He illustrated for Get Smart, Rush Hour 3, Monster House, Poseidon, Sky High, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

He is otherwise credited with The Chronicles of Riddick, The Terminal, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, The Nutty Professor, Sleepless in Seattle, and James Cameron's The Abyss.

After two years of maintaining an undeclared status at the university, and six rejection letters from the Cinema School, Dochterman chose to look for work.

Dochterman spent a year working as a model builder, prop maker, graphic artist and gofer allowing him to gain professional experience.

Then, a friendship with a fellow USC student led him to working for director James Cameron to help restore full size props and models from the film Aliens.