David Serrano

David Serrano is a seasoned professional in the visual effects and design industries, currently serving as a Senior Digital Paint Artist at Industrial Light & Magic since January 2022. Serrano brings extensive experience from previous roles at notable companies such as Double Negative and Gener8 Digital Media Corp, where responsibilities included compositing, quality control, and mentoring new trainees. Early career highlights include positions as a Paint Compositor at Stereo D and Legend 3D, focusing on matte painting and 3D stereo artistry. Additionally, Serrano has a background in brand and industrial design, having worked with various clients from 1999 to 2009. Educational credentials include degrees in Animation and Modeling Design from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Institute of Orange.