Cross-Functional Technical Writer

Balanced logical and creative brain halves cooperatively engaged as TECHNICAL WRITER and TECHNICAL ARTIST—the “smARTist”. Ha! ;-)

Over 25 years of analytical and objective problem solving, written and visual work on award winning, internationally recognized, and technologically advanced products and services—over 200 in fact!

James, an Air Force veteran, is a Senior Technical Writer and Team Lead for Scientific Research Corporation. Through this leg of his career, James has produced written material for the federal and state governments, military, and allied nations.

The greater portion of his career was based around pioneering advanced 3D technology, 3D graphics and animation, digital photography, and GUI design. All positions pushed experience in leadership, technology, and design further.

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Industries

Federal and state government, military, vehicle, software and hardware development, game, broadcast TV, episodic TV and theater animation, child development, and architecture.

Skills

Problem solving, future proofing, developing successful processes, planning, team building, collaborate and share, technical writing, 3D graphics, illustration, photography, drone piloting, video editing, and color grading.

Positions

Sr. Technical Writer - Team Lead, Quality Editor, Technical Artist, Sr. Technical Director, Creative Services Art Director, 3D Studio Manager, Engineering Services Manager, GUI/UX Designer, and FX Designer.

Awards

Emmys, patents, Best of Comdex, Best of NAB, SIGGRAPH, and industry magazine awards. James’ work has been featured in professional and consumer software, magazines, theater, and on TV around the globe.

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The above images represent: CAD illustration (Cummins engine), 3D Graphics (Mini Cooper), Photoshop (all), macro photography (stamin), lighting and technical control (all), and storytelling (the spy pistol).

KiXEL.studio is located in Charleston, SC area after recently moving from the Sierras where the drone demo reel was sourced. The drone video will be updated soon with the new KiXEL STUDIO logo.

All web contents are created by and property of James and KiXEL STUDIO, ask for permission to use.