*Created online multiplayer metaverse experiences in UE5.*Created procedural worlds for multiple ICVFX (In-Camera VFX) projects in UE5.*Provided solutions for unique problems encountered in various ICVFX projects in UE5/D3, including blockbuster Hollywood movies & Netflix series.

(Registered a NZ company entity so that I could provide contracting services to companies abroad.)*Provided programming, tech art & VFX for multiple clients in UE4-5.

The only Technical Artist on two unreleased AAA games in UE4, Living Dark and an unannounced title. Primary tasks included:• Establishing best practices for 3d artists• Creating Blueprint tools for level designers• Creating backdrop animated cities, crowds & skyscrapers • Developing weapon customizations• Creating VFX’s & materials

Apart from helping out with minor tasks for Mr. Luma Games’ first two games I took on a larger role for Mr. Luma’s Cooking Adventure (iOS, 2016). As the teams only tech artist in the I created and implemented:*Animated dynamic branch shadows (a rare feat for mobile games)*Next-gen-looking water shader optimized for mobile.*Particle effects & animations.*App store, Google Play & Youtube trailer.

Developed children's games made in Unity released for iOS, Android & Kindle. Over the course of 2 years I was a involved in 16 released titles. As the company's only Technical Artist I worked on a wide variety of tasks:• Creating & Implementing VFX's• Writing Shaders (CG & Shader Forge)• Performance Optimization• Animations & Rigging• Cleaning, Optimizing & Exporting Assets• Lighting Workflows• Asset Management• Developing Unity Prototypes for Pitching Techniques.

With the Lead VFX Artist leaving the company before release of APB, I took over his responsibility to have all effects finished & implemented before launch. My responsibilities included:• Optimized & implemented several hundreds particle effects.• Delegated & oversaw tasks across several programming teams to enable proper implementation.• Managed & trained junior & freelance VFX artists.• Created VFX's myself, usually more technically advanced ones, such as exploding a big aquarium that covers a room with water.

Worked on persistent online shooter APB in Unreal Engine 3, assets in 3ds Max.• Modeled & textured "next-gen" environment props. • Created an extensive library of environment textures & shaders for all artists to use. • Scripted tools to improve exporting workflow to our proprietary architecture editor.

Worked on persistent online shooter APB in Unreal Engine 3, assets in 3ds Max.• Modeled & textured "next-gen" environment props. • Created an extensive library of environment textures & shaders for all artists to use. • Scripted tools to improve exporting workflow to our proprietary architecture editor.