Experience

• 3D Art Lead at Mojang Studios/Microsoft

  Redmond, United States of America

  January 2017 - March 2021

  • Served as Lead 3D Artist on multiple studio initiatives,including Minecraft Earth and Character Creator.

  • Directed and mentored a team of artists, guiding visual development to uphold the Minecraft brand.

  • Collaborated with design and engineering on development for core pipelines.

  • Wrote documentation to create clarity for asset handoff, expedite onboarding, and reduce errors in content creation.

• 3D Artist at Microsoft via Aquent

  Redmond, United States of America

  November 2015 - January 2017

  • Created character skins for the Minecraft Marketplace to drive engagement and revenue.
  
  • Created splash art, logos, animations, and other marketing assets to support regular launches.
  
  • Worked closely with external companies to bring key franchises such as Magic: The Gathering and Power Ranges to Minecraft.
  

• Character Artist at Glu Mobile

  Bellevue, United States of America

  February 2015 - July 2015

  • Created character and weapon assets in a high-to-low workflow
  
  • Actively sought and incorporated feedback from regular critique sessions
  
  • Collaborated with other artists, designers, and tech artists on the development of new creatures
  
  • Invested in testing assets in engine to ensure quality before hand-off

• Production Intern at Camouflaj

  Bellevue, United States of America

  January 2014 - June 2014

  • Assisted with milestone tracking and resource scheduling
  
  • Supported the producer in facilitating communication between team members
  
  • Independent research and data collection completed in a timely and efficient manner
  
  • Gained proficiency in bug tracking software and performed regular quality assurance passes
  
  • Produced a piece of character concept art in accordance with style and technical specifications.