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On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Los Angeles, CA, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Hi, I’m
Aron Selimovic
Owner - Manager
Los Angeles,CA
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Summary
Dedicated family business owner and operator transitioning back to games industry, eager to showcase passion, work ethic, and curiosity.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
The Courtyard Kitchen
Owner & General Manager
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined front and back house operations through new systems and processes during onsite expansion, contributing to nearly doubling revenue.
- Created brand and business strategies, focusing on scalability and marketing, from inception to current status.
- Recruited and led a team of over 30 employees, enhancing team dynamics and performance.
- Received consistently positive customer feedback, with satisfaction ratings averaging 95%, by prioritizing excellent service and promptly addressing any customer concerns.
- Developed personal relationships with hundreds of regular customers and clients.
Big Boot Stoodts, LLC.
Designer & 3D Artist
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Modeled and curated optimized 3D assets, including UVs, materials, textures, and lighting management to enhance visual quality in 3D environment.
- Managed asset implementation into Unreal.
- Designed core gameplay mechanics and performed rapid-level testing using an integrated tool developed by a team engineer.
- Utilized effective communication skills to coordinate efforts among a team of 14, managing workflow through Git, resulting in the successful completion of all planned goals ahead of schedule.
- Developed and launched 'Ballad of the Masked Bandits' on Steam, contributing to successful game release and player engagement.
Paradox
Designer & 2D Artist
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Designed puzzles and levels that integrated with project progression and narrative to elevate player experience.
- Created and animated 2D character and environment art to enhance visual storytelling.
- Led a team of 2 to meet project deadlines, ensuring consistent progress and quality of deliverables.
Education
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts from Film and Media Arts with emphasis on Entertainment Arts and Engineering, Specializing in Production and 3D art/modeling
01-2020
Skills
- Team management
- Business strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Workflow coordination
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Maya
- ZBrush
- Photoshop
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
Languages
English
Native language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Serbian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Croatian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Limited
A1
Interests
Gaming
Game Development
Technology
3D Graphics
Building Business Relationships
Timeline
Owner & General Manager
The Courtyard Kitchen
01.2020 - Current
Designer & 3D Artist
Big Boot Stoodts, LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Designer & 2D Artist
Paradox
01.2018 - 01.2019
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts from Film and Media Arts with emphasis on Entertainment Arts and Engineering, Specializing in Production and 3D art/modeling