Resume

James Chew

Senior Environment Artist | Warframe | Halo 4 | Star Trek

London, Canada

Summary

Senior Environment Artist with 15 years of experience in crafting breathtaking game worlds for AAA titles such as Warframe, Halo, and Star Trek. Highly proficient in 3DsMax, Maya, ZBrush, Unreal Engine and Substance Suite. Expertise in asset creation, level art, and performance optimization, with a focus on delivering visually compelling and technically polished game environments.

Skills

Software proficiency

3ds Max

Blender

Houdini

Maya

Photoshop

Substance 3D Painter

Substance 3D Designer

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Productions

- Video Game
  Warframe
- Year
  2024
- Role
  Senior Environment Artist
- Company
  Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  The Amazing Eternals
- Year
  2018
- Role
  Weapons | Environment Art
- Company
  Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  Halo 4 Crimson Map Pack
- Year
  2013
- Role
  Environment Artist
- Company
  343 Industries | Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  Star Trek
- Year
  2014
- Role
  Environment Artist
- Company
  Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  Darkness 2
- Year
  2012
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Digital Extremes
- Video Game
  Legend of Troy
- Year
  2011
- Role
  3D Artist
- Company
  Tecmo Koei

Experience

Senior Environment Artist at DIGITAL EXTREMES
London, CA
March 2011 - May 2024
- Developed 3D assets for environments, props and characters

- Created modular 3D environment models for use in various levels

- Constructed large scale environments using decal and trim sheets

- Zbrush hipoly to low poly workflow for various in-game assets

- Shipped: Warframe, Halo, Star Trek, Darkness 2
3D Modeler & Material Artist at Guru Studios
Toronto, CA
August 2010 - April 2011
- Create 3D models and Textures for Sets, Characters, and Props.

- Create reusable modular facades and tileable textures.

- Create shaders accordingly for used in real time engine Mach Studio.

- Work under tight deadlines, while maintains awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to my department. (schedule, complexity of setups, etc.)

- Animated Show: Mudpit
Environment Artist at TECMO KOEI GAMES
Toronto, CA
October 2009 - April 2010
- Created 3D models, textures, materials based off concept art.

- Crafted 3D modular environment assets for efficient re-use.

- Work with the level design team to ensure art assets uphold engine standards

- Import assets into Genesis engine for testing

- Shipped: Warriors | Legend of Troy

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