CV / RESUMÉ

DAVID SÖHR
Lighting TD | VFX Artist | Generalist

Contact
📞 076-295-8711 | ✉️ davidsohr@gmail.com | 🌐 www.davidsohr.se

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Driven by passion and curiosity, I've gone from a student to a Lighting TD at one of Scandinavia's premier VFX studios in just a few years. With experience on high-profile productions like The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, I thrive on challenging projects that push creativity and technical limits. Skilled in Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Nuke, I bring precision, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every task, whether lighting, assembly, or creating CG visuals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lighting TD
Important Looking Pirates VFX, Stockholm
Feb 2021 – Present

  • Contributed to renowned productions like The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Ashoka, Lost In Space, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  • Key responsibilities included assembly, environment building, lighting, and slap compositing.
  • Delivered high-quality results under tight schedules, showcasing adaptability and technical expertise.

Freelance VFX Artist
Self-Employed, Sweden
Jan 2017 – Present

  • Created CGI and visual effects for SMASH INTO PIECES' LED backdrop at Melodifestivalen 2024 for their song "Heroes Are Calling" and its music video, now exceeding 10 million views on YouTube.
  • Developed a GPU-based rendering pipeline for the live LED show and supervised VFX shots on location.
  • Continued collaboration with the band, including VFX for the "Afterglow" music video and the short film ARCADIA: THE BEGINNING, where I handled on-set supervision and all visuals.
  • Conceptualized, designed, and developed "Infiltrate", a personal project showcasing my skills in Unreal Engine, blending cinematic storytelling with immersive environments.
  • Collaborated with notable Swedish bands like Dead By April, Avatar, and LBSB, building expertise in motion graphics and 3D production.

Motion Graphics Designer
Twistshake of Sweden, Västerås
Aug 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Worked on 3D motion graphics, gaining hands-on experience with various software and production workflows.

EDUCATION

VFX Artist Program
Xenter, Tumba, Stockholm
Aug 2019 – Feb 2021

  • Among the first students of this pioneering program, gaining comprehensive skills in VFX fundamentals, including CGI, compositing, and motion graphics.

SKILLS

  • Software: Houdini, Unreal Engine, Blender, Nuke, Maya, After Effects, Photoshop
  • Expertise: Lighting, CG rendering, motion graphics, slap compositing, environment building
  • Soft Skills: Time management, problem-solving, multi-tasking under pressure

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Melodifestivalen 2024: Designed and rendered the full-CG LED backdrop for SMASH INTO PIECES, broadcast on Swedish television.
  • ARCADIA: THE BEGINNING: Acted as on-set supervisor and led all visual effects for this ambitious short film.
  • "Heroes Are Calling": Produced 31 VFX shots for the music video, delivering cinematic quality under tight deadlines.
  • "Infiltrate": A personal Unreal Engine project combining cinematic artistry and immersive environment design.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

The pandemic shaped my resilience, teaching me to solve problems independently, multi-task efficiently, and manage my time effectively to balance career growth with personal pursuits. I'm continually eager to take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what's creatively possible.