Designer, renderer & Part-time furniture maker

Intro

Max brings years of experience in design communication and visualisation. He is a strong communicator and understands importance of drawing the varied threads of narrative and intent into a readily understood whole with a complimentary visual tone.

His work reveals a deep love for artificial intelligence and the Australian vernacular, expressed through hyper-realistic renders and delicate linework drawings.

Experience
2024
Studio Messa
Designer
2023 - 2024
BKK Architects
Visualisation Designer
2022 - 2023
FloodSlicer
3D Artist
2021 >
Dunolly
Founder & Creative Director
2018
Nice Film Co
Concept Artist
2016 >
Freddie Fiasco Designs
Founder & Graphic Designer
Education
2023
Shillington
Certificate IV (Graphic Design)
2022
Domestika
Certificate III (Animated Typography)
2022
Domestika
Certificate V (Creative Coding)
2019 - 2021
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Design
+ Major - Architecture
+ Specialisation - towards practise
< 2016
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
+ ATAR - 91.75
Trusted By
Time & Place
Mirvac
Nice Studios
URTH
BHA
Virgate
Awards
2021
The University of Melbourne
Design Visualisation Award
+ Whilst undertaking the bachelor of design at The University of Melbourne, my efforts & outcomes for Design Visualisation were recognised & I presented my work in front of an external panel.
2016
Victorian Curriculum And Assessment Authority
Mathematical Methods - Recognition of Excellence
+ Whilst undertaking my VCE studies, my raw score for mathematical methods was noted in a recognition of excellence in the Age Newspaper
2016
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Outstanding Contribution to Sport
+ Whilst undertaking my VCE studies, I extended my level of responsibility to Snowsports. As such Iwas rewarded an Insignia for my contribution to & involvement in the Snowsports culture.
Skills
Highly Proficient
Visualisation
Proficiency in 3DS Max, Vray, Tyflow & many more
Animation
Proficiency in Cinema 4D, Redshift, Houdini & many more
Film Production
Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Red Giant & many more
Graphic Design
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & many more
Proficient
Generative Artificial Intelligence based Design (GAID)
Proficiency in Stable Diffusion, Topaz Suite, DAIN & many more
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Proficiency in Rhino, Lands Design, Grasshopper & many more
Web Development, UI & UX
Proficiency in Webflow, Figma, Wix & many more
Adequate
Creative Coding
Proficiency in Java, Python, Touchdesigner & many more
Testimonials

“Maximillian has proved to be an ambitious self-starter and has quickly slotted into the team of 3D Artists here at FloodSlicer. He is a great learner and absorbs information well. With a creative eye he is keen to share ideas and works effectively in a team situation. He is also very dependable when it comes to work to timeframes and deadlines. I look forward to see how Max continues to develope from this point and expect to see great things from him in the future”

James Orchard

Associate Director at FloodSlicer

“Max produced highly considered, outstanding & poetic work and demonstrated his competence & grasp of the subject matter with depth & determination. He is keen to learn, has an inquisitive mind and is highly self-motivated. He is mature, has strong intellectual and academic potential, a deep thinker with keen interests in life, the arts and the human condition”

Hella Fraziska Wigge

Architect | MSD Studio Leader & Sessional Tutor at the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning - Melbourne School of Design

“Max was determined to prove me wrong... and here i am writing him a recommendation...”

Michael Mack

Subject Coordinator & Senior Tutor at the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning - Melbourne School of Design

“Max exceeded expectation in this project, providing us with a high standard of hyper-realistic work that allowed us to take a considered approach in redesigning our office. His ability to effectively translate our wants and needs into considered visual concepts within short time frames - meant that we were able to efficiently progress through the various stages of renovations with ease. Max has an incredibly creative eye & a strong work ethic. I would highly recommend working with him for any of your visual design needs!"

Emily Medbury

Co-Founder of NiceFilmCo & Executive Creative Director & Advisor of Fungi Solutions

“Max is dedicated to new technology and modern design. Pushing creative ideas through new tools to challenging himself & the assumptions of other creatives & the audience. If versatile and eager met in a Venn Diagram, you would find Max in the middle"

Nathan Millard

Art Director & Graphic Design Educator - Shillington Education

“I had the pleasure of teaching and getting to know Max at Shillington Design College. With his architectural background Max was open and eager to learn new ways and approaches to conceptualise and provide design solutions.

Max flourished during his time at Shillington. Utilising past and present knowledge to stretch and push himself for every project. Max’s attitude and generosity contributed greatly to the class environment. Supporting his peers wherever he could. Discussing design solutions in a mature manner and providing respectful critiques of others work. Max will be an invaluable addition to any team.."

Femi Coppi

Senior Graphic Designer at Design Democracy

“There is no doubt in my mind of Max’s natural ability and creativity but best of all his wholehearted approach to life."

Abigail Jones

Lecturer on MA Collabortive Challenge unit at London College of Fashion
Resume / CV
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Maximillian Gonzales