Work Experience

FREELANCE | Raleigh, NC

Game Artist & Designer - May 2016 - Present

• Optimize 3D models to increase quality and performance in game engines or renders; Remodeling where needed
• Create PBR materials with supporting textures
• Improve lighting for lightmaps, as well as integrate reflection and light probes into scenes within game engines
• Design and implement UI assets

THIRD TRACK | Durham, NC

Artist - March 2012 - May 2016

• Built 3D art for training simulators developed for large clients
• Designed and directed art production for a First Person Shooter, 3D Platformer(s), and top-down Dungeon Crawler for the studio; Illustrated 2D art for a mobile puzzle game and many other game concepts
• Prepared UI for implementation on all projects requiring it, including a client project for iOS & Android devices
• Demonstrated 3D modeling, texturing, level design, lighting, 2D UI design & implementation abilities; Performed the role of "Technical Artist" by working closely with the programmers

REPUBLIC OF FUN | Durham, NC

Artist - Jan 2011 - March 2012

• Contributed as an Artist on multiple Facebook and iOS titles
• Developed 3D models and textured asset; Created UI assets
• Produced low and high poly models for use in a game engine or sprite renders

LOCKHEED MARTIN STS - Virtual World Labs | Cary, NC

Multimedia Design Engineer - Aug 2007 - Dec 2010

• Contributed 3D art to multiple Military training simulators and other virtual showcases
• Demonstrated 3D modeling, texturing, level design, UI design, and game engine integration

ICARUS STUDIOS LLC | Cary, NC

3D Art Intern - Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

• Built 3D models and textures for props and other environmental assets for various virtual world projects
• Adapted to the company's internal tools and pipelines

Indie Experience

9 Left Labs | Raleigh, NC

Game Artist & Designer - Jan 2016 - March 2017

• Overhauled game graphics based off the original art wireframe
• Designed, solved, and refined game design features
• Launched marketing, website, and social media graphics and designs

3DrunkMen | Raleigh, NC

Game Artist, Designer, Producer, Project & Community Manager - Aug 2012 - July 2014

• Recruited team members for art, sound, and programming; Managed team as Project Manager & Producer to keep members on task, creating deadlines and milestones
• Led development as Art Director & Game Designer; Prioritized aesthetic style, game flow, and features
• Publicized game marketing, website, and social media; Headed community relations

Education

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS | Raleigh, NC

Associates in Digital Animation - Dec 2006

• Major in Environmental modeling, texturing, and lighting
• Minor in Character modeling, rigging, and animation
• Animation Excellence Award