Raffael Dickreuter, Designer in Miami, FL, United States
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Raffael Dickreuter

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Designer

Location
Miami, FL, United States
Toptal Member Since
October 24, 2022

Raffael has over 20 years of experience in 3D, visual effects, augmented reality, virtual reality, metaverse, and app development. He's spent over a decade working on over 40 Hollywood productions, including Iron Man, Avengers, Superman, Terminator, and the Fast and Furious. Raffael's clients include NFL, Netflix, Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, the US Army, the US Department of Homeland Security FEMA, the Switzerland Department of Foreign Affairs, and the NHL.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Creative Project Supervisor

2018 - PRESENT
Superba AR
  • Supervised and designed 3D augmented reality (AR) experiences and virtual reality (VR) applications. Created 3D visualization videos for brands such as NFL, Netflix, Intel, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, NHL San Jose Sharks, FEMA, and the US Military.
  • Advised brands on creating cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality, metaverse, and 3D visualizations to tell their brand story.
  • Created a mix of design and technology consulting and 3D content creation.
Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Metaverse, App Design, 3D Animation, 3D Character Animation, Motion Design, Motion Graphics

3D Designer for Character Design

2023 - 2023
Node Guardians Limited
  • Consulted with the client about design possibilities for 3D and 2D characters.
  • Discussed with the client about risks, advantages, and options for ambitious projects.
  • Provided the client with advanced knowledge of industry standards.
Technologies: 3D Design, Character Design, Gaming, RPG

Creative Supervisor

2015 - 2019
Viral Social Media Campaigns
  • Created viral photo projects for social media, such as Black Mirror, seen by over 100 million people worldwide.
  • Produced social media content for Giorgio Armani, Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Prada, Macy's, Under Armour, Estee Lauder, Olay, and Four Season Hotels.
  • Involved in social media brand campaigns and viral marketing for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Technologies: Photoshop CC, Adobe After Effects

Lead Augmented Reality Designer

2016 - 2017
SNAP
  • Designed augmented reality brand campaigns for social media and viral spread on a large scale.
  • Communicated directly with the brands to conceptualize and execute their brand vision using augmented reality and putting the user at the center of the experience.
  • Created visual mockups, 3D animations, and augmented reality programming that delivered final visuals and products.
Technologies: Lens Studio, Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Unity, 3D Modeling

Lead 3D Layout Artist

2014 - 2015
DreamWorks Animation
  • Created 3D animations, visualizations, and character animation for the movie BOO.
  • Worked in visual planning, cinematography, effects, animations, and design.
  • Collaborated closely with the director to plan the movie and its sequences.
Technologies: Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects

Virtual Production Supervisor | Senior 3D Previsualization Artist

2005 - 2015
Pixel Libreation Front
  • Worked on over 40 Hollywood movies with the directors to plan action sequences such as car chases, plane crashes, and entire movie elements for blockbuster movies.
  • Featured in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Avengers 2, Terminator Salvation, Man of Steel, The Martian, Captain America 2, Green Lantern, The Incredible Hulk, Superman Returns, Alien: Covenant, Fast & Furious 7, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • Collaborated directly with directors such as Steven Spielberg, Zack Snyder, and Martin Campbell.
  • Developed a virtual camera system that lets the director see virtual sets and plan entire movie parts.
Technologies: Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, 3D, 3D Animation, 3D Character Animation, Effects, Digital Effects, 3D Visualization, 3D Motion Graphics, Animation, Video Editing, After Effects CC
2001 - 2006

Master's Degree in New Media

Zurich University of the Arts - Zurich Switzerland

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