Alex Jenter

Work

1. jun '24 – now Upset Studio ⟶

   Web Developer / Creative Coder

   Bridging the gap between Swiss graphic design heritage and modern interactive technology.

   • Interactive 3D via React Three Fiber
   • Custom canvas-based creative tools
   • Technical implementation of design systems
   • Consulting on digital production & feasibility
2. apr '21 – jun '24 kunstbetrieb ⟶

   Technical Lead / Digital Artist

   Using my background in design and my passion for tech to help artists create innovative experiences.

   • 3D data acquisition, processing and modelling
   • CAD, simulations and dynamics
   • Generative / procedural design
   • Consulting on matters of production
3. sep '18 – feb '21 hinderlingvolkart ⟶

   Full Stack Developer

   Building backends and defining processes in one of the leading Swiss digital agencies.

   • Infrastructure & operations
   • Collaborating within cross-functional teams
   • High profile clients
4. dec '15 – aug '18 attribute ⟶

   Web Developer

   Focused on frontend architecture with specialized work in React and Canvas.

   • UX & information architecture
   • Interactive prototype development
   • UI concept & execution
   • Multi-sector client portfolio
5. dec '14 – dec '15 ETH PDZ Zurich ⟶

   Scientific Assistant

   Design lead and technical consultant for the pd|z Product Development Group Zurich.

   • Rapid manufacturing & 3D printing
   • Digital workflow optimization
   • Web development
   • Video production & editing
6. jun '14 – nov '14 FOTOKITE ⟶

   Head of Design

   Responsible for the design of early mockups, 3D printed prototypes and protective shells at Sergei Lupashin's ETH spin-off.

   • Design consultancy
   • Marketing
   • UI
7. feb '14 – sep '14 THIS WEBER ⟶

   Industrial Designer

   Drafting of plans and CAD drawings for Möbel Pfister's furniture collection.

   • 3D visualisation
   • Documentation & specification
8. sep '13 – jan '14 ZHDK VID ⟶

   Scientific Assistant

   Technical assistance including usage of tools such as Rhino3D and Grasshopper in a professional context.

   • Design automation
   • Experimental workflow
9. sep '12 – may '13 CHRISTOPHE MARCHAND ⟶

   Project Partner

   Applying my ideas of automated design variant generation to a business case in the renowned atelier of Christophe Marchand.

   • Generative / procedural design
10. may '12 – jun '12 ZKB ⟶

    Project Lead

    Commissioned, after winning a student competition, with the design and execution of the first prize trophy for the ZKB sustainability award for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    • 3D print and mold making
    • Molding techniques
    • Direct client contact
11. jun '11 – aug '11 QUO

    Industrial Design Intern

    Design and model making for a gait trainer, graphic design for the corresponding CTI poster, design and technical solutions for a humanoid robot.

    • Project work in the field
    • Constructional drawing
12. jun '99 – aug '03 NORBERT LOHRER ⟶

    Apprenticeship as a Carpenter

    (Eidg. dipl.) Working on small-scale furniture production and high quality interiors.

    • Attention to detail
    • Batch production