Robert Ray Johnson

3D Artist | Graphic Designer | Illustrator

Chicago, United States

Summary

An Accomplished 3D & Graphic Designer with a diverse background spanning graphic and UI design, concept design, art curation and event planning, office management and account operations, telecommunications, social media management, campaign marketing, customer service, and brand management. Proficient in diverse skill sets and ability to create innovative driven work while maintaining effective working relationships with peers, internal teams, external project partners, and senior leadership, where applicable. Proactive and adaptable professional dedicated to thriving in a work environment that promotes natural collaboration and growth opportunities.

"Being born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, I have been passionate about working with Chicago-based organizations all my life. Whether it’s designing artwork for local non-profits or collaborating on an art project with Chicago Ideas Week, I have always wanted to have the opportunity to use art to showcase a happier enthusiastic side of Chicago."

-Robert Ray Johnson

Skills

Software proficiency

3ds Max

After Effects

Blender

Illustrator

Manga Studio

Maya

Photoshop

SketchUp

Substance 3D Painter

Marmoset Toolbag

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Unity

InDesign

xNormal

Premiere

Dreamweaver

Affinity Designer

DaVinci Resolve

Canva

Slack

Adobe XD

Figma

Reel

Experience

Graphic + Asset Designer at Freelance
Chicago, US
March 2014 - Present
• Designed high-impact social media, print, and branding assets for clients, including logo production, promotional graphics, apparel design, and editorial illustrations.

• Produced UI, mockup, and 3D visual assets for digital projects, virtual events, and in-game environments.
Studio Manager at Logan Square Pilates + Core
Chicago, US
February 2023 - December 2025
• Managed the studio’s artist residency program including campaign promotion, art curation, event planning, and visual asset creation.

• Collaborated with the marketing team to iterate on designs to grow the studio’s online reach through social media, email campaigns, and local advertising.
Graphic Designer at Echoes of Chicago
Chicago
December 2015 - December 2021
• Created high-quality imagery, flyers, logos, and other design elements for an event promotion organization that curates local artists, vendors, and musicians.

• Developed visual assets for in game 3D environments for virtual reality events.

• Collaborated with creatives to ensure the design elements, including typography, colors, and styles conveyed the vision for the intended event
Graphic Designer at LTC Living
Chicago, US
November 2018 - March 2021
Created effective social, print, and branding assets for promotional fitness-related classes, events, and info, including logo production, informational graphics, and editorial spread layouts.
Graphic Designer at Chicago Ideas
Chicago, US
September 2017 - October 2018
Chicago Ideas | Sept 2017 – Oct 2018

PROJECTS

Youth Design Project – 2018

• Designed the Chicago Ideas’ You(th) division apparel that is inspired by the activities and projects that the organization teams had done over the year with teens and adolescents from the Chicagoland area.

Comcast HELLO Project – 2017

• Designed the exterior illustration for one of many booths spread throughout the city of Chicago in a collaboration between Comcast and Chicago Ideas that encourages cross-community interaction and collaboration between different neighborhoods.
3D + Texture Artist at PHATHOM
Chicago, US
January 2012 - June 2012
• Modeled and textured 3D visual assets for fast-paced VFX projects at a startup studio.

• Collaborated with creative leads to help pitch ideas and support production needs.

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