Charles Paek

About Charles Paek

Commercially represented and award-winning CG/VFX Post-Production Supervisor and Head of CG with 15+ years of experience.Through my career in-house, agency-side, and studio-side, I have worked as a Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Senior Lighting Artist, and Creative Director. My strengths lie in my solid management styles and deep insight into the industry from inside out through all various client types and phases of production. I have worked tirelessly (and happily) to develop high-end and photoreal design in all projects in some of the most demanding (yet rewarding) creative environments imaginable.Having worked on creative projects for clients such as Lexus, Target, Acura, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Marvel Films, Skydance, Paramount, and Universal Pictures to name a few, I was able to garner a VES nomination and a Clio win while working at both Digital Domain and Mirada.

Experience

1. Head of Cg and Creative Director

   Mr. Wolf

   Sep 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   As the Head of CG at Mr. Wolf, I lead the commercial and film/TV services across multiple key locations, including Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, and Atlanta. My responsibilities encompass the development and management of the 3D pipeline, crafting compelling creative pitches, meticulous budgeting, and comprehensive oversight of all CG operations. My role ensures the seamless integration and delivery of high-quality visual effects across diverse projects that include multiple season of the Walking Dead, One Piece for Netflix, Pachinko, White Lotus, and feature films like the Barbarian, driving both creative excellence and operational efficiency.

Education

• New York University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Visual Effects
• Film
• Film Production
• Post Production
• Lighting
• Feature Films
• Art
• Maya
• 3d
• Animation
• After Effects
• Compositing
• Computer Animation
• Texturing
• Layout
• Commercials