Experience

• Character Artist at Mountaintop Studios

  June 2023 - March 2025

• Character Art Intern at Epic Games

  United States of America

  October 2022 - April 2023

  • Created game ready models of characters and backpacks, including high poly in ZBrush, low poly/UVs in Maya and baking in Marmoset Toolbag
  
  • Textured backpacks in Substance Painter and imported/set up materials in Unreal Engine
  
  • Communicated with and worked alongside art leads to iterate on models in order to meet Fortnite's standards
  
  • Collaborated with other departments like implementation and tech animation to prevent
  
  pipeline issues
  
  • Utilized Perforce to integrate assets into the UE project and followed established naming conventions

• 2D/3D Game Artist at Cat5 Studios

  Orlando

  May 2020 - May 2021

  • Modeled and textured 10+ game ready creatures in addition to creating texture variations for the main human playable characters
  
  • Designed, modeled and textured organic and hard surface props for UE4
  
  • Participated in weekly calls with team members to provide/receive feedback and check on progress towards upcoming deadlines

• Prop/Model Shop Intern at Universal Creative

  Orlando

  January 2019 - August 2019

  • Assisted with building, texturing, and painting a highly detailed scaled model for the upcoming Epic Universe park
  
  • Worked with the Prop department on fabrication and installation of props for various projects at Universal Orlando Resort including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  
  • Followed the Art Director's vision to paint props/miniatures and sculpt realistic faux textures
  
  • Utilized and further developed skills such as scenic painting, molding & casting, sculpting, carving, and working with 3D prints

• Scenic Painter at KHS&S Contractors

  Orlando, United States of America

  February 2018 - December 2018

  • Worked on scenic projects at major theme parks in Orlando:
  
  - Walt Disney World – Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
  
  - Universal Orlando Resort
  
  • Coordinated with my team members to match sample props and follow art director’s vision
  
  • Learned various techniques of applying stains and paint on concrete and other surfaces
  
  • Worked at a construction site under adverse weather conditions and pressure of multiple deadlines

• Art Instructor at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center

  Orlando, United States of America

  January 2018 - May 2018

  • Taught an art class for students with no previous art experience
  
  • Demonstrated how to create watercolor paintings step-by-step
  
  • Organized a course of 5 months teaching new painting techniques and art fundamentals