Welcome to Gamedev with Jan!
Jan is a seasoned 3D Animator, Rigging TD, and Technical Artist with nearly 15 years of expertise across TV, animated features, cinematics, and AAA game development. A veteran of the game industry, he specializes in Python scripting, Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, and ZBrush, bringing technical artistry and animation to life in a wide range of projects.
As an industry veteran with over a decade of experience in animation, rigging, techart, and game development, I've had the privilege of working on a wide range of exciting projects.
My career began in television and game cinematics, where I honed my skills as an animator on popular shows like Hotwheels Battleforce V, League of Super Evil, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Monsters vs Aliens TV Show, Leapfrog, and Veggie Tales. From there, I transitioned to rigging in both television and animated features, leading the riggers on Veggie Tales and contributing to the Puss and Boots TV show.
After mastering my craft in television, I set my sights on the world of video games, spending 5.5 years at Electronic Arts where I worked on some of the biggest titles in the industry, including FIFA 2016, UFC2, UFC3, Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville, and Apex Legends.
My passion for cutting-edge technology led me to join Epic Games, where I contributed to the development of Twinmotion, focusing on animated assets and exploring the animated humans initiative, as well as integrating metahumans.
Recently, I decided to embark on a new adventure and joined Thought Pennies to work alongside industry veterans on their highly anticipated RPG game.
In addition to my professional work, I have also taught at esteemed institutions such as the Vancouver College of Art and Design, Vancouver Film School, Capilano University, Langara College - Center for Art and Entertainment, and Vancouver Film School once again.
If you're interested in learning more about my work or connecting with me, feel free to visit my LinkedIn page or check out my recent resume and portfolio.
Welcome to my website!
Here, you'll find my custom-made autorigs, tools, and creations designed for game development and 3D software like Maya, Unreal, and Unity. I specialize in animation, rigging, Python scripting, and technical workflows in Unreal and Maya. I also share weekly content on game development and rigging through tutorials on my YouTube channel and Patreon. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find something that sparks your creativity!
Here, you'll find my custom-made autorigs, tools, and creations designed for game development and 3D software like Maya, Unreal, and Unity. I specialize in animation, rigging, Python scripting, and technical workflows in Unreal and Maya. I also share weekly content on game development and rigging through tutorials on my YouTube channel and Patreon. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find something that sparks your creativity!
Welcome to my website, where I share my expertise and experience in gamedev and 3D software. Here, you can browse and purchase my creations, autorigs, and tools that can be used in popular software and engines such as Maya, Unreal, and Unity. My main focus lies in animation, rigging, Python, Unreal, and Maya. I'm passionate about everything related to these topics, and I'm constantly exploring new techniques and approaches.
In addition to my website, I also run a YouTube channel where I upload weekly videos that cover various aspects of gamedev and rigging. You can find valuable tutorials, tips, and insights that can help you enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.
Thank you for visiting my website and exploring my offerings. I hope you find something that picks your interest, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise with you!
Explore the sections of my website:
- GameDev: Discover my passion project, Beasts Vs Undead. Download the demo, follow development updates, and consider supporting the project.
- Rigs & Tools: Explore my sequential code-based autorigger and other custom tools for Maya and Unreal, designed to optimize your workflow.
- Tutorials: Access free tutorials on my YouTube channel and check out paid courses covering rigging, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, and game development.
- Assets: Browse a collection of 3D assets, including animated characters and game-ready assets for Unity, Maya, and Unreal.
- About: Learn more about me, view my LinkedIn profile, check out my resume and demo reels, and find ways to get in touch.
- Discord: Request access to my rigging and tech animation Discord community, where industry professionals and enthusiasts share knowledge and support each other.