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Julian Basurto

Julian Basurto

Brooklyn

 
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About 

I'm an Experiential and 3D Designer with over 4 years experience in Immersive Design, Architecture, and Creative Technology. I have hands-on experience in every phase of the design process from 3D concept design to BIM management, as well as 3D Visualization and Art. I am interested in lending my skills and vision and teaming up with like-minded companies and individuals to create experiences that can inspire and bring people together.

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Employment 

Agile Lens, New York, NY, US, 3D Designer and Artist (Contract)

- Created a Live Performance Platform entitled “Virtual Idol” where performers can capture their motion using RADiCAL AI and implement it in real-time onto a 3D virtual avatar in Unreal Engine
- Developed UE Environments and animated videos across various projects like Virtual Nightclub Experience “let’s rage”, creating several important components such as customized lighting and 3D assets
- Partnered with key XR companies like RADiCAL AI and Lightshed for presentation on Live Performance technology and application at pivotal RTC RealTime Conference 2023

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
 

Thinc Design, New York, NY, US, Exhibition/3D Designer

- Developed and designed seven-part natural history gallery in Future Museum project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (opening in 2026) depicting the various ecosystems of Wisconsin, including 3D modeling of assets in Rhino and construction documentation in Revit
- Performed effective BIM design and management across CD phase for multiple projects, detailing case layouts, managing asset data, and streamlining drawing layouts in Revit
- Created detailed 3D walk-throughs of two projects in VR, including custom renders and animations made in Unreal Engine, The Wild and Rhino

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
 

Polycam, New York, NY, US, 3D Designer (Freelance)

- Created 3-Part Youtube Tutorial series BUILD YOUR OWN 3D METAVERSE where I instruct users how to capture their friends and objects using Polycam 3D scanning software and create an engaging video game in Unreal Engine (Polycam to UE tutorial video has amassed 12k+ views on Youtube)
- Creative directed multiple 3D and UE tutorials covering several important topics in 3D artist and game design, including character rigging and animation, 3D mesh cleanup and modeling, and UE environment design

May 2022 - Mar 2023
 

Ralph Appelbaum Associates, New York, NY, US, Exhibition/3D Designer

- Designed and developed three galleries in seminal NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ABU DHABI (opening in 2026), including 3D modeling of assets ranging from Dinosaur sculptures to custom casework in Rhino, as well as detailing and construction documentation in Revit
- Produced construction documentation and executed BIM management for significant ilmi Science Discovery & Innovation Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (opening in 2025), including detailing case layouts, developing data tables, and overseeing document delivery
- Collaborated effectively with multiple teams and individuals, including lead designer, content and graphics team to deliver comprehensive storytelling and visual representation

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
 

Kerdeli Studio, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

- 3D-modeled site and buildings including pool and event pavilion for The Aurum boutique hotel and hammam in the Catskills, slated to open Fall 2024 (featured in Vogue)
- Collaborated with lead designer and acclaimed Interior designer Samuel Amoia on building material library and project visualization, including reference library and project renderings
- Rendered comprehensive walk-throughs of the Aurum and produced detailed construction drawing set

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
 

GUESS Inc.?, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

- Produced detailed construction drawings and project sets for multiple GUESS retail locations, including project renders and comprehensive floor plans and sections
- Collaborated with fellow design and management teams to produce bidding documents for new retail jobs, including detail drawings of retail furniture and fixtures made in AutoCAD and Blubeam

Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
 

Tighe Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

- Designed various project proposals and documents for current and upcoming projects, including residences in Redondo Beach, community center in Watts, Los Angeles and more
- Spearheaded updated social media campaign and web design for Tighe Architecture, including photographing projects and editing in Photoshop
- Modeled various projects in 3D software and refined drawing sets in AutoCAD and Illustrator

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture 1

I received my Masters of Architecture 1 at state-of-the-art design institution SCI-Arc.

Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
 

Harvard University Graduate School of Design - Career Discovery Program, Cambridge, MA, US, Career Discovery

I completed the summer program Career Discovery at Harvard GSD. This program gave me hands-on experience into the Architecture Graduate program and solidified my interest in further pursuing my design and architecture.

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, US, BArch, Major in Neuroscience, Minor in Art Studio

I received my Bachelor of Arts at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Wesleyan is a liberal arts school, which allowed me the flexibility to study everything from Oil Painting to Cognitive Neuroscience. I ended my Bachelor's with a degree in Neuroscience & Behavior, while minoring in Art Studio, having completed courses in Architecture, Sumi-e Ink Painting, and Oil Painting.

Aug 2011 - May 2015
 

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