lee j meza 3d technical artist leezal texturing visual effects scripting rigging modeling 619 3025223 imezalee3dcom professional profile hired directly school aaa blockbuster uncharted 3 second third jobs school lead technical artist positions fortunate hit ground running stopped since three years industry shipped six titles two ps4 launch titles driven passion video games since child recognized demonstrating strength teamwork strength creative thinking outsidethebox problem solving skills unique blend creativity logic ideal technical artist handling variety tasks scripting rigging asset development dynamic visual effects designing tools streamline set solid pipeline skills scriptingprogramming kismet flowgraph mel unreal script game engines unreal tournament 3 unreal developer kit unity c c visual basic elder scrolls creation kit cryengine 3 lua proprietary engines python software familiarity maya 3ds max blender photoshop gimp zbrush mudbox effects motion builder visual studio multilingual english spanish semifluent japanese basic related experience sony computer entertainment america visual arts services group technical artist contract 2012 present san diego ca created supported pipeline tools maximize efficiency minimize downtime supported animation motion edit teams creating tools needed meet unexpected needs arose identified resolved unexpected issues rigs props tools scripts prepared maintained tools data structures facilitate transitioning assets different studios workflows pipelines handled integration game assets game engine scene logic scripting titles credited killzone shadowfall knack last us dlc left behind wwwheritagechristiancollegecom confetti games lead technical artist 5mo contract 2012 encinitas ca duties included creating maintaining particle effects integrating art assets developing pipeline tools art team working closely programmers develop streamline art pipeline get assets game quickly efficiently ensure optimal efficiency overall project acted liaison contract artists implemented contracted assets pipeline titles credited blackfoot blade juggernaut games lead technical artist 2012 san diego ca sole tech artist small studio creating content playstation home duties include rigging creating lod meshes particle effects scripting lua game scripts mel pipeline tools titles credited minibots training facility ps home game sony computer entertainment america visual arts services group jr technical artist 3mo contract 2011 san diego ca prepared scenes animators ensured scenes met technical quality specifications going coming animation team resolved unexpected issues arose rigs props scripts ensured scenes progressed smoothly pipeline ensured quality end product titles credited uncharted 3 freelance digital art freelancer personal projects undertaken freelance digital artist projects cg effects multiple film festival winning short film product previsualization renderings built plans cad drawings use catalogs short 3d cinematic animation awareness campaign designed modeled animated 3d logo catering company education bachelor science degree game art design art institute california san diego 2009 present san diego ca winter 2011