Jasper Wu

Creative Technical Artist specializing in pipeline automation, 3D rigging systems, and Python tooling for Blender. Creator of the JRT Add-On Suite — modular production tools streamlining rigging, shading, and mesh operations. Experienced in building scalable content pipelines for animation and generative AI applications.

Founder / Technical Director - Cupencil Productions - Remote

(2019-01)

• Founded and led an independent animation studio developing stylized 3D storytelling pipelines.
• Engineered the JRT Add-On Suite, a set of Blender Python tools that automate rigging, shading, and asset management—streamlining production and cutting setup time by over 60%.
• Directed technical art for the Transformers G3 series, overseeing modeling, rigging, and animation from concept to render.
• Mentored artists on Python scripting, Blender API integration, and pipeline optimization.

3D Artist - Sawhorse Productions - Remote

(2024-01)

• Produced high-quality 3D assets and animation for interactive and narrative media.
• Collaborated with engineers and directors to integrate optimized models and rigs into real-time environments.
• Developed automated tools to accelerate production and ensure consistent visual quality.

3D Animator - Newscape Studios - Remote

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Created cinematic animations and character rigs for large-scale game machinima productions.
• Optimized animation pipelines and assets for real-time rendering in Unreal Engine.
• Worked cross-functionally with editors and sound teams to meet tight deadlines.

3D Animation Intern - Game Shift - Remote

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Animated characters, weapons, and props for a third-person game prototype.
• Built custom rigging setups and streamlined import/export workflows from Blender to Unreal Engine.

B.S. - Data Science & Statistics - University of California, Santa Barbara (2023-12)