Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith has extensive experience in the field of 3D artistry. Geoffrey started their career at Volition Inc. in 1998, where they worked as a 3D Artist and eventually became the Lead Texture Artist. During their time there, they were involved in various aspects of the creative process, including concept art, recruiting, and training/mentoring other artists.

In 2002, Geoffrey joined Vicarious Visions as a Senior Artist, specializing in 3D character and environment art, as well as texture art. Geoffrey took on additional responsibilities such as concept art, recruiting, and training/mentoring artists in-house. Geoffrey remained with Vicarious Visions until 2013.

Following their tenure at Vicarious Visions, Geoffrey worked as a Game Arts Instructor at Post University from 2015 to 2018, where they shared their expertise in game art with students.

In 2018, Geoffrey had two simultaneous roles. Geoffrey served as the Lead Character Artist at Sinful Monarchy from January to August, and as a 3D Artist at Hudson Valley Lighting from August 2018 to July 2020.

In 2021, Geoffrey joined Groove Jones as a 3D Artist, where they continued to contribute their skills and expertise.

Most recently, in March 2022, Geoffrey began working at Cheil North America as a Senior XR Artist, further expanding their repertoire in the field of extended reality.

Overall, Geoffrey Smith's work experience showcases their long-standing career in various roles within the realm of 3D artistry, including character and environment art, texture art, concept art, recruiting, and training/mentoring other artists.

Geoffrey Smith has a diverse education history in the field of arts. Geoffrey began their academic journey in 1985 at Buffalo State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Art. Geoffrey successfully completed this program in 1991.

In 1987, Geoffrey Smith attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for a year, focusing on Fine Arts with a specialization in Drawing, Painting, and Music. Subsequently, in 1989, they enrolled in California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and pursued a BFA degree in Art and Music. Geoffrey finished this program in 1990.

During their time at Buffalo State University, Geoffrey Smith also obtained a certificate in 3D - Maya from the University of Toronto in 1992.

It is worth noting that there is some overlapping information regarding the BFA degree at Buffalo State University. While the exact start year is not provided, they seem to have pursued the BFA degree in Fine and Studio Arts at Buffalo State University, first completing it at some point before 1993 and potentially again afterward.

Geoffrey Smith has an additional certification in Maya, obtained from the University of Toronto. However, the specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.