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
2008.08 - 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
2024.01 - 2025.12
- 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
2022.01 - 2023.12
- 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
2019.02 - 2021.07
- 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 2012.09 - 2020.06
Master of Science - Architecture
Free University of Brussels
Brussels 1993.09 - 1999.06
Master of Science - Information & Communication Science
Université Polytechnique Valencienne
France 1999.09 - 2000.09
Skills
- Product Design
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Visionary leadership
- Tech-Savvy understanding
- Scrum framework mastery
- Strategic partnerships
Timeline
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Immersionn
2024.01 - 2025.12
Chief Product Officer
Kinetic Art Labs
2022.01 - 2023.12
Research Project Lead
Musemio
2019.02 - 2021.07
Doctor of Philosophy - Computer Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
2012.09 - 2020.06
Founder, XR Producer
Metaxu Studio
2008.08 - Current
Master of Science - Information & Communication Science
Université Polytechnique Valencienne
1999.09 - 2000.09
Master of Science - Architecture
Free University of Brussels
1993.09 - 1999.06