Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Research Grants Awarded
Publications
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Samira Awad

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

I am a versatile Digital Artist who has experience with different types of Art mediums, from concept art, to using 3D modeling software's like Maya and Blender to create a library of unique assets to later be used in game engines such as Unreal Engine & Unity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Artist/Game Designer

Freelance
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2019 - Current
  • Mastered professional use of Maya and Houdini 3D modeling programs plus gained working knowledge of various other programs like Blender and Zbrush.
  • Utilizes 3D modeling, texture and mapping to create graphics and visual effects.
  • Creates distinctive and appealing games by devising fresh and engaging art, sound, video and AI behaviors.
  • Writes code to determine mechanics and gameplay of new software.
  • Identifies issues with gaming code and implemented debugging methods to ensure that all errors were alleviated.

Graphic Designer

LSU Student Media
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Lead Graphic Designer during Spring 2022
  • Created short film ads to promote different events using Maya and After Effects.
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
  • Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
  • Managed multiple design tasks with short deadlines by prioritizing job responsibilities and monitoring a group of designers.

3D Designer

Korean Institute of Design Promotion
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Participated in the International Integrated Design Camp 2021 creating a sustainable product for people interested in reducing their water usage.
  • Animated a 3d model using Maya demonstrating how the product works.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Art

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2023

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • 3D/VFX software (Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Rhino, Blender, Zbrush, Houdini, Nuke)

Websites

Research Grants Awarded

  2022        “Programming Compostable Art”, 

                   LSU Discover, 2000$ Summer Grant 

  • Worked with my mentor, Dr. Nam, researching and experimenting with different organic materials (Agar & Mycelium) for 3D printing.
  • Processed data and generated reports to distribute to appropriate team members.

Publications

 2023         "Contingent Dreams”,                

                   Co-Author,  https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3569009.3576176    

  • This paper explores the generative role of the human artist, algorithm, machine, medium, and environment in art making.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

3D Designer

Korean Institute of Design Promotion
06.2021 - 07.2021

Graphic Designer

LSU Student Media
11.2020 - 04.2022

Technical Artist/Game Designer

Freelance
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Art

Louisiana State University

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