Giovanni De Francesco
About Giovanni De Francesco
Giovanni De Francesco is a Senior Lighting Technical Artist at CD PROJEKT RED, with over ten years of experience in computer graphics. He has previously held positions as VFX Supervisor at Clay Milano and as a Lighting artist at CD PROJEKT RED, among other roles in the industry.
Current Role at CD Projekt Red
Giovanni De Francesco serves as a Senior Lighting Technical Artist at CD Projekt Red, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the visual quality of projects through advanced lighting techniques. His expertise contributes to the overall aesthetic and immersive experience of the games developed by the studio.
Previous Experience at Clay Milano
Before joining CD Projekt Red, Giovanni worked at Clay Milano as a VFX Supervisor from 2015 to 2020. During his five years there, he was responsible for overseeing visual effects projects, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity in the final outputs.
Freelance Work at inVRsion
Giovanni also worked as a Freelancer Lighter TD and Virtual Reality Specialist at inVRsion from 2016 to 2020. His role involved creating lighting solutions for virtual reality experiences, showcasing his adaptability to emerging technologies in the field of computer graphics.
Teaching Experience at Rainbow Academy
In 2016, Giovanni briefly served as a Lighting/Rendering teacher at Rainbow Academy - Digital Entertainment Academy in Rome. His teaching role lasted for two months, during which he shared his knowledge and skills with aspiring artists in the digital entertainment sector.
Professional Background in Computer Graphics
Giovanni De Francesco has over ten years of professional experience in computer graphics. His career includes roles as a Render Artist Consultant at New Architects srl from 2010 to 2020, where he honed his skills in rendering and lighting, contributing to various projects and enhancing his technical expertise.