Summary
Work History
Education
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Technical Highlights
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Xinyi (Angel) Duan

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Architecturally-trained 3D Environment Artist and Rookies 2025 Finalist, specializing in realistic, immersive worlds with expertise in modular asset creation and organic sculpting. Passionate about turning imagination into spaces players can truly explore, with a strong foundation in scale, composition, and visual narrative from an architecture background. Thrives in collaborative team environments and enjoys contributing ideas that elevate the final creative vision.

Work History

Freelancer

Art Photon Studio
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Created and finalized mid-poly and high-poly assets for Diablo.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art

Gnomon School of Visual Effects
CA
03-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Proficient in Maya, Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Gaea, Houdini, Speedtree, Marvelous Designer
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Freelancer

Art Photon Studio
06.2025 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art

Gnomon School of Visual Effects

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture

Pratt Institute

Technical Highlights

  • Modular Asset Creation
  • Organic Sculpting
  • Procedural Material Creation
  • Atmospheric Lighting & Composition
  • Level Dressing
  • Story-Driven Environmental Storytelling
  • Collaborative Workflow
Xinyi (Angel) Duan