Steve Rowse
Bothell,WA
Summary
I am a versatile 3D Artist with the ability to adapt to diverse artistic and technical challenges across various software development environments. I have over 25 years of 3D art creation in the medical and entertainment industries. I excel in researching new techniques and developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems. I am passionate about creating compelling visual art and thrive in collaborative team settings. I am proficient in a wide range of current software packages and enjoy leaning new ones.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Artist
Surgical Science North America/Mimic Technologies
Seattle, WA
09.2011 - 11.2025
- Responsible for 3D content creation and technical development for virtual reality, Surgical Robotic Simulator including pipeline development, 3D modeling both hard surface and organic meshes, lighting, rigging, animation, UI design and marketing materials.
Vehicle / Weapons props Artist - Freelance
Gala Games - Walking Dead
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for creating weapons and vehicle props.
Creative Director - Freelance
Local Loop
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for designing and creating visual content for print and website.
Sr. Vehicle Artist
Zipper Interactive
Redmond, WA
11.2005 - 06.2011
- Created real world and concept vehicles for M.A.G and other S.O.C.O.M. titles.
- Set modeling and texturing quality bar.
- Responsible for tech development of real time vehicle damage system.
- Worked with scripts, rigid bodies and FX.
- Managed assets, created pipeline, lead a Maya Users Group, brought together artists to discuss new techniques, plug-ins, procedures, and other 3D applications.
Lead Traffic Vehicle Artist / 3D Vehicle Artist
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, Canada
04.2004 - 11.2005
- Modeled cars and custom components for Need for Speed's Underground 2 and Most Wanted.
- Ensured high quality standards for team.
- Worked as a technical artist creating new procedures and scripts to streamline art production pipeline.
- Led small team of artists in designing new IP.
- Managed assets and schedules for Most Wanted and current production.
3D/2D Artist/Animator
Microsoft
Redmond, WA
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Developed, modeled, textured, and animated a 3D character and environment for new technologies in research and development.
3D Artist
Beep Industries
Kirkland, WA
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Modeled, textured, and designed environments and final Boss for Voodoo Vince.
Artist
Sucker Punch
Bellevue, WA
08.2002 - 09.2002
- Created 2d environment art using Flash, for cut scenes for Sly Cooper on PS2.
Lead Vehicle Artist
Boss Game Studios
Redmond, WA
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Maintained schedule and deadlines for cars.
- Edited models, designed, created, animated and textured cars and drivers.
- Worked with programmers to develop car game play elements.
- (Forza motorsports)
Animation Lead/ 2d and 3D Artist
Humongous Entertainment
Woodinville, WA
03.1998 - 06.2001
Education
Associate of Applied Arts - Computer Animation / Multimedia
Art Institute of Seattle
Skills
- Maya
- 3D Studio Max
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Substance Painter
- Python
- Substance Designer
- Mudbox
- ZBrush
- Unity
Websites
Volunteer Experience
Head Coach for FIRST LEGO League Robotics (FLL), 08/19, present, Lead a team of youths ages 8-14, in a S.T.E.M. based LEGO robotics competitions., Provide guidance to build leadership and problem-solving skills., Inspire and motivate team members to work hard as they help others., Organized meetings, mentored character, directed projects and teach technical skills necessary to build, program and compete with a LEGO robot., Empower team to develop and present technical research project., Reinforce FLL Core Values to position team members up for future success.
Phone
cell, 4259995236
Timeline
Vehicle / Weapons props Artist - Freelance
Gala Games - Walking Dead
02.2021 - 03.2023
Creative Director - Freelance
Local Loop
01.2015 - 01.2016
Principal Artist
Surgical Science North America/Mimic Technologies
09.2011 - 11.2025
Sr. Vehicle Artist
Zipper Interactive
11.2005 - 06.2011
Lead Traffic Vehicle Artist / 3D Vehicle Artist
Electronic Arts
04.2004 - 11.2005
3D/2D Artist/Animator
Microsoft
06.2003 - 08.2003
3D Artist
Beep Industries
01.2003 - 04.2003
Artist
Sucker Punch
08.2002 - 09.2002
Lead Vehicle Artist
Boss Game Studios
06.2001 - 06.2002
Animation Lead/ 2d and 3D Artist
Humongous Entertainment
03.1998 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Arts - Computer Animation / Multimedia
Art Institute of Seattle