Experience

• 3D Modeller II at Altered State Machine

  Auckland

  September 2022 - June 2023

  Skills:
  
  -Assist 3D Lead with managing tasks for artist and contractors
  
  -Modeling, rendering, lighting and texturing of high-quality stylized props and architectural environments
  
  -Fluent in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Marmoset Toolbag 4, and Substance Painter
  
  -Asset optimization
  
  -Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  
  -Collaboration with stakeholders to determine look of game characters, sets and props
  
  -Giving and taking on constructive feedback to look of game ready assets.
  
  Achievements:
  
  -Defining look of FIFA, AIFA game models and characters
  
  -Produced visually captivating images for games and marketing campaigns.
  
  -Designed graphics and rendered 3D assets for the FIFA A.I League Mobile game.
  
  -Developed key 3D models from concept to finalization for game engine integration.
  
  -Crafted a realistic 3D model of the Classic Leather Reebok shoe for a Reebok project.
  
  -Maintained, organized folder structures and prepared assets for handover to technical teams and the game engine.

• Technical Artist II at Soul Machines

  Auckland

  November 2017 - July 2022

  3D Artist & Designer
  
  -Developed and refined shader looks in real-time engines.
  
  -Represented the 3D team in daily meetings with stakeholders.
  
  -Mentored and motivated team members at varying skill levels, sharing 3D updates, techniques, and best practices.
  
  -Integrated art assets into content pipelines and in-house software, ensuring seamless integration in real-time.
  
  -Demonstrated research skills, gathered references, and transformed technical drawings into accurate real-world scale 3D models.
  
  -Created visually compelling 3D models, including wardrobe, clothing, accessories, props, and environments.
  
  -Collaborated with a team to produce high-quality 3D models for faces, male and female bodies, and environments.

  3D Scanning & Acquisitions technical Lead
  
  -Supported coordination of the 3D scanning and acquisitions team.
  
  -Led the scanning process of talent using a 3D scanning rig.
  
  -Created comprehensive documentation of scanning processes.
  
  -Assisted the Product Owner in managing schedules for artists.
  
  -Transformed scan data into accurate and detailed 3D models.
  
  -Engaged directly with clients to meet their requirements.

  Technical Artist
  
  - Spearheaded the development of a digital light rig tool (Arnold for Maya), enhancing efficiency in lighting solutions.
  
  - Collaborated with software developers to create efficient tools and automate repetitive tasks.

• Assitant Technical Director at Weta Digital

  Wellington, New Zealand

  August 2017 - November 2017

  Shots department. Diagnostics of renders. Problem solving. Lighting, ATD programme

• 3D Artist at Reihanamations (Lisa Reihana)

  Auckland, NZ

  August 2016 - December 2016

  A great project called 'In Pursuit of Venus [Infected]' which i was very fortunate to be a part of creating as a 3D Artist.
  
  Contracted to Commission 7x 3D realistic traditional canoes/waka using specified references. 3D Modeling, lighting, texturing and rendering.