Sarah Cole-Megaro

Environment Artist at BioWare

London, Canada

Summary

I have over a decade of experience in AAA game development.

I am currently an Environment Artist at BioWare. I joined the team in August of 2021 and am working on the new Dragon Age game, Dragon Age Dreadwolf.

I am also a part-time instructor at the Toronto Film School for their online video game art program. I teach and mentor students in modeling, environment art and level design, and the Unreal Engine.

Prior to joining BioWare I was a Layout Artist on WarFrame at Digital Extremes contributing my expertise to many major updates including: The Jovian Concord, Heart of Deimos, The New Railjack, and The New War.

Before Digital Extremes I was a Level Artist at Ubisoft Toronto after working my way up from the role as a junior modeler. During my time at Ubisoft I worked on a number of titles in Ubisoft’s flagship franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Splinter Cell.

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Skills

Software proficiency

3ds Max

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Productions

- Video Game
  WarFrame
- Year
  2013
- Role
  Layout Artist
- Company
  Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  Far Cry 5
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Level Artist
- Company
  Ubisoft Toronto
- Video Game
  Watch Dogs 2
- Year
  2016
- Role
  Level Artist
- Company
  Ubisoft Toronto
- Video Game
  Far Cry: Primal
- Year
  2016
- Role
  Level Artist
- Company
  Ubisoft Toronto
- Video Game
  Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Model and Texture Artist
- Company
  Ubisoft Toronto
- Video Game
  Splinter Cell: Blacklist
- Year
  2013
- Role
  Model and Texture Artist
- Company
  Ubisoft Toronto

Experience

Environment Artist at BioWare
Canada
August 2021 - Present
Layout Artist at Digital Extremes
London , Canada
June 2017 - August 2021
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