Jarod Reizian
About Jarod Reizian
Jarod Reizian is a Jr Vfx Artist currently employed at Raven Software in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a background in game design and visual effects, with experience at various studios and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ringling College of Art and Design.
Current Role at Raven Software
Jarod Reizian has been employed at Raven Software as a Junior VFX Artist since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development of visual effects for various projects, utilizing his skills in design and animation. His position at Raven Software is based in Madison, Wisconsin, where he has worked for four years.
Previous Experience in Game Development
Before joining Raven Software, Jarod Reizian held several positions in the game development industry. He worked as a 3D Environment Artist at Flight School Studio from 2019 to 2020 in the Austin, Texas area. Additionally, he served as Game Design Lead at Super Soul LLC for three months in 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. He also worked as a Visual Effects Artist at Smashing Graphics for four months in 2019 on a freelance basis.
Education and Training in Game Art
Jarod Reizian studied at Ringling College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Art & Design from 2016 to 2020. His education provided him with a solid foundation in game design principles and artistic techniques, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jarod Reizian possesses extensive technical skills in various software and tools essential for game development. He is proficient in Maya, Unreal Engine, Zbrush, Substance Designer/Painter, Adobe Audition, and Photoshop. Additionally, he has specialized training in Cascade and Blueprint sub-programs within Unreal Engine, enhancing his capabilities in visual effects and game design.
Voice Acting and Independent Contracting
In addition to his work in game development, Jarod Reizian has experience as a voice actor and has worked as an independent contractor through VoicerKid.com. This experience adds to his versatility in the creative field, allowing him to engage in various aspects of media production.