additionally, Kaufman is the creator and owner of KAUFYSHOP, an online apparel store, and has contributed to innovative projects in immersive mixed reality and educational software throughout a prolific career.