Yue Yin
Dallas,TX
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Environment Artist, Animator, Video Editor
Racing Game "Fastival"
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Contributed to the development of "Fastival", a dynamic and engaging racing game, as part of a 46-member team.
- Modeled and textured various scene props to enhance the visual appeal and realism of the game environments
- Created all animations for player characters and the character Barnaby, ensuring smooth and realistic movements.
- Planned, scripted, and edited the game trailer, highlighting key features and gameplay to attract and engage the audience.
Environment TD, Lighting TD, Compositor
Thesis Film Titled "Unfinished"
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Conceptualized, modeled, and textured entire environments for the film.
- Managed lighting for the majority of scenes to achieve the desired visual aesthetic.
- Contributed to post-production, enhancing the overall quality of the final product.
- Collaborated closely with a partner in a two-person team, ensuring seamless integration of all elements.
Game Artist, Game Designer
Party Game "Voting Convention"
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed core gameplay mechanics and scenarios.
- Conducted playtesting and iterative improvements.
- Created all 2D art assets, including character designs and card illustrations.
- Ensured cohesive and appealing visual style using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Game Artist, Game Designer
Adventure Game "Waterdrop"
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed the entire game concept and mechanics, presented in Unreal Engine.
- Responsible for all artistic aspects, including:
- 3D environment modeling, texturing, and lighting.
- 2D character design and animation.
Image/Video Editor
Shanghai Morning Post
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
Education
Master of Interactive Technology -
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2023
Skills
- Maya
- 3DS Max
- Zbrush
- Subastance Painter
- Substance Designer
- Nuke
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- After Effects
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
Timeline
Environment Artist, Animator, Video Editor
Racing Game "Fastival"
01.2024 - 05.2024
Game Artist, Game Designer
Party Game "Voting Convention"
09.2022 - 01.2023
Game Artist, Game Designer
Adventure Game "Waterdrop"
05.2022 - 09.2022
Image/Video Editor
Shanghai Morning Post
06.2021 - 08.2021
Environment TD, Lighting TD, Compositor
Thesis Film Titled "Unfinished"
01.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Interactive Technology -
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
School of Visual Arts