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Marcus Thinn

Orlando

Summary

Innovative Prop Artist skilled in 3D modeling, game asset integration, and visual storytelling. Passionate about enhancing player immersion and experience through engaging game design.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Prop Artist & Game Design

HyperBananas (aka Otisco Studios)
Orlando
06.2023 - 04.2026
  • Developed new games with clear direction, enhancing playability through targeted design choices.
  • Created 3D models for game environments and characters, enhancing visual storytelling and player immersion.
  • Collaborated with developers to seamlessly integrate art assets into game design, improving overall gameplay experience.
  • Collaborated with team to refine artistic concepts and designs, elevating overall visual quality.

Game Designer (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando
08.2018 - 05.2021

•Learning to create distinctive games through innovative art, sound, video, and AI behaviors, enhancing player engagement.

• Learning to establish consistent visual direction for video game mood, environments and characters.

• Developed strong working knowledge of game design, facilitating early identification of potential issues.

Game Tester (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando
08.2018 - 05.2021

• Tested games to pinpoint improvement areas in quality, sound, graphics, and overall functionality, contributing to a better user experience.

• Executed pre-written test cases, identifying bugs and common issues in new games to enhance overall quality.

• Troubleshot bugs to determine root causes, streamlining data collection methods for more effective testing

Game Artist (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Used Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to create images and layouts that enhanced visual storytelling.
  • Created storyboards reflecting development choices and cinematography, guiding project direction and narrative flow.
  • Developed rough sketches for review and approval, facilitating design discussions and incorporating feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media:Game Design Track

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Gender Studies

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • 3D modeling
  • Asset integration
  • Game Design
  • Art development
  • Creative design
  • UX design
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Storytelling

Timeline

Prop Artist & Game Design

HyperBananas (aka Otisco Studios)
06.2023 - 04.2026

Game Designer (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
08.2018 - 05.2021

Game Tester (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
08.2018 - 05.2021

Game Artist (Student)

University of Central Florida, UCF
08.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media:Game Design Track

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Gender Studies

Valencia College
Marcus Thinn