Pierre-Francois Gerard
London,London
Summary
Expert in digital architecture, spatial design, and real-time 3D graphics, boasting over 20 years of experience in crafting and delivering immersive experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
15
15
Years of 3D design and visualisation
Work history
Founder, XR Producer
Metaxu Studio
London
08.2008 - Current
- Design 3D environments for web-based events, develop and ship VR applications on Meta Store.
- Expert in 3D modelling, lighting, texturing and optimisation
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Immersionn
London
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Led product strategy and delivered immersive tech solutions across construction safety training and real estate sector
- Manage across-functional team of 8-10 (creatives and developers) through project lifecycles
- Integrate and deploy VR/3D applications from tech partners to match client workflows and business outcomes
Chief Product Officer
Kinetic Art Labs
London
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Shipped TetherballVR to Meta Store—VR game combining interactive gameplay with contemporary art
- Led product development for Guava, AI-assisted XR storytelling tool funded by Innovate UK Creative Catalyst grant
- Built immersive experiences designed as creative canvases for artists exploring room-scale interaction
Research Project Lead
Musemio
London
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Secured XR4All grant to develop Musemio Engagement Calibration Method for evaluating user behaviour in immersive learning
- Shipped Unity plugin using machine learning to track spatial behaviour and engagement metrics in VR
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England 09.2012 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Architecture
Free University of Brussels
Brussels 09.1993 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Information & Communication Science
Université Polytechnique Valencienne
France 09.1999 - 09.2000
Skills
- Product Design
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Visionary leadership
- Tech-Savvy understanding
- Scrum framework mastery
- Strategic partnerships
Timeline
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Immersionn
01.2024 - 12.2025
Chief Product Officer
Kinetic Art Labs
01.2022 - 12.2023
Research Project Lead
Musemio
02.2019 - 07.2021
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2012 - 06.2020
Founder, XR Producer
Metaxu Studio
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Information & Communication Science
Université Polytechnique Valencienne
09.1999 - 09.2000
Master of Science - Architecture
Free University of Brussels
09.1993 - 06.1999