Kryštof Ježek
/ INDEPENDENT CGI DESIGNER
I am an independent CGI designer specializing in art-directed environments, visualization, and motion for brands and studios. I combine realistic lighting, materials, and spatial detail with a strong creative concept. In my free time, I build apps and creative tools that connect art and technology.
Portfolio: krystofjezek.com
Independent CGI Designer
Create art-directed 3D environments, visualizations, and motion work for brands and studios. Lead projects from concept and look development through animation, simulation, rendering, and delivery, working independently or with specialist collaborators. Selected work includes Victoria's Secret, Barbour, and The Mag Wrap.
Lead 3D Artist
Provided 3D expertise and visual direction for identity and campaign projects. Led CGI look development and delivery, mentored 3D and motion designers, and helped the studio adopt more advanced production techniques.
Motion Designer
Created short-form social media ads for clients including Coinbase, ANNA Money, and Hubpay, combining 2D and 3D production. Managed projects from concept to final delivery across a fast-moving growth marketing pipeline.
Visual Designer
Created web, video, and 3D work for Apify's web scraping and browser automation platform, including product animation, promotional content, interviews, and website design.
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Focused on core software engineering principles, including programming, algorithms, and system design. I completed the coursework while gaining practical experience in design and animation, bridging technical development with creative applications.
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
Completed comprehensive curriculum covering JavaScript fundamentals, algorithmic problem-solving, and data structures. Built projects demonstrating proficiency in coding challenges, enhancing skills in software development applicable to web and interactive design.
Tools I Use Daily
3D: Blender, Houdini, Nuke, Cinema 4D (Octane & Redshift)
Motion Design: Adobe After Effects, JavaScript scripting and automation
Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Next.js, Three.js, Python
Selected Personal Initiative
Co-founded a platform that develops custom augmented reality (AR) solutions for brands using Three.js. Gained expertise in web-based AR development and 3D graphics integration with JavaScript.
Built a backend platform to service video mockup templates, integrating user inputs into pre-rendered videos using blending modes and homography.
Developed a custom raytracing render engine in C++. Gained in-depth knowledge of computer graphics principles, ray tracing algorithms, and low-level optimization techniques in C++.
Created and published a 40-hour Udemy course teaching the basics of 3D visual art in Cinema 4D and Octane.
