Andrew Nelson Email & Phone Number

Co-Developing with inXile Entertainment working on Clockwork Revolution• Work closely with Art & Tech Artist to set high standards in developing workflow, tools, and processes pertaining to UE5• Create & Balance the emotional resonance set-forth while having the technical understanding of performance implications with real-time lighting.• Proactively identify obstacles and create solutions to mitigate the impact for game production.• Prepare & provide coherent documentation… Show more Co-Developing with inXile Entertainment working on Clockwork Revolution• Work closely with Art & Tech Artist to set high standards in developing workflow, tools, and processes pertaining to UE5• Create & Balance the emotional resonance set-forth while having the technical understanding of performance implications with real-time lighting.• Proactively identify obstacles and create solutions to mitigate the impact for game production.• Prepare & provide coherent documentation for tools & procedures. Show less

• Technical understanding of the performance implications for Nanite & Lumen in UE5 while still balancing between visual quality and efficiency.• Create compelling and dynamic lighting scenarios for gameplay and cinematics for our Lighting systems - bringing levels from rough Design Lighting Blockout to Complete Art Polish.• Working with graphics programmers and technical artists to support the development of new systems and techniques.• Follow the direction the Art Directors have… Show more • Technical understanding of the performance implications for Nanite & Lumen in UE5 while still balancing between visual quality and efficiency.• Create compelling and dynamic lighting scenarios for gameplay and cinematics for our Lighting systems - bringing levels from rough Design Lighting Blockout to Complete Art Polish.• Working with graphics programmers and technical artists to support the development of new systems and techniques.• Follow the direction the Art Directors have established and on occasion help refine the aesthetic through lighting to better establish the desired atmospheric mood for the player. Show less

Remote

Alpharetta, Georgia

• Establish Art Best Practices and standards within the team to drive productivity, quality, and excellence for Lighting systems — bringing levels from rough Design lighting block out to complete art polish and completion. • Lead a team of lighting artists and provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality results.• Working with the Art Director and fellow Lead Artists to establish scope and vision to the level of quality desired for Next-Gen Games and… Show more • Establish Art Best Practices and standards within the team to drive productivity, quality, and excellence for Lighting systems — bringing levels from rough Design lighting block out to complete art polish and completion. • Lead a team of lighting artists and provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality results.• Working with the Art Director and fellow Lead Artists to establish scope and vision to the level of quality desired for Next-Gen Games and Cinematics.• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, specifically Jira and Hansoft.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team in a fast-paced creative environment. Show less

Austin, Texas

• Provide direction/feedback on over 95 in-game assets and cinematic quality assets.• Proactively identifying risks associated with project milestones as well as properly escalating concerns to the appropriate team member(s) and manager(s).• Generate documentation and asset packages for outsourcing, as well as the integration of assets, asset and texture optimization, and support for LOD and collision in the level design.• Facilitate logistics and scheduling between Vendors to… Show more • Provide direction/feedback on over 95 in-game assets and cinematic quality assets.• Proactively identifying risks associated with project milestones as well as properly escalating concerns to the appropriate team member(s) and manager(s).• Generate documentation and asset packages for outsourcing, as well as the integration of assets, asset and texture optimization, and support for LOD and collision in the level design.• Facilitate logistics and scheduling between Vendors to ensure production efficiency. Show less

San Diego, California

• Lighting for cinematics and environments using the game engine technology from the developer of the game.• Work closely with game developers and Lighting Supervisor to understand proprietary engine’s lighting workflows and deliver developer's vision for cinematics and in-game environments.• Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art… Show more • Lighting for cinematics and environments using the game engine technology from the developer of the game.• Work closely with game developers and Lighting Supervisor to understand proprietary engine’s lighting workflows and deliver developer's vision for cinematics and in-game environments.• Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods. Show less

San Diego, California

• Create and supervise of in-game art assets internally and to PlayStation Studios Visual Arts/client specifications.• Responsible for delivering over 200 assets to their final state of production polish.• Provide direction/feedback for in-game and in-game cinematic quality assets.

Remote

• Model custom assets of various LOD states, texture with both existing and custom materials using Substance Painter/Designer.• Deliver work on time, while adhering to high artistic standards.

San Diego, California

• Worked alongside the Art Director and Creative Director (David Jaffe) to establish/redefine the environment art pipeline to set performance and visual standards.• Provided leadership and hands-on art creation for the team on how to drive environment art quality which consisted between creating, directing, and integrating art.• Worked alongside the Art Director and C.O.O. with establishing a streamlined process of Outsourcing and provided feedback for levels and assets created… Show more • Worked alongside the Art Director and Creative Director (David Jaffe) to establish/redefine the environment art pipeline to set performance and visual standards.• Provided leadership and hands-on art creation for the team on how to drive environment art quality which consisted between creating, directing, and integrating art.• Worked alongside the Art Director and C.O.O. with establishing a streamlined process of Outsourcing and provided feedback for levels and assets created internally and externally. Show less

Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Area

• Creation of TODs, Skyboxes, Lighting of numerous spaces to convey an atmospheric experience intentionally set; using proprietary tools.• Concept, Style Guides, Paint Overs, and supporting documentation to help establish and maintain the high level visual direction • Assisted in the Core Technology Group to help establish and implement features for our Lighting tools into our Next-Gen Engine. • R&D for Next-Gen lighting practices and Pipelines.

London, Canada Area

• Utilizing assets, props, effects, and lighting while working closely with the Art Director, Lead Artist and Lead Level Designer in crafting flow and visual storytelling.• Act as the point person in a small team of Level Designers and Artists to communicate and collaborate on reaching the artistic vision for levels.• Aid concept and environment modeling teams by providing references, concept/illustrations, rough models, and supporting documentation for high level visual direction and… Show more • Utilizing assets, props, effects, and lighting while working closely with the Art Director, Lead Artist and Lead Level Designer in crafting flow and visual storytelling.• Act as the point person in a small team of Level Designers and Artists to communicate and collaborate on reaching the artistic vision for levels.• Aid concept and environment modeling teams by providing references, concept/illustrations, rough models, and supporting documentation for high level visual direction and vision.• Ensure high level of refinement through bug-fixing, optimization and polish. Show less

• VES, LLC (2019)• BLACKFOOT STUDIOS (2013)• TIMBUK2 STUDIOS (2010)• NEW FUEL STUDIOS (2009)• INCOGNITO ENTERTAINMENT (2006) ▣ Warhawk (PS3) • CRAZYBRIDGE STUDIOS (2005)

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Low/High polygon modeling, texturing, material creation of next-gen environmental game assets, mentoring artists, and oversight of game level sections. World Builder/Level Layout and prop placement• Created high quality environment art to populate varied levels of Tiberium. Unreal 3 Editor to build entire environments, plus create and manage multiple materials and packages.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Low/High polygon Modeling, texturing, lighting, and level build/layout of next-gen environmental game assets. • Understanding and Experienced in the process of level optimization, lighting and setting up advanced shaders. • Managing the art pipeline of a multiplayer level from start to finish. • Coordinating production of various levels as well as collaborating with other team members/leads

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Designed, Modeled, and aided in the production of various elements on projects through 3D architectural visualization

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Created 3D Architectural representations, presentation materials, and enhanced photographs/interactive web presentations for Clients