Tom Nguyen

Senior Environment Artist (Feb 2011-Oct 2014) The Workshop, Marina Del Rey, CA

Performed level lead tasks including prop creation, decoration, lighting, shader creation, post process effects, and Kismet in UDK/Unreal 4.
Coordinated with concept artists to drive and maintain the overall visual style of a project.
Modeled and textured organic and hard-surface decorations, foliage, and modular sets.
Created texture/material libraries and tileable texture sets.
Oversaw environment art creation, delegated tasks, and maintained inventory of all assets.
Managed schedules to ensure proper allocation of resources to best meet production goals.
Designed pipelines and drew technical documents for art department wiki pages.
Researched and developed new art processes to improve and simplify workflow.
Mentored artists, promoting innovation, efficiency, and creativity.
Managed outsourcing, provided art specification documents and daily feedback.

Senior Multiplayer Artist (Jul 2012-Nov 2012) Spark Unlimited, Sherman Oaks, CA

Performed level layout, lighting, and shader creation in UDK.
Managed outsourcing, maintained inventory of levels, and ensured adherence to visual standards.
Coordinated with inter-department leads to ensure levels adhered to performance specifications.
Modeled and textured level decorations.

Senior Environment Artist (Jul 2007-Nov 2009) EA-Pandemic, Los Angeles, CA

Modeled and textured level decorations.
Improved the production pipeline by researching and developing new art tools and techniques.
Partnered with engineers and technical artists to develop a destructible environment system.
Provided art direction and mentoring for junior team members.
Managed outsourcing.
Responsible for troubleshooting levels and resolving memory and performance issues.

Senior Character Artist (Jul 2005-Oct 2006) Climax Group, Santa Monica, CA

3D Artist (Aug 2003-Jul 2005) Novalogic, Calabasas, CA

3D Artist (Feb 2001-Aug 2003) Studio Mythos, Torrance, CA