Joy T. Email & Phone Number

Joy Tien stands out as a seasoned Senior 3D Artist at BUCK, showcasing excellence as both a 3D lead and a skilled generalist, specializing in look development and lighting for animated commercials, AR, and VR projects. Her artistic imprint is evident in the creation of playful characters, sophisticated materials, and vibrant lighting, resulting in visually captivating experiences. Going beyond her creative mastery, Joy closely collaborates with BUCK's Creative Technology team, where she plays a crucial role in shaping the 3D workflow for cutting-edge AR & VR projects. Serving as a vital bridge between CG and technology, Joy contributes significantly to the innovative endeavors at BUCK.With an impressive client roster including Meta, Amazon, Apple, Planter, Mailchimp, Sherwin Williams, Nike, and Coca-Cola, Joy has solidified her position as a sought-after professional in the industry.A passionate advocate for art and technology, Joy extends her expertise beyond the studio. As a featured speaker at conferences like Dash Bash in NC, Raleigh, and engagements at educational institutions such as Taipei National University of the Arts, Pratt, and the School of the Visual Arts in New York, she actively contributes to the development of emerging talent.Between 2016 and 2019, Joy held the position of board member at large for the NYC ACM SIGGRAPH chapter, where she played a pivotal role in orchestrating industry events, crafting engaging promotional graphics, and nurturing a vibrant sense of community. Subsequently, from 2021 to 2022, Joy served as a valuable member of the Production Session sub-committee for the ACM SIGGRAPH annual conference, actively contributing to the curation of high-caliber content for the community.Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, Joy is a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee at BUCK, and she generously volunteers as a mentor for Women in Animation’s Mentor Circle Program, actively shaping the future of the industry.Outside of her professional endeavors, Joy channels her creativity into personal projects involving mixed media, hosts art shows, and finds inspiration through travel. In 2023, she showcased her artistic talent in a solo exhibition at Artbean Coffee Roaster, a testament to her multifaceted artistic journey.

Listed skills include Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, and 22 others.

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  Senior 3D Artist

  Buck

  Jan 2021 - Present - New York, United States

  Featured Projects:◂Git Hub "Git Universe", 2023, Keynote Animation for Conference◂Company " Unannounced Project", 2022- 2023, VR Game Experience Production◂Meta " Dior", Retail AR App- VIP Event, 2022◂Planters, "A Nut Above", 2021, web commercial◂Ally Bank, “Adventures with Zeee Bucks”, 2020, AR App DevelopmentResponsibilities:• Successfully led and oversight AR/ VR projects with CG expertise for creative technology projects• Develop leadership skills and training younger artists in the CG pipeline• Work with CG leads to populate shading & lighting setups for various shots• Lead sub-teams such as texturing, shading, and lighting to ensure the team hits the art direction targets• Work as a CG liaison and ensure the production transfer smoothly between departments• Testing 3D production workflow to establish proper pipeline for VR/AR projects