Elena Gurchinskaia

Designer

Austin, TX, USA
Hello, I'm Elena, a versatile creative professional based in Austin, Texas. With over 10 years of experience as an Immersive Experience Visual Designer, I have excelled in visually communicating environments through architectural and interior design visualization.

I hold a Master's Degree from St. Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design, where my major was in Environmental Design. Traditional painting and drawing were a significant part of my curriculum, nurturing my growth as a professional artist. Visual aesthetics are my passion, and over time, I have evolved my traditional art skills by embracing new and emerging technologies.

Recently, I decided to expand my horizons and am currently studying full-stack development. This exciting transition allows me to combine my artistic background with cutting-edge technical skills. As a result, I now have the expertise to create not only photorealistic renderings, video animations, virtual reality experiences, motion graphics, and illustrations but also immersive and interactive digital solutions.

Visualizations continue to be my key-value add to projects, enabling designers and clients to identify potential design and construction issues swiftly and make informed decisions. By integrating full-stack development into my toolkit, I now have the power to bring even more dynamic and engaging experiences to life.

I'm enthusiastic about collaborating on innovative projects that marry creativity and technology. Let's work together to bring your vision to reality with a blend of artistic finesse and technical expertise. Reach out, and let's embark on a journey of boundless creativity and innovation!

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Work Experience

Horn & Hooves

Founder / Immersive Technologies Visual Designer

I help people to visually communicate a client's work environment throughout the design process. I am specializing in Renderings, Animations, and Virtual Reality.
December 2015 - Texas, United States

WGI

3D Renderer / Visualization Artist

June 2020 - June 2023 Texas, United States

SKG

Innovation Designer

At SKG, I applied my architectural, artistic, and tech knowledge for creating animations, VR, renderings, motion graphics, illustrations, and hand drawings.
I also helped SKG to create visuals that are shared internally for processes and other various projects that help build more effective communication between departments.
April 2018 - Texas, United States

Freelance

Architectural Visualization

September 2009 - December 2015 Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Self-Employed

Artist

2005 - Austin, Texas, United States

Education

Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy Of Art And Design

Master's Degree

Environmental Design
September 2009 - July 2015 Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Austin Community College

Architectural & Engineering CAD Certificate

May 2017 - December 2017 Austin, Texas, United States

Languages

English (Advanced),
Russian (Native),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Animations, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Auto CAD, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Motion Graphics , Unreal Engine, Virtual Reality, VRay,