Summary

Experience

Senior 3D Environment Artist|Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CAAug 2021Present

• Led environment asset creation for critical path areas in an unannounced AAA title, contributing to a 20% improvement in level art iteration speed.
• Developed advanced modular asset kits and texture libraries, reducing asset creation time by 15% across multiple art teams.
• Optimized complex environments for performance, achieving a consistent 60 FPS target on next-gen consoles while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Mentored junior artists on PBR workflows and engine integration, improving team efficiency by 10% and overall asset quality.

3D Environment Artist|Insomniac Games

Burbank, CAJun 2018Jul 2021

• Created over 150 unique environment assets, including props, architecture, and natural elements, for a critically acclaimed open-world game.
• Collaborated with level designers to build and populate three large-scale environments, directly impacting player immersion and narrative delivery.
• Implemented high-quality PBR materials and textures, enhancing visual realism and receiving commendation for attention to detail.
• Assisted in establishing pipeline improvements for asset export and integration, leading to a 5% reduction in art-side bug reports.

Portfolio & Projects

Crimson Horizon (Personal Project)

Jan 2023Present

• Developing a cinematic desert environment in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on advanced lighting and atmospheric effects to convey a distinct mood.
• Utilizing Quixel Megascans and custom-sculpted assets to create highly detailed geological formations and weathered structures.
• Implementing dynamic weather systems and time-of-day cycles to showcase environmental versatility and technical artistry.

Project Chimera (Indie Game Collaboration)

Sep 2020Mar 2021

• Contributed to an indie game project, designing and modeling 10+ sci-fi interior environments and modular assets for a cyberpunk setting.
• Optimized all assets for Unity's URP pipeline, achieving a consistent frame rate on target hardware while maintaining visual quality.
• Collaborated remotely with a team of 5 artists and developers, successfully meeting all asset delivery deadlines.

Ancient Ruins Demo (Academic Project)

Sep 2017May 2018

• Created a detailed ancient ruin environment in Unreal Engine 4 for a graduate thesis project, showcasing advanced material blending and foliage techniques.
• Utilized photogrammetry data to sculpt realistic rock formations and integrate them seamlessly into the scene.
• Responsible for all aspects of the environment, including modeling, texturing, lighting, and post-processing, achieving a final render indistinguishable from AAA quality.

Education

University of Southern California (USC)|M.F.A. in Game Design and Development

Los Angeles, CASep 2016May 2018

• Specialized in 3D Environment Art and World Building
• Recipient of the USC Annenberg Fellowship for artistic merit
• Graduated with a 3.9 GPA, recognized for thesis project 'Echoes of Elysium'

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)|B.F.A. in Digital Arts and Animation

Savannah, GASep 2012May 2016

• Focused on 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Lighting
• Dean's List all semesters, maintaining a 3.8 GPA
• Awarded 'Best Senior Project' for animated short film 'The Wanderer's Path'

Skills

3D Software

Autodesk MayaPixologic ZBrushBlenderSubstance 3D PainterSubstance 3D DesignerMarvelous Designer

Game Engines & Tools

Unreal Engine 5Unity 3DMarmoset ToolbagQuixel MixerPerforceJira

Texturing & Shading

PBR WorkflowsProcedural TexturingMaterial CreationPhotogrammetry CleanupShader Development

Art Fundamentals

CompositionLighting TheoryColor TheoryForm & StructureArchitectural DesignEnvironmental Storytelling

Rendering & Post-Production

V-RayOctane RenderAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsDaVinci Resolve