Dylan Marx
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic 3D Environment Artist with 3 years of experience creating animations, props, and environments for school and professional games. Proven track record of collaborating with designers and programmers to improve playability, creating optimized game assets, and leading teams of varying size through production cycles of multiple games. Passionate about learning new software and workflows to improve artistic ability and making immersive experiences for players!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Artist
Eclipse Gaming Systems
03.2024 - Current
- Created VFX within Unity using Particle Systems and Shader Graph.
- Authored unique shader based on each projects need.
- Incorporated feedback from project leads to ensure desired vision/player satisfaction.
- Imported and optimized 3D Models, Sprites, Textures, Shades, and VFX to reduce draw calls and ensure smooth performance.
- Led weekly playthroughs to showcase the current state of each game to project leads/stakeholders.
3D Environment Artist
Leartes Studios
07.2023 - Current
- Modeled and textured over 80 assets, including modular kits, props, and vegetation. Each asset has LOD's and custom player collision meshes.
- Worked with external clients via outsourcing managers on various indie/solo developer projects.
- Conceptualized a playable level with 60 FPS.
- Incorporated feedback from Outsourcing Manager to ensure assets were consistent with chosen art style.
- Interpreted concept art and sketches to create modular kits and props.
Teaching Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and projects, providing personalized constructive feedback to students.
- Proctored 2 weekly labs where students were able to work on assignments and projects.
- Troubleshot and debugged art-related issues.
- Created course content. Such as, lecture slides and assignment criteria.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Games And Interactive Media
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2023
Skills
- Blender (Preferred)
- Maya
- ZBrush
- Substance Painter
- Substance Designer
- Photoshop
- Unreal Engine
- Unity Engine
- SpeedTree
- TreeIt
- Jira
- Trello
Timeline
Technical Artist
Eclipse Gaming Systems
03.2024 - Current
3D Environment Artist
Leartes Studios
07.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Games And Interactive Media
Michigan State University
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