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James Smith
Senior Hardsurface Artist
Manchester, United Kingdom

Summary

Professional 3D Artist based in Manchester, UK.
High proficiency in mid poly modelling using custom normal workflow, high and low poly modelling, UV mapping and texturing.

Skills

Hard Surface ModelingLow-poly ModelingTexturingUV MappingPBR TexturingPhysically Based RenderingDigital SculptingTexture Baking

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
Photoshop
Photoshop
ZBrush
ZBrush
Keyshot
Keyshot
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
CRYENGINE
CRYENGINE
Lumberyard
Lumberyard

Experience

  • Senior Hardsurface Artist at Vertpaint
    UK, GB
    August 2023 - January 2026

    Outsourced development on projects such as Star Atlas, Wilder World & more.

  • Prop Artist at Cloud Imperium Games
    Wilmslow, United Kingdom
    August 2017 - March 2021

    Creating props for Star Citizen and also supported the vehicle team for the interior of the ARGO Mole ship.

  • 3D General Artist at Stormy Peak Entertainment
    California, United States of America
    October 2016 - February 2017

    Created PBR ready props and weapons inside Unreal Engine 4.