Erik Paynter
28 years / Atlanta / Freelance
Seasoned CG Generalist, bringing 27+ years of diverse CG and
VFX expertise, including Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting,
Scripting, and Compositing. Passionate about innovative
technologies and processes. Adept at leading solo or team
projects, with notable experience as CG Lead, Animation
Supervisor, and CG Supervisor.
EXPERIENCE
Senior CG Artist
Warner Bros Discovery/Warnermedia
01/2006 - 07/2023
CG Supervisor
Kleiser-Walczak/Synthespian Studios
06/2001 - 01/2006
CG Artist
Aston Entertainment
06/2001 - 01/2006
CG Artist
Sonalysts Studios
10/1997 - 10/1999
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
3D modeling • Texturing • Rigging • Lighting
Animation • VFX • MoCap • Pipeline Dev
Animation Production • UE Blueprints • Python Scripting
Maya • 3DS Max • Houdini • C4D
Substance Painter • Mudbox • Zbrush
Unreal Engine • Unity • After Effects Nuke
Photoshop • Syntheyes • PFTrack
