Eric Michel

Eric Michel is currently working at Pollinate as a Junior 3D Developer, where they started in July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a 3D Generalist at Pollinate from February 2021. In this role, they supported 3D artists in developing customizable 3D products for online retail clients and occasionally created these products himself.

Before joining Pollinate, Eric worked as a Freelance 3D Technical Artist from July 2019 to July 2022. Eric was also a 3D Fashion Technologist at Embodee from July 2018 to July 2022. During this time, they gained experience in the field of 3D modeling and technical aspects related to fashion.

Eric started their career as a Freelance 3D Artist in February 2018 and continued until July 2022. Eric worked on various freelance projects utilizing their skills in 3D design.

Prior to their freelance work, Eric worked at Intervisual Corp. as a Digital Production Lead from February 2016 to January 2018. In this role, they oversaw all phases of digital production, including inventory data entry, 2D/3D processing, and rendering.

Before joining Intervisual Corp., Eric worked at The Art Institute of Portland as a Technical Artist from January 2013 to September 2015. In this role, they were involved in various technical aspects of 3D animation and game production, including rigging 3D character models, using technical tools in software, writing tools in scripting language, animating characters and objects, and solving technical issues that arise during production.

Overall, Eric Michel has a strong background in 3D development and technical art, with experience in both freelance and corporate environments.

Eric Michel earned an Associate's Degree in General Education from Lane Community College in 2003. Eric then went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Oregon, which they completed in 2007. In 2009, Eric pursued a Master's Degree in Teaching from Pacific University. Finally, from 2013 to 2015, they attended the Art Institute of Portland and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Game Art and Design.