Resume

RÉSUMÉ

SKILLS

Organic & hard-surface high-res sculpts, retopology, UVs, map baking, materials, in-engine asset setup
Texturing using photo compositing, procedurals, & handpainting; knowledge of PBR theory & best practices
Figure drawing, anatomy, color theory, principles of design, composition, lighting
Leadership, project management, mentoring, technical writing, cross-functional stakeholder communication

SOFTWARE

Maya	ZBrush	Photoshop	Substance Painter	3DCoat
3ds Max	Unity	V-Ray	Substance Designer	Topogun

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

3D Character Artist	Poorly Timed Games	Remote	Jul 2020 – Present
Model & texture 3D characters for unannounced title. Collaborate with Concept Artists & Art Director
3D Art Manager, 3D Operations	Wayfair, LLC	Boston, MA	Mar 2018 – Jul 2020
Identify pipeline needs; propose, lead, & execute cross-team projects; measure business impact & iterate Lead artist team R&Ding techniques for creating photoreal complex surfaces like wicker and fur Define & document technical standards to ensure internal & external artists hit target 3D model quality
Senior Artist, 3D Visualization	Wayfair, LLC	Boston, MA	Dec 2016 – Mar 2018
Lead artist team creating models, materials, lighting, & renders for photoreal images in 3ds Max and V-Ray Work with Seniors to document & teach team standards, and grow the team from 5 to 60 artists in 1 year
Technical Artist, Wayfair Next	Wayfair, LLC	Boston, MA	Feb 2016 – Dec 2016
Create models, materials, and textures, and develop 3D workflows, for VR & AR apps on desktop & mobile Work cross-functionally with engineers (real-time optimization) and creative & copywriting teams (UX & UI)
Adjunct Instructor	Mount Ida College	Newton, MA	Sep 2015 – May 2017
Teach 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, & rendering to Game Art and Animation Bachelor’s students
Freelance 3D Artist	Various clients	Remote	Aug 2009 – present
Hard-surface & organic models, textures, & materials for unannounced title by indie studio Superscience LLC 3D asset creation, optimization, and R&D for Archimedes Digital – augmented reality and virtual reality projects in the humanities and academia, on Google Cardboard/Daydream and Tango-enabled Android devices Cartoon style character models & textures for Rocketcat Games title Dad by the Sword. Platform: PC
3D Artist, Technical Artist	VivEd Learning	Iowa City, IA	Jun 2008 – Jul 2014
Create dissectable models for real-time interaction on PC, mobile, web, & VR for K-12, colleges, & med schools Human & animal anatomy, spaceships, microbiology, environments, & props Create textures for 3D version of Atlas of Human Anatomy, based on Frank Netter MD’s medical illustrations Custom shaders via node-based editor, set up art assets in Unity, lighting, particle FX, material & texture library
3D Modeler & Texurer	Liquid Development	Portland, OR	Oct 2006 – Apr 2008
Organic & hard-surface models, textures, LODs, collisions for AAA clients for PS3, PC, & Xbox 360 games

SELECT TITLES

May’s Journey (Chaima Jemmali, Ph.D. project, Northeastern University):
Handpainted 3D characters for educational computer programming game. Web and PC.
Patio Playground (Wayfair):
Materials, textures, models, lighting, performance optimization, UI, UX for sandbox VR experience. Oculus Rift.
MorgantinaVR (Archimedes Digital):
Environment & prop models, textures, in-engine setup. Advise real-time best practices. R&D. Balance historical accuracy with consistent visuals for archaelogical reconstruction of ancient city. Vive, Gear VR, Cardboard/Daydream, Tango.
Cyber-Anatomy and Cyber Science 3D (VivEd Learning):
Organic & mechanical models, textures, in-engine art asset setup, performance optimization. PC, web, mobile, zSpace.
Rockband (Liquid Development. Client: Harmonix):
Model and texture musical instrument props and set up in proprietary engine. PS3, X360.
Warhawk (Liquid Development. Client: Incognito):
Environment models, LODs, collision meshes. Playstation 3.
Freaky Creatures (Liquid Development. Client: Abandon Interactive):
Environment & prop models & textures. PC, mobile.

EDUCATION

Media Arts & Animation, Bachelor of Science	The Art Institute of Portland	Portland, OR	Jul 2002 – Jun 2007
Creating Stylized Game Assets	CGMA	online course	Apr 2020 – Jul 2020
Advanced Video Game Character Creation	CGsociety.org	online course	Apr 2014 – Jun 2014
Figure Construction and atelier classes	Academy of Realist Art	Boston, MA	Sep 2013 – May 2014