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Carter Pytel

Houston,TX

Summary

Versatile 3D Artist and Animator with 6+ years of experience producing high-fidelity, game-ready assets and real-time animations for commercial and aerospace clients. Expert in Unreal Engine 5 for cinematic sequencing, motion, and real-time visualization, alongside polished still renders using Marmoset Toolbag. Skilled in converting dense CAD models into optimized low-poly assets while preserving visual integrity, using tools like 3ds Max and Substance Painter with advanced UDIM workflows. Proven track record delivering visually striking animations and renders for brands like NASA, Columbia Sportswear, Nokia, and Intuitive Machines. Creative, deadline-driven, and collaborative—with a strong understanding of game development pipelines and visual storytelling.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

3D modeling and Animation Artist

Intuitive Machines
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 08.2025
  • Optimized and modeled complex aerospace CAD data (100M+ polygons) into game-ready low-poly assets using 3ds Max.
  • Created high-fidelity textures with Substance Painter employing UDIM workflows and vector masking techniques.
  • Developed cinematic animations and mission visualizations for Intuitive Machines and commercial aerospace clients in Unreal Engine 5 and Marmoset Toolbag.
  • Collaborated with engineers, project managers, and marketing teams to ensure technical accuracy and creative alignment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while adapting to evolving client requirements.
  • Maintained a game-development workflow for delivering real-time-ready assets suitable for interactive presentations.
  • Delivered over 16 lunar lander models and 5 full mission animations utilized in various formats across the world.
  • Enabled cross-team collaboration by translating complex engineering data into accessible visual formats.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Game Art And Design

Houston
Houston

Skills

  • Cinematic animation tools
  • Level of detail creation
  • Agile tools proficiency
  • Team collaboration communication
  • Deadline-driven adaptability
  • Creative problem solving
  • Feedback receptivity development
  • Cinematic animation tools
  • Level of detail creation
  • Agile tools proficiency
  • Team collaboration communication
  • Deadline-driven adaptability
  • Creative problem solving
  • Feedback receptivity development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

3D modeling and Animation Artist

Intuitive Machines
11.2019 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Game Art And Design

Houston