Summary
Hi, I'm EJ! I've been dancing with polygons for over ten years now. During this time,
I've contributed to three AAA titles, crafting masterful props and captivating
environments, all while mentoring fellow artists at those studios. I'm recognized for
infusing my workplace with positive energy and enthusiastic vibes, and I'm now
actively pursuing opportunities in Chicago, whether remote or local, that are related
to Environment Art Direction and/or Art Creation
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Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameSaints Row V
- Year2022
- RoleSenior Environment Artist
- CompanyDeep Silver Volition
- Video GameFortnite
- Year2019
- Role3D Artist
- CompanyHigh Voltage Software
- Video GameMortal Kombat 11
- Year2019
- Role3D Artist
- CompanyNetherRealm Studios
- Video GameEver, Jane
- Year2016
- Role3D Props Artist
- Company3 Turn Productions
- Video GameOrgan Trail
- Year2012
- RolePixel Artist
- CompanyThe Men Who Wear Many Hats
Experience
- Senior Environment Artist, 1.5 years, Full-time at Deep Silver VolitionChicago RemoteJune 2022 - August 2023
• Concepted and Directed 5 Blocks in SR5 DLC2
• Concepted and Created entire Sunshine Springs Block for SR5 DLC1
• Created, Directed, and Lead Art on two prototype game projects
• Created, Taught, and Implemented UE5 Bootcamp1 Coursework
• Created, Taught, and Implemented UE5 Bootcamp2 for Artist
• Learned a Proprietary Engine to create blocks & to parallel teach UE5 - Hard Surface & Organic 3D Artist, 3 years, Full-time at High Voltage SoftwareHoffman Estates and Remote, United States of AmericaJuly 2019 - June 2022
• Prototyped, High-poly modeled/sculpted, Low-poly Baked, Texture Painted,
and created LODs for Hardsurface and Organic Assets from concept art
• Follow up on Feedback from Epic Games to improve above assets
• Implement Assets into Fortnite using UGS and UE5
• Vertex Painted Damage on destruction Assets
• Encourage and help teammates with art assets and positive energy
• Create Assets for “Fortnite Battle Royale,” “Fortnite Save the World,” and
Seasonal Fortnite Events - 3D Artist at NetherRealm StudiosChicago, United States of AmericaOctober 2018 - July 2007
Create and Implement 3D Assets for Characters.
Concept Ideas or work from an existing concept
Model, Sculpt, Texture, Rig, Weight, and Implement Assets in Engine - 3D Artist at 3 Turn ProductionsChicago, United States of AmericaJuly 2015 - Present
• Create Props and Assets for Ever, Jane with or without concept
• Follow up on Feedback from Leads
• Create User Interface 2D Assets - Art Director and Environment Artist at Yeti Activity : Yeti’s Quest : July 2013 - July 2015Chicago RemoteJuly 2013 - July 2015
• Concept, Design, and Implement eight whole levels that each represent a
different bio-dome of Nepal using Unity
• Give Direction & Hire Artists onto the team for UI and Character Art
• Design/Model eight levels t
• Work with clients to assure their vision is being reached - 3D Modeling Teaching Assistant at Northwestern UniversityEvanston, United States of AmericaSeptember 2016 - September 2016
Taught Maya to 5th and 6th graders with Rachel Nador.
- Contract Pixel Artist at The Men Who Wear Many HatsChicago, United States of AmericaJune 2011 - August 2011
Create splash pages of the Chicago Skyline and Evil Dead Cottage for the awesomely zombified version of Organ Trail.
- Digital Art Tutor at Columbia College ChicagoChicago, United States of AmericaSeptember 2010 - May 2013
Help students progress as digital artists with friendly encouragement, advice, and quick demonstrations.