Eric Chadwick
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Summary
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RockstarEric Chadwick is a Senior 3D Technical Artist based in Boston who builds and leads production pipelines for immersive real-time 3D across AR, VR, web, and mobile. He directs creative and technical teams, manages outsourcing and budgets, and owns product roadmaps and developer communities—currently shaping RapidPipeline at DGG after leading 3D strategy and R&D at Wayfair. A hands-on technical artist, he produces photoreal e-commerce assets, is an expert in 3ds Max and V-Ray, and has deep practical knowledge of glTF and USDz standards. An active Khronos Group contributor, Eric has authored and optimized glTF sample models (e.g., StainedGlassLamp, IridescenceLamp), leveraging advanced extensions to improve visual fidelity and reduce file size. He also contributes to the industry as a longtime Polycount moderator and educator, combining studio leadership with tooling, documentation, and training that scale teams.
7 years of coding experience
Github Skills (4)
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Programming languages (10)
Github contributions (5)
KhronosGroup/glTF-Sample-Models
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
glTF Sample Models
Role in this project:
3D Model Developer
3D Model DeveloperContributions:5 reviews, 41 commits, 20 PRs in 1 year 10 months
Contributions summary:Eric primarily contributed to the creation and refinement of 3D sample models within the glTF ecosystem. Their work included building new models, such as the "StainedGlassLamp" and "IridescenceLamp," as well as optimizing existing models for file size and visual quality. This involved extensive use of extensions like KHR_materials_transmission, KHR_materials_clearcoat, KHR_materials_variants, KHR_materials_ior, and KHR_materials_volume. The user also demonstrated expertise in texture optimization, normal map adjustments, and overall model improvements, including geometry and proportions.
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KhronosGroup/3D-Formats-Guidelines
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
Guidelines for artists and developers using Khronos Group 3D formats.
Contributions:1 review, 36 commits, 6 PRs in 2 years
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