Experience

• Layout Artist at Digital Extremes

  London , Canada

  June 2017 - Present

  Responsibilities Include:
  
  - creating pitches, and brainstorming early planning with team members on new updates
  
  - Developing visual benchmarks and art direction for new and remastered tiles
  
  - Working with designers on level layouts
  
  - Modular kit development, asset and texture call-outs
  
  - First pass lighting, effects, and skybox
  
  - Level performance and optimization passes

• Instructor at Toronto Film School

  Toronto, Canada

  February 2021 - Present

  - Responsible for creating curriculum for the Video Game Animation online program
  
  - Teaching students the basics of the Unreal 4 Engine, modular construction, and production art workflows
  
  - Give lectures on creating art for game spaces
  
  - Review student work and provide feedback

• Level Artist at Ubisoft

  Toronto, Canada

  April 2015 - June 2017

  Responsibilities Included:
  
  - Creating large structures and landmarks with emphasis on modularity
  
  - Sculpting high-poly models for props and architecture
  
  - Creating PBR textures
  
  - Sculpting, painting, and collection systems work on the terrain
  
  - Asset placement, scene depictions, large and small scale storytelling
  
  - Work diligently with level designers on layouts and mission flow
  
  - Ensure readability and player guidance within the game space
  
  - Work closely various project and department leads on artistic direction for the game space
  
  - Ensure levels perform to the highest quality on all platforms
  
  - Work within the technical restraints of the engine while maintaining artist vision
  
  - Incorporate data from play tests for better player experience
  
  - Create tasks for prop callouts with detailed instructions for outsourcing partners

• Model and Texture Artist at Ubisoft

  Toronto, Canada

  February 2012 - April 2015

  - Used Quixel Suite to create textures for props and structures
  
  - Researched and gathered reference for proposed locations
  
  - Responsible for modeling and texturing many large landmarks with a strong focus on modularity
  
  - Used Zbrush to sculpt unique and ornate architectural elements
  
  - Used 3DsMax and Photoshop to create props
  
  - Technical troubleshooting on dev kits to ensure stability and all platforms
  
  - Assisted Level Artists with composition, prop placement, storytelling, and mission flow