Gael T Fernandez

Friendly and motivated 3D character artist with a passion for making characters for games. I love creating unique, high-quality characters following a PBR workflow. I am seeking a position in an amazing, team-focused company that nurtures and values its people.

3D Artist
Eemerse XR | Dec 2023 - Now

• Creating high-quality low-poly 3d models in Blender & Substance Painter for mobile platforms, AR and XR technologies, running on Unity engine.
• Optimizing 3D assets for mobile performance without compromising visual quality.
• Creating 3D scenes with VFX effects and keyframe animations in Unity using particle system, Shader Graph and C#.
• Collaborating with the art and programming teams using Trello and Discord, to conceptualise virtual 3D scenes designs that resonate with the users.

3D Character Artist
Mastered | Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

• Creating high-quality character assets for games using Zbrush, Blender, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag and Unreal Engine.
• Collaborating closely with the art director and animators using Slack and Trello, to ensure tasks are completed accurately, and any potential issues are communicated.
• Time management to complete assigned projects within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshooting problems as they arise and constructing solutions to unforeseen design problems on time.

C# Programmer & Unity Developer
Squid Shock Studios | Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

• Coding and implementing gameplay features and systems in Unity engine, using Visual Studio 2022.
• Meeting project deadlines and milestones as determined by the Creative Director and Production.
• Play-testing gameplay and game mechanics to support the creation of high-quality player experiences.
• Working closely with the creative director and lead programmer through Discord and Trello, ensuring tasks are done accurately and addressing any potential issues.

3D Character Artist & Unity Programmer
The Witch & The Curse | Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

• Creating and rigging 3D character models in Blender.
• Planning and coordinating the execution of tasks with other artists using Discord and Trello.
• Participating in group reviews to identify and solve both aesthetic and technical development issues.
• Writing code and putting into action gameplay features and systems within the Unity engine, utilizing Visual Studio 2022.

Character Creation For Games
16 weeks Online Bootcamp
Vertex School
Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

Intermediate C# Game Coding
Game Dev TV Online School
Oct 2021 - July 2022